Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together
If you would like to adopt a purebred puppy or adult dog, please click on the Atlanta Rescue List which consists of the names and phone numbers of purebred rescuers throughout the Atlanta area who have dogs and puppies available…
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Why on earth would anyone want to adopt an adult rescue or shelter dog? After all, aren’t they like used cars? Who wants someone else’s problems? If the dog is so wonderful, why would anyone give him away? If he…
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Lost Pets Immediately place large (letter size is not big enough), brightly colored flyers at the major road intersections within at least a 3 mile radius of your home. Putting up signs around your neighborhood is not enough — remember…
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There are so many homeless pets because unfortunately, many people do not think about the long term commitment, financial responsibility, moral responsibility (i.e. spay/neuter, heartworm prevention) and work involved when they bring a pet into their home. The decision to…
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Not that long ago, you were thrilled to have a puppy of your very own. You never dreamed you’d have to give him up someday. Even if you can’t keep him any more, your dog still depends on you to…
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PUPPY MILLS A puppy mill will create a litter of puppies for the sole purpose of making money. While these are typically thought of as large operations, the term puppy mill can apply to an individual as well. The puppy…
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“Just One Litter” Slideshow Someone who wants to breed but chooses the higher road because they don’t want to contribute to our nation’s shameful pet over-population tragedy. SPOT in no way endorses breeding of any kind, whether it be by…
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Written by Dr. Christianne Schelling, DVM If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision. First, you should know that…
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Some rescues have a policy of not adopting out very small (under 15 pounds) dogs to families with younger children. Some rescues take it on a case by case basis. Here is some information from Atlanta Pet Rescue about why…
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Answers to the question “Why are there so many homeless Pets?” Sad Text from an actual correspondence to an Atlanta Area Rescue Video of the fate of CATS and DOGS : WARNING GRAPHIC The True Fate of Animals in Atlanta’s…
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