Atlanta Humane Society fetches $2.5 million from Arthur Blank Foundation

The Atlanta Humane Society announced on Tuesday that it has received a $2.5 million grant from The Arthur Blank Foundation. (Courtesy of The Atlanta Humane Society)

The Atlanta Humane Society announced on Tuesday that it has received a $2.5 million grant from The Arthur Blank Foundation, which will be distributed across all 159 counties in the state.

The oldest non-religious nonprofit in Atlanta, which has served the city for 150 years and counting, provides free pet parent resources, affordable veterinary care, pet adoption, among other services.

“Thanks to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s support, we’re building a future where every Georgia county has the tools and partnerships to better protect animals and serve our pet-loving communities,”  said Cal Morgan, president and CEO of Atlanta Humane Society, in the release.