The Smyth County Humane Society (SCHS) is a non-shelter organization that advocates for the prevention of cruelty to animals through education and public relations activities; effects pet population control through spay/neuter clinics with funding assistance for low-income families as well as  TNR / Community Cat support; works with rescue groups to save the lives of abandoned or homeless pets;  and works closely with our sister organization, Smyth Animal Rescue & Resource Center, and serves as liaison to the Smyth County Public Animal Shelter.