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SPOT Atlanta Area Animal Rescue List

Last Updated 05 Feb 2011

This list is compiled and maintained by SPOT - Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together. Please E-mail with any changes or additions to this list.Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the rescuers on this list are reputable, however we advise you to screen them further yourself. This list contains both volunteers who do actual animal rescue and  people who only give referral information and advice.

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Purebred Dog Rescue Groups / All Breed Rescues / Special Needs Resources / Cat Rescue Groups / Other Animal Rescue Groups

Purebred Dog Rescue Groups

Affenpinscher

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297), E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound Rescue. Contact the Afghan Hound Club of America Rescue Committee (toll free) 1-877-237-3728, Doug & Chelle Vinson, 770-974-8822,  resqhnd1@bellsouth.net or Linda Shipley, 404-303-8999, sharja@bellsouth.net Web: www.afghanhound.net 

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Rescue Group, Barbara Reese Yager, E-mail: info@airedalerescuegroup.com Web: www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Erika Dillingham, 404-518-9330 Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com

American Eskimo Spitz

Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog, Kim Galloway (National organization) - 770-963-6120, E-mail: sunshadows@charter.net Web: www.eskieworld.com/eskierescue  
Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue - 678-644-6939 & 814-793-0988, E-mail: contact@eskierescuers.org Web: www.eskierescuers.org 
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

American Hairless Terriers

Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Anatolian Shepherd

National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network (and mixes), 318-797-5477, E-mail: southern@nasrn.org Web: www.nasrn.org 

Australian Shepherd

MARS Mini Aussie Rescue - 770-682-1344, E-mail: carla@bigskyfarm.com Web: www.miniaussierescue.org
New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue, Accept Aussie mixes and purebreds. E-Mail: catmndu@gmail.com Web: www.aussierescuega.com

BasenJi

Basenji Rescue & Transport, Inc. - 877-488-7328, E-mail: Brat-help@lists.basenjirescue.org Web: www.basenjirescue.org
Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Basset Hound

Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia, Inc. - 770-499-1164, E-mail: bhrg@bhrg.org or generalinfo@bhrg.org Web: www.bhrg.org

Beagle

Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue - E-mail: info@tampabaybeaglerescue.org Web: www.tampabaybeaglerescue.org 
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Atlanta Beagle Rescue, E-mail: web@atlantabeaglerescue.org Web: www.AtlantaBeagleRescue.org

Bearded Collie

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
BONE Rescue, Carolyn Savage (takes mixes) - 770-967-0408, E-mail: twcasavage@mindspring.com Web: http://beardie.net/bone

Bedlington Terrier

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Bernese Mountain

Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail:wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Bichon Frise

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com &www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org

Bloodhound

Southeastern Bloodhound Rescue, Leanne Dayvolt/Acting Director - 770-836-8428, E-mail: sebr@bellsouth.net  Web: www.southeastbloodhoundrescue.org/
Animal Rescue Assistance/Atlanta Bully Rescue E-mail: AnimalRescueAssistance@gmail.com, Web: www.animalrescueassistance.org [works primarily with bully breeds and bloodhounds]

Border Collie

Jasmine Lyon (does not take mixes), E-mail: jlyon86@aol.com Web: www.gabcrescue.petfinder.org ;
Southeast Border Collie Rescue League, Inc., Jerri Carter (Florida, rescues out of Atlanta). - 386-736-1097 or 386-479-3178, E-mail: BorderCollieRescue@cfl.rr.com or jcarter31@cfl.rr.comWeb: www.bcrsq.com

Border Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Boston Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Alabama Boston Terrier Rescue (takes mixes) - 256-355-7760, E-mail: bibb@pclnet.net Web: www.abtr.org
Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee (takes mixes), Debbie Raibley - 865-983-3272, E-mail: Info@bostonterriertn.org, Web: http://bostonterriertn.org
Bulldawg Rescue of Georgia, Inc. - Ali Moore - (706) 543-7156, E-mail: BulldawgRescue@aol.com
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Bouvier des Flandres

Marsha Proud - American Bouvier Rescue League (takes mixes) - 770-358-6288, E-mail: BouvRescue@hotmail.com Web: www.abrl.org

Boxer

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - www.atlantapetrescue.org to contact use email form on their website)
Atlanta Boxer Rescue - (678) 428-7343, E-mail: info@atlantaboxerrescue.org Web: www.atlantaboxerrescue.org
Gail Lombard, Alabama Boxer Rescue, Inc. - 334-272-2590, E-mail: BoxersRRescued@aol.com
Rockin' P Boxer Rescue (and mixes), Angie Persch - 256-435-3849 (Jacksonville, AL), E-mail: angie@rockinprescue.org Web: www.rockinprescue.org

Boykin Spaniel

Angela Stillwell - 706-663-8093, E-mail: bsr@boykinrescue.org Web: www.boykinrescue.org

Brittany Spaniel

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network - Nancy Cook - 770-315-5477, E-mail: atlpeach@comcast.net, Web: www.nbran.org

Brussels Griffon

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Bulldog - see American Bulldog, English Bulldog, French Bulldog

Bullmastiff

American Bullmastiff Association - Jenny Baum, Volunteer - H404-876-5179, W404-875-3647, E-mail: jenny@canineacademy.net Web: www.bullmastiffrescue.com

Cairn Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network E-mail: CPCRN@cairnrescue.com Web: http://www.Cairnrescue.com
Cairn Rescue USA, E-mail: info@cairnrescueusa.com Web: http://www.CairnRescueUSA.com
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gerri Dueringer, Cavaliers of the South Rescue Coordinator - 770-483-9978, E-mail: GDueringer@aol.com 
Toni Webb - Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue - (privately she takes mixes)  678-432-0704 (home), 404-730-4570 (work), E-mail: cavrescue@aol.com
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue (takes mixes), Web: www.Cbrrescue.org
Maureen O'Brien-Pitts - 706-367-2678 (Jefferson/Gainesville), E-mail: mopitts@yahoo.com
Sarah Scheel Cook - 770-684-7831, E-mail: p-scook@mindspring.com
Atlanta Dog Squad (takes mixes), Toni Appling - 404-642-5295, E-mail: info@atlantadogsquad.org Web: www.atlantadogsquad.org

Chihuahua

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com, Web: ccpr.petfinder.com
Chihuahua Rescue of Georgia (takes Chihuahuas and Chi Mixes) E-mail: info@chihuahuarescuega.com Web: www.chihuahuarescuega.com
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Sandra Browning (includes mixes) - E-mail: Chihuahua-ToyBreedRescue@comcast.net(Referral and advice on placing and adopting Chihuahuas and toy breeds.)
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com & www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Leigh Ann Dickey (takes mixes) E-mail: info@chihuahuarescuega.com Web: www.chihuahuarescuega.org

Chinese Crested

Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of GA, Inc., Susan Roman, President & Coordinator - 770-944-6614, E-mail: medsbr@langate.gsu.edu. Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA87.html, voice mail: 678-318-1451, E-mail: cocker4you@bellsouth.net.
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Collie

St. Francis Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes), Jean Totzke - 770-436-6283, E-mail: stfrancisrescue@aol.com Web: www.collierescueatlanta.org

Corgi

Corgis and Friends of Walmarsh (Rescues Cardigans and mixes), Ms. Walton Salley - 843-869-2627, E-mail: salleyw@bellsouth.net Web: www.petfinder.org/shelters/SC107.html
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Curly Coat Retriever

Atlanta Dog Squad (takes mixes), Toni Appling - 404-642-5295, E-mail: info@atlantadogsquad.org Web: www.atlantadogsquad.org

Dachshund (standard and miniature)

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Dachshund Rescue of North America - Ellen Hatcher - 912-354-1477, E-mail: ellenwh@bellsouth.net Web: www.drna.org
DREAM Dachshund Rescue(takes mixes), Kristin Leydig Bryant - E-mail: helpmedream@gmail.com Web: www.dreamdachsierescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Dalmatian

Carolina Dal Pals Dalmatian Rescue (takes mixes) - Cheryl Tyndall - 910-575-3141 (prefers E-mail), E-mail: dalirious@dalpals.org Web: www.dalpals.org
Dana Gemer, E-mail: lovemydal04@yahoo.com Referral and advice on placing and adopting Dalmatians.

Deaf dogs

Alison Moore - 706-769-4090, E-mail: BulldawgRescue@aol.com available for referrals and training advice ONLY!

Doberman Pinscher

Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Rescue, Jane Fratesi - 404-373-3853, E-mail: info@atlantadobermanrescue.com Web: www.atlantadobermanrescue.com
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Prayers n Paws Doberman Rescue  Web: www.prayersnpaws.org

English Bulldog

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Bulldawg Rescue of Georgia, Inc. - Ali Moore - (706) 543-7156, E-mail: bulldawgrescue@gmail.com
Rockin' P Boxer Rescue (and mixes), Angie Persch - 256-435-3849 (Jacksonville, AL), E-mail: angie@rockinprescue.org Web: www.rockinprescue.org

English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, Linda Robinson - 770-445-5083 or 703-548-7641, E-mail: ecrustlin@yahoo.com Web: www.ecsca.org 

English Mastiff

Mastiff Club of America Rescue, Deborah Bergen - 770-965-6986, E-mail: pondarosie@prodigy.net Web: www.mastiff.org

English Setters

Another Chance for English Setters (takes mixes) - 866-681-7084, E-mail: board@englishsetterrescue.org Web: www.englishsetterrescue.org

Flat Coated Retriever

Atlanta Dog Squad (takes mixes), Toni Appling - 404-642-5295, E-mail: info@atlantadogsquad.org Web: www.atlantadogsquad.org

Fox Terrier (smooth)

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Erika Dillingham - 404-518-9330, Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com Web: www.societyofhumanefriends.com 

Fox Terrier (wire)

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Erika Dillingham - 404-518-9330, Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com Web: www.societyofhumanefriends.com 

French Bulldog

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Bulldawg Rescue of Georgia, Inc. - Ali Moore - (706) 543-7156, E-mail: BulldawgRescue@aol.com
Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

German Shepherd

Canine Pet Rescue Corp - 770-307-6057, Email: adopt@caninepetrescue.com Web: www.caninepetrescue.com
German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group of GA, Inc. - E-mail: gagsdrescue@bellsouth.net Web: www.gashepherd.org
Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue, Inc, - 706-754-6777, Email: southerncrossgsdrescue@gmail.com. Web: www.southerncrossgsd.com

German Wirehaired Pointer

East Coast German Wirehaired Pointer Rescue - Kata Kobli - 617-320-8165 - E-mail: WirehairRescue@aol.com Web: www.eastcoastgwprescue.com

Golden Retriever

Adopt a Golden Atlanta - 404-364-5377, E-mail: info@adoptagoldenatlanta.com Web: www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com 
Golden Rescue of Atlanta - 770-915-4922 (hotline), E-mail: email@grra.com Web: www.grra.com
Atlanta Dog Squad (takes mixes), Toni Appling - 404-642-5295, E-mail: info@atlantadogsquad.org Web: www.atlantadogsquad.org

Gordon Setters

Save Our Setters, Inc. - 901-827-3563, E-mail: info@saveoursetters.org Web: www.saveoursetters.org

Great Dane

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Judy Damski (takes mixes) - 706-674-2703, E-mail: tudemurdog@windstream.net 

Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta - 404 829 2609, E-mail: info@greatpyratlanta.com Web: www.greatpyratlanta.com

Greyhound

Adopt a Greyhound Atlanta, Inc., Carl Viener (takes mixes) - 770-469-9533, 404-634-4883, E-mail: adopt@greyhounds2.org Web: www.greyhounds2.org
Greyt Friends Inc (takes mixes), Dee and Jon Hansen - 770-971-8788; E-mail: GreytFriendsInc@hotmail.com Web: www.GreytFriends.org
Greyhounds Galore, Inc. (takes mixes) - 478-742-0474, E-mail:greyhoundsgalore@bellsouth.net Web: www.greyhoundsgalore.com
Southeastern Greyhound Adoption - 770-GREYPET, E-mail: info@greyhoundadoption.org Web: www.greyhoundadoption.org

Hairless breeds - see Chinese Crested

Havanese

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com

Husky

Kim Bolden [Referral and advice on placing and adopting Huskies], email: siberianthunderga@yahoo.com

Italian Greyhound

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Greyhounds Galore, Inc. (takes mixes) - 478-742-0474, E-mail:greyhoundsgalore@bellsouth.net Web: www.greyhoundsgalore.com

Irish Red & White Setters

Save Our Setters, Inc. - 901-827-3563, E-mail: info@saveoursetters.org Web: www.saveoursetters.org

Irish Setters

Save Our Setters, Inc. - 901-827-3563, E-mail: info@saveoursetters.org Web: www.saveoursetters.org

Irish Terrier

Erika Dillingham, 404-518-9330 Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com

Jack Russell Terrier

Bill and Ally Barnes, South by Southwest Jack Russell Terrier Rescue, Inc. (Referral, training & behavioral advice only) - 404-522-7734, E-mail: JackRescue@gmail.com Web: www.JackRescue.petfinder.org
Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, Donna Durham - 770-918-8582, E-mail: donna.durham@att.net Web: www.gajackrussellrescue.petfinder.com  and www.gajackrussellrescue.com
Rotten Russells Rescue Ranch (takes mixes) Cindi Romaniello - 770-788-9072, E-mail: cinrome@aol.com Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA315.html

Japanese Chin

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
JCCARE Inc., Nancy Walton - 954-240-2734, E-mail: njw90@hotmail.com or Co-Director, Sheila Balter, E-mail: sbalter@cox.net Web: www.japanesechinrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com

Kuvasz

Kuvasz Rescue Web: www.kuvasz-rescue.com

Labrador Retriever

Atlanta Dog Squad (takes mixes), Toni Appling - 404-642-5295, E-mail: info@atlantadogsquad.org Web: www.atlantadogsquad.org 

Lhasa Apso

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org

Maltese

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Karen Harmon - 770-834-2917, E-mail: duzoldhair@aol.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue (mixes & other small breeds) - 423-843-9211, E-mail: scmr1@yahoo.com Web: www.scmradoption.com

Manchester Terrier

Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 423-886-8228. E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Miniature Pinscher

IMPS (Internet Miniature Pinscher Service), Debra Walling-Preston (1-877-646-7461 or 1-877-MinPin1), E-mail: algaimps@gmail.com  Web: www.minpinrescue.org
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Forgotten Paws (takes mixes) - 770-517-8399, E-mail: info@forgottenpaws.com Web: www.forgottenpaws.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Neapolitan Mastiff

United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club Rescue, Web: www.neorescue.net
Tina Breeds (TN/KY volunteer) - 931-232-2475, E-mail: Bongo@mchsi.com

Newfoundland

Southeastern Newfoundland Club Rescue, Annette Raymond - 706-546-8765, E-mail: rescue@senewfs.com

Papillon

Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption - 770-973-2474, E-mail: haven4paps@aol.com Web: www.pap911rescue.org 
Papillon Club of America Rescue Trust, Email (Charity, GA contact): pap_pup@yahoo.com Web: www.pcarescuetrust.org Rescue Emergency Surrender Number: 1-888-282-4117
Papillon Haven Rescue (takes mixes) - 409-283-7695 & 501-865-4442, E-mail: jorolan@catc.net & adopterspaps@yahoo.com Web: www.paphaven.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Pekingese

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
St. Francis Rescue, Inc. (and mixes), Jean Totzke - 770-436-6283, E-mail: atlcollres@aol.com Web: www.collierescueatlanta.org

Pit Bulls

Shelter Angels Pit Bull Rescue, Web:www.ShelterAngelsPitBullRescue.org, E-mail: rebecca432@gmail.com

Pomeranian

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Poodle (standard and miniature)

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Florida Poodle Rescue (Standards, Minis & Toys for adoption - Takes mixes) - 727-898-5114, E-mail: admin@floridapoodlerescue.org Web: www.floridapoodlerescue.org, Visit website for more information and adoption application.
Georgia Poodle Rescue, Deborah Blatchley - 678-624-0444. E-mail: georgiapoodlerescue@gmail.com Breeds: standard poodles.

Poodle (toy)

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Florida Poodle Rescue (Standards, Minis & Toys for adoption - Takes mixes) - 727-898-5114, E-mail: admin@floridapoodlerescue.org Web: www.floridapoodlerescue.org, Visit website for more information and adoption application.

Pug

Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Brenda Megel (takes mixes): 770-887-9741, E-mail: info@rescuepug.com Web: www.rescuepug.com
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes): 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta: 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Rat Terrier

Rotten Russells Rescue Ranch (takes mixes) Cindi Romaniello: 770-788-9072, E-mail: cinrome@aol.com Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA315.html
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only): 404-705-PAWS (7297) E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
New Rattitude, Inc. (rat terriers and close mixes) Paula Nowak: 770-356-0997 / Terry Beale: 770-452-0465, Email: NewRattitude@comcast.net Web: www.NewRattitude.org.

Rottweiler

Diane Andreen: 770-982-5747, E-mail: rottrescue@bellsouth.net
Rural GA Rottie Animal Rescue: 478-747-4200, Web: www.garottie.org,  E-mail: ruralgarottierescue@pstel.net 
Rotts 'N Pups Rescue: Web: www.rottsnpupsrescue.org E-mail: kitchenrotties@yahoo.com

Samoyed

Alice Barz - 770-725-9372, E-mail: bar-zsamrescue@mindspring.com  web: barzsammyrescue.petfinder.com

Schnauzer (giant)

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Erika Dillingham - 404-518-9330, Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com Web: www.societyofhumanefriends.com 

Schnauzer (standard)

Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc. - Marty Morgan - 205-853-6709, E-mail: Schluv4u2@bellsouth.netWeb: www.SchnauzerLoveRescue.org
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Erika Dillingham - 404-518-9330, Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com Web: www.societyofhumanefriends.com 

Schnauzer (miniature)

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Erika Dillingham - 404-518-9330, Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com Web: www.societyofhumanefriends.com 
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc. - Marty Morgan - 205-853-6709, E-mail: Schluv4u2@aol.com Web: www.SchnauzerLoveRescue.org
Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas - 828-726-1510 (North Carolina), E-mail: srcinfo@schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org Web: www.schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org

Scottish Terrier

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Central Alabama Scottie & Westie Rescue, Kay Crouch - 205-979-4438 (northern Alabama), E-mail: bama4438@yahoo.com

Sealyham Terrier

Susan Sweeney Small Animal Rescue - 770-583-3297, E-mail: fairviewfarm@earthlink.net

Shar Pei

Operation Scarlet, Jane Wake - 770-924-6225
Mid Atlantic Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Operation (Maryland), Joyce Hanes - 301-881-1221, E-mail: Peirescue@macspro.org Web: www.macspro.org
Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee, Cindy Sherrill - 931-967-4423, 931-598-1340 or 931-580-3650, E-mail: chs@sewanee.edu Web: http://tnsharpeirescue.com and http://adoptapei.petfinder.com

Sheltie

Sheltie Rescue Hotline (takes mixes) - 770-926-2001, E-mail: info@sheltierescuE-ga.org Web: www.sheltierescuE-ga.org
St. Francis Rescue, Inc. (and mixes), Jean Totzke - 770-436-6283, E-mail: stfrancisrescue@aol.com Web: www.collierescueatlanta.org
Peach State Sheltie Rescue (takes mixes) - Joan Flowers - 678-494-0413, E-mail: jflowers42000@yahoo.com Web: www.peachstatesheltierescue.org

Shiba Inu

Caroline Boudreau (and mixes) - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Shih Tzu

Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org

Silky Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org

Skye Terrier

Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Tibetan Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com

Toy Fox Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Sandra Browning - E-mail: Chihuahua-ToyBreedRescue@comcast.net(Referral and advice on placing and adopting Toy Fox Terriers.)

Vizsla

Atlanta Vizsla Rescue (and mixes), Buffy Scheaffer - 770-992-5118, E-mail: Ehs50@charter.net Web: www.atlantavizsla.org/VCMA_Rescue.htm

Weimaraner

Atlanta Weimaraner Club and Rescue, Debbie Rodgers - home 770-971-6104 cell 404-323-8346, E-mail: debrod22@bellsouth.net Web: www.atlantalovesweims.org
AWCR - Buffy Scheaffer - 770-823-3971, E-mail: ATLWeimRescue@gmail.com Web: www.atlweimrescue.petfinder.org 
Bonnie Wallace - 770-928-3026, E-mail: brian1359@hotmail.com

Welsh Terrier

Erika Dillingham, 404-518-9330 Email: all_good_dogs@yahoo.com

West Highland Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Central Alabama Scottie & Westie Rescue, Kay Crouch - 205-979-4438 (northern Alabama), E-mail: bama4438@yahoo.com

Wheaten Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Jane Carpenter (takes mixes) - 706-265-3585 (home), 706-265-1002 (work) E-mail: hdogfatcat@aol.com Web: www.forsythpets.com

Wheatens In Need Rescue

(Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers), Gwen - 281-469-4214, E-mail: ledition@earthlink.net Web: www.wheatenrescue.org

Whippet

Greyhounds Galore, Inc. (takes mixes) - 478-742-0474, E-mail: pwatson@mylink.net, Web: www.greyhoundsgalore.com

Yorkshire Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Kanine Kids (takes mixes), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, E-mail: laureen@kaninekids.com Web: www.kaninekids.com
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com
Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society (to adopt only) - 404-705-PAWS (7297). E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org Web: www.petorphans.com and www.smalldoghumane.org
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, Email: southernshihtzurescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org

All Breed Rescues

Alcovy Pet Rescue, Inc.

Yvonne H. Miller - 770-652-8534, E-mail: alcovypet@ymail.com , Web: www.alcovypet.com

Animal Action Rescue

E-mail: chrissy@animalactionrescue.org, Web: www.animalactionrescue.petfinder.com

Animal Rescue Assistance/Atlanta Bully Rescue

E-mail: AnimalRescueAssistance@gmail.com, Web: www.animalrescueassistance.org [works primarily with bully breeds and bloodhounds]

Animals Deserve Better, Inc.

Kimberly Brenowitz - 770-402-0297 or 770-596-0343, fax: 770-579-6652, E-mail: adb@AnimalsDeserveBetter.com, Web: www.AnimalsDeserveBetter.com

Arkful Designs & Animal Rescue

(Dog & cat rescue) - Mindy Nelson - 478-836-9507, E-mail: arkful@aol.com, Web: www.arkful.com

Athens Canine Rescue

706-549-4883, E-mail: adopt@athenscaninerescue.com, Web: www.athenscaninerescue.com

Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends (AARF)

678-318-1886, E-mail: info@AARFatlanta.org, Web: www.AARFatlanta.org (All breed dog & cat rescue serving the Atlanta Metro area)

Atlanta Canine Adoption Project

(Dog rescue organization) - Peggy Smith,  729@bellsouth.net,  678-910-6382, Web: www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA244.html

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption

(takes mixes under 25 lbs.) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org, Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org

AtlantaPets.org

Lifeline Animal Project's searchable database of pets available for adoption in the Atlanta area - www.atlantapets.org

Beagle Brigade

404-564-2290 (non-aggressive detector dogs that search travelers' luggage for prohibited fruits, plants, and meat that could harbor harmful plant and animal pests and diseases), E-mail: canine@dhs.gov, Web: www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/canines

Canine Crusaders of Atlanta -

Leigh Myers, E-mail: caninecrusadersatlanta@yahoo.com, Web: http://caninecrusaders.petfinder.com

Carroll County Humane Society

770-830-2763, E-mail: cchs@carrollcountyhumane.org or cchs@westga.edu Web: www.carrollcountyhumane.org

Cherokee County Humane Society

770-928-5115, E-mail: admin@cchumanesociety.org, Web: www.cherokeeanimals.petfinder.com or www.cchumanesociety.org

Cindy's K-9 Angels, Inc.

(Dog adoption group for dogs 25 lbs. and under) - 678-525-0081, E-mail: Cindy_Morrison@cindysk-9angels.com, Web: www.cindysk-9angels.com, We will rescue an occasional rabbit

Clayton County Humane Society

770-471-9436, E-mail: info@claytoncountyhumane.org, Web: www.claytoncountyhumane.org
7810 North McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA  30236 (No kill adoption facility for dogs & cats)

Cobb County Humane Society

(small dogs & puppies only) - 770-428-5678, E-mail: humanecobb@aol.com, Web: www.humanecobb.org

Companion Animal Rescue League (C.A.R.L.)

Dog & cat rescue - 770-217-3699, E-mail: carl@mail2help.com, Web: www.carl.petfinder.com

Fayette County Humane Society, Inc.

770-487-1073, E-mail:  Cnh25@aol.com, Web: www.fayettehumane.org

Forgotten Animals Rescue

Terra McCurdy, E-mail: forgottenanimals@yahoo.com, Web: www.Forgottenanimalsrescue.org or http://farinc.petfinder.org

Forgotten Paws Pet Rescue

(to adopt only) - 770-517-8399, E-mail: info@forgottenpaws.com, Web: www.forgottenpaws.com

Griffin - Spalding County Humane Society

770-229-4925, E-Mail: griffinhumanesociety@yahoo.com, Web: www.griffinhumanesociety.org

Henry County Humane Society

770-914-1272, Web: www.HenryHumane.com, E-mail: info@henryhumane.com 

Homeless Pets Foundation

404-451-9494 (pet adoptions & will pay for life saving veterinary bills for pet caregivers in financial need), E-mail: adoptions@homelesspets.com, Web: www.homelesspets.com

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue

(Gilmer County) - 706-698-HOME (4663), E-mail: homeward@ellijay.com, Web: www.homeward.petfinder.com 

Hopeful Hearts

Sherrie Forbes - 678-232-2695, E-mail: sherrieforbes@mindspring.com, Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA205.html

Humane Society of Forsyth County

770-887-6480, E-mail: Forsythpets@aol.com, Web: www.Forsythpets.com

Humane Society of Morgan County (Madison)

706-343-9977, E-mail: Hsmc30650@yahoo.com, Web: www.morgan.petfinder.com

Humane Society of Northwest Georgia -

706-226-5002, E-mail: info@hsnwga.org or adoptions@hsnwga.org, Web: www.hsnwga.org

Humane Society of Rockdale County -

404-292-2897, Beverly Schaner, E-mail: hsrc@beverlyschaner.ws, Web: www.humanesocietyrockdaleco.webs.com Rescue dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals.

Jennifer's Pet Rescue

770-505-3261, E-mail: JPR@jenniferspetrescue.com, Web: www.jenniferspetrescue.com

K-9 Rescue League, Inc.

770-714-2880, E-mail: Siems@bellsouth.net, Web: www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA323.html

Kanine Kids

(purebreds or mixes, 25 lbs. or less), Ricky Schwartz & Laureen Kaneta - 678-318-1839, Email: laureen@kaninekids.com, Web: www.kaninekids.com

Leftover Pets

1-800 978-5226 low cost spay/neuter service holds clinics in Toccoa/Stephens Co., Elberton/Elbert Co., Winder/Barrow, & Dalton/Whitfield County, Web: www.leftoverpets.com

The Lucky Ranch

Anita Kennerley - 770-684-8666, E-mail: infoluckyranch@earthlink.net, Web: www.theluckyranch.org The Lucky Ranch is a licensed animal shelter/rescue operating in Rockmart, GA.  We are currently providing shelter for dogs.

Oliver's Orphans

(Takes in dogs 25lbs. and under) - Linda Rummell  - 678-245-2882 - E-mail: tekaroo_2000@yahoo.com, Web: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA524.html

Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc.

(Dogs under 15 lbs.) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com and www.papillonpalsrescue.com

Paulding Humane Society, Inc.

770-443-3565, E-mail: PauldingHumane@aol.com, Web: www.pauldinghumanesociety.org

PAWS Atlanta (formerly DeKalb Humane)

770-593-1155, E-mail: tburley@pawsatlanta.org, or tmitchell@pawsatlanta.org or psmith@pawsatlanta.org.Web: pawsatlanta.org 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA  30035 (No kill adoption shelter for dogs & cats)

Peachstate Pet Partners

706-776-1923, Email: petphab@hemc.net Web: www.pspp.petfinder.com We have volunteers from Habersham County to Atlanta. We do fostering and offer discount spay/neuter coupons. We are all breed and limited by space and temperament. We do not have age or breed restrictions for the animals.

Pet Orphans Rescue Referrals

Web: www.petorphans.com (purebred and mixed breed dogs and cats available for adoption)

Pets To Be, Inc.

Marlys Cartledge - 770-279-1099, E-mail: seaofgold@mindspring.com, Web: www.petstobe.org

Petzone Dog Resuce. Inc.

Phone Number: 770-266-1060 Web Site: www.petzonedogs.com, Email Address: petzonedogs@gmail.com

Pup And Cat Co., A Humane Society

(Gwinnett, Hall, Barrow County area) - 770-867-1622, E-mail: pupandcatco@alltel.net, Web: www.pupandcatco.com

RESCUE ME! Animal Project

E-mail: rescuemeproject@yahoo.com, Web: www.rescuemeanimalproject.com

RomE-Floyd County Humane Society, Inc.

706-234-7979 or 706-295-3115, Web: www.rfhs.org, E-mail: rfhs@cybertyme.com

Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Inc.

(Hamilton, GA), Judy Smith, President - 706-582-3629, Jean Mcfie  706-582-4351, E-mail: safehavenga@yahoo.com, Matt Bexton - 706-302-0521 Email: mbexton@yahoo.com, Web: www.safehavenga.com

Save Our Strays, Inc.

Deniz Altin - 770-385-3520 (Adoptions), E-mail: e.pup.info@saveourstraysatlanta.com, Web: www.saveourstraysatlanta.com

Second Chance Animal Rescue and Adoptions

404-643-9096, E-mail: jolynn@secondchancedogs.org, Web: www.secondchancedogs.org (to adopt only)

Senior Dogs Project

E-mail: info@srdogs.com, Web: www.srdogs.com - promotes the adoption of older dogs and provides current information on the special care that older dogs need

Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society

(specializes in small breeds and mixes) - 404-705-PAWS (7297), E-mail: info@smalldoghumane.org, Web: www.smalldoghumane.org and www.petorphans.com

Society of Humane Friends

 Lawrenceville group, E-mail: SOHFGA@gmail.com; Web: www.sohf.petfinder.com Gwinnett group that rescue and find new homes for dogs and cats.

Southern HOPE Humane Society

770-641-1211, E-mail: info@southernhope.org Web: www.southernhope.org

Susan Sweeney Small Animal Rescue

(Referrals ONLY) - 770-583-3297, E-mail: fairviewfarm@earthlink.net (Special needs, geriatric, handicapped, abused)
Special Needs Resources

Disabled Animals Connection - Web: www.disabledanimal.com

pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bondeddogs/


Cat Rescue Groups

(Considering Declawing?)

Animals Deserve Better, Inc.

Kimberly Brenowitz - 770-402-0297 or 770-596-0343, fax: 770-579-8289, E-mail: KABrenowitz@AnimalsDeserveBetter.com, Web: www.AnimalsDeserveBetter.com

Animal Action Rescue

E-mail: GTigger719@aol.com, Web: www.animalactionrescue.petfinder.com

Carroll County Humane Society

770-830-2763, E-mail:cchs@carrollcountyhumane.org,or cchs@westga.edu Web: www.carrollcountyhumane.org

Catlanta

404-292-8800, Web: www.atlantapets.org - Provides education to individuals or groups in order for them to implement a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, connections to low cost spay/neuter vets, humane cat traps to rent.

Cats in the Cradle Rescue

Linda Brinkley - 770-664-5821, E-mail: citccatrescue@hotmail.com, Web: www.catsinthecradlerescue.org

Cherokee County Humane Society

770-928-5115, E-mail: admin@cchumanesociety.org, Web: www.cherokeeanimals.petfinder.com or www.cchumanesociety.org

Cherokee Humane Society

Lori Gastaldo (Cats Only) - 678-755-3227, E-mail: peanut_lg@yahoo.com
Cherokee County Pet Rescue (Siamese, Rexes and Ragdoll, will take mixes)- Caroline Boudreau - E-mail: wittle13@yahoo.com, Web: ccpr.petfinder.com

Clayton County Humane Society

770-471-9436, E-mail: info@claytoncountyhumane.org, Web: www.claytoncountyhumane.org
7810 North McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA  30236 (No kill adoption facility for dogs & cats)

Cobb County Humane Society

770-428-5678, E-mail: humanecobb@aol.com, Web: www.humanecobb.org

Fancy Feline Rescue of the South LLC

Dale Thompson - 678-522-2152, E-mail: fancyfelineresq@bellsouth.net, Web: www.fancyfelinerescue.petfinder.org - Cats ONLY: Persian, Himalayan, Exotics, Ragdoll, Birman, Maine Coon, Siamese and mixes of these breeds.

Fayette County Humane Society, Inc.

770-487-1073, E-mail: Info@fayettehumane.org, Web: www.fayettehumane.org

Forgotten Animals Rescue

Terra McCurdy, E-mail: forgottenanimals@yahoo.com, Web: www.Forgottenanimalsrescue.org or http://farinc.petfinder.org 

For Paws Sake

Lisa Zarem (Conyers) - 404-754-3062, E-mail: forpawssake@bellsouth.net Web: www.ForPawsSake.org Cat adoption group (Also gives information and advice on trap/spay and release of ferals)

Furkids (Cat division)

770-613-0009 (Cat adoptions and advise on feral cats.) E-mail: info@furkids.org, Web: www.furkids.org

Griffin - Spalding County Humane Society

770-229-4925, E-mail: sgbdoggingalong@yahoo.com, Web: www.griffinhumanesociety.org

Good Mews Animal Foundation

(No-kill, roam-free cat shelter in Cobb County) - 770-499-CATS (2287), E-mail: info@goodmews.org, Web: www.goodmews.org

Homeless Pets Foundation

404-451-9494 (pet adoptions & will pay for life saving veterinary bills for pet caregivers in financial need), E-mail: adoptions@homelesspets.com, Web: www.homelesspets.com

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue (Gilmer County)

706-698-HOME (4663), E-mail: homeward@ellijay.com, Web: www.homeward.petfinder.com

Hopeful Hearts

Sherrie Forbes - 678-232-2695, E-mail: sherrieforbes@mindspring.com, Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA205.html

Humane Friends of West Georgia, Inc.

Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: hfwga2@yahoo.com Web: www.humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org

Humane Society of Forsyth County

770-887-6480, E-mail: Forsythpets@aol.com, Web: www.Forsythpets.com

Humane Society of Morgan County (Madison)

706-343-9977, E-mail: Hsmc30650@yahoo.com, Web: www.morgan.petfinder.com

Humane Society of Northwest Georgia -

706.226.5002, E-mail: info@hsnwga.org or adoptions@hsnwga.org, Web: www.hsnwga.org

Jennifer's Pet Rescue

770-505-3261, E-mail: JPR@jenniferspetrescue.com, Web: www.jenniferspetrescue.com

Jennifer's Rescues [DeKalb County]

404-810-1955, E-mail: jenniferrescues@comcast.net, Web: www.proofitasap.com

K-9 Rescue League, Inc.

770-714-2880, E-mail: Siems@bellsouth.net, Web: www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA323.html

Leftover Pets

1-800 978-5226 low cost spay/neuter service holds clinics in Toccoa/Stephens Co., Elberton/Elbert Co., Winder/Barrow, & Dalton/Whitfield County, Web: www.leftoverpets.com   

Magi-Cat Adoption Network

Magi-Cat Adoption Network, Piedmont Animal Clinic, 706-769-4624, Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA314.html

Maine Coon Rescue (National)

Maine Coons and mixes, Email: rescue@mainecoonrescue  Web: www.mainecoonrescue.net. View our public group to post Maine Coons available for adoption. 

Paulding Humane Society, Inc.

770-443-3565, E-mail: PauldingHumane@aol.com, Web: www.pauldinghumanesociety.org

PAWS Atlanta (formerly DeKalb Humane)

770-593-1155, E-mail: tburley@pawsatlanta.org, or tmitchell@pawsatlanta.org or psmith@pawsatlanta.org. Web: http://pawsatlanta.org 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA  30035 (No kill adoption shelter for dogs & cats)

Pup And Cat Co., A Humane Society

(Gwinnett, Hall, Barrow County area) - 770-867-1622, E-mail: pupandcatco@alltel.net, Web: www.pupandcatco.com

Rescue Cats, Inc.

(Fayetteville) - 678-817-9647, E-mail: rescuecats@hotmail.com, Web: www.rescuecats.org(house cats only - no ferals)

RESCUE ME! Animal Project

E-mail: rescuemeproject@yahoo.com, Web: www.rescuemeanimalproject.com

RomE-Floyd County Humane Society, Inc.

706-234-7979 or 706-295-3115, Web: www.rfhs.org, E-mail: rfhs@cybertyme.com

Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Inc.

(Hamilton, GA), Judy Smith, President - 706-582-3629, Jean Mcfie  706-582-4351, E-mail: safehavenga@yahoo.com, Matt Bexton - 706-302-0521 Email: mbexton@yahoo.com, Web: www.safehavenga.com

Stewart's Professional Tree Service

770-516-9494 (rescues cats stuck in trees for a fee)

Other Animal Rescue

Amphibians & Reptiles (frogs, toads, lizards, etc)

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org Native wildlife only.Debbie Ivy - 404-636-3734

Chattahoochee Nature Center

(Roswell) - 770-992-2055 ext. 1, E-mail: wildlifeclinic@chattnaturecenter.com, Web: www.chattnaturecenter.com (Reptiles & Amphibians)

The Georgia Reptile and Amphibian Rescue Effort, Inc.

404-386-2998 Email: info@grare.org Web: www.grare.org (Reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, native, exotic, injured)

Harold Wahlquist

(Lilburn, Gwinnett) - 770-921-5686, E-mail: hwahlquist@comcast.net  Rescues all reptiles, amphibians & fish (domestic & exotic) ONLY (NO birds or mammals).

Linda Hennis

(Snellville) - 770-985-0408 (small mammals and reptiles only)

Liz Nicholas

Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Georgia/Gwinnett County: Small Mammals only (specialties; opossums, squirrels, chipmunks, non-poisonous snakes & turtles) - 770-326-9412
Dr. Mark A. Patterson, Lanier Museum of Natural History, Buford - Gwinnett County - H 770-965-0706, W 770-932-4460 or C 404-219-8339,  E-mail: tyto_inc@bellsouth.net  (rescues reptiles but not Iguanas)

Dr. Mimi Shepherd

For Pets' Sake (Decatur) - 404-248-8977 (native wildlife reptiles only, not non-native)

Southeastern Reptile Rescue

We cover all of South Atlanta Metro Area approximately 15 counties. Specializing in venomous & exotic snakes. Jason Clark - 404-557-2470, E-mail: Jason@SnakesAreUs.com, Web: www.SnakesAreUs.com

Stephanie Patterson

(Flowery Branch, north of Atlanta) - Phone: 770-965-0706, Cell: 770-337-1401, E-mail: slpalmer@hotmail.com (rescues reptiles but not Iguanas)
Birds (companion)

Carol Fuller

770-319-1838 (all companion birds including problem birds)

Debbie Ivy

404-636-3734

Donna Lee

770-445-9366, E-mail: dlee1103@hotmail.com (rarely checks E-mail).
All domestic (companion) birds, large & small, NO wild birds. Will pick up birds anywhere in the Atlanta area.

Feathered Friends Forever

706-541-9316, E-mail: birdrescueron@aol.com, Web: www.featheredfriendsforever.org
Birds (wild)

All Creatures Animal Hospital

(Dunwoody) 770 393-3400, E-mail: akinsacah1@aol.com (Treats injured birds, then calls bird rescue to pick up.)

Carroll Bryson

(Kennesaw) - 770-422-3648 (birds of prey only)

Chattahoochee Nature Center

(Roswell) - 770-992-2055 ext. 1, E-mail: wildlifeclinic@chattnaturecenter.com, Web: www.chattnaturecenter.com (Birds of Prey)

Debbie Ivy

404-636-3734

Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary

706-276-2980 (Do not pick up animals but take in and rehabilitate injured animals. They take in all wildlife, including birds and birds of prey.), E-mail: wildlife@ellijay.com, Web: www.wildliferehabsantuary.org

Frances Nicholson

(Roswell) - 678-795-1116, Web: www.hollyberryvet.com

Dr. James McLearen

(Roswell) - 770-926-5311(Treats injured birds), E-mail: bfvh@bfvh.com, Web: www.bfvh.com

John Sundstrom, DVM

(Gainesville, Hall County) - 770-532-1217 (All wildlife, including deer & birds)

Julia Parton

(Hickory Flat in Canton area of Cherokee County) - 770-345-2816

Karen Thomas, DVM

(Clayton County) - 770-471-6046, Web: www.threecountiesah.com

Dr. Mark A. Patterson

Lanier Museum of Natural History, Buford - Gwinnett County - H 770-965-0706, W 770-932-4460 or C 404-219-8339 (birds of prey), E-mail: tyto_inc@bellsouth.net 

Melanie Lee

(Henry County) - 770-474-7242 (owls)

Monteen McCord

(Holly Springs) - 770-720-1847 (hawks and owls only),E-mail: monteen@hawktalk.org, Web: www.hawktalk.org
Deer

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org  

Frances Nicholson

(Roswell) - 678-795-1116, E-mail: drfran@hollyberryvet.com, Web: www.hollyberryvet.com

Dr. James Waggoner, DVM

(Henry County) - 770-474-7242, 770-914-5343 (baby deer only)

John Sundstrom, DVM

(Gainesville, Hall County) - 770-532-1217 (All wildlife, including deer & birds)

Karen Thomas, DVM

(Clayton County) - 770-471-6046, Web: www.threecountiesah.com (baby deer)
Donkeys

Sheryl Flanagan

(Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund) - 770-886-5419, E-mail: horseinc@aol.com, Web: www.savethehorses.org
Exotic Animals

Dr. Eric Johnson, DVM

(Cobb) - 770-977-5377 (exotics)

Dr. Mark A. Patterson

Lanier Museum of Natural History, Buford - Gwinnett County - 770-932-4460 or 404-219-8339, E-mail: tyto_inc@bellsouth.net
Farm Animals

Noah's Ark

(Henry County) - 770-957-0888, E-mail: noah@noahs-ark.org, Web: www.noahs-ark.org

Sheryl Flanagan

(Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund) - 770-886-5419, E-mail: horseinc@aol.com, Web: www.savethehorses.org
Ferrets

Ferret Business of GA

Juliana Quadrozzi - 770-984-1417, E-mail: ferretdiva@mindspring.com, Web: www.ferretbusiness.petfinder.com

GEORGIA F.E.R.R.E.T.S.

404-281-5231 - 5pm-8pm weeknights and 8am-9pm on weekends. Email: GeorgiaFerrets@yahoo.com
Fish
Goats

Horses

770-464-0138, E-mail: gerlpatty@yahoo.com Web: www.gerlltd.org  

Hopeful Hearts

Sherrie Forbes - 678-232-2695, E-mail: sherrieforbes@mindspring.com, Web: www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA205.html

Horse Rescue, Relief, and Retirement Fund, Inc.

Sheryl Flanagan - 770-886-5419, E-mail: Horseinc@aol.com, Web: www.SaveTheHorses.org

Stamp Out Starvation of Horses, Inc

770-596-5693, E-mail:  doris@sosofhorses.com,  Web:  www.sosofhorses.com
Pigs (Potbelly)

Denise and The Joyner Jungle/PigsasPets

770-954-1293, E-mail: djoyner1@bellsouth.net

Pigs As Pets, Assoc,

Victoria Bragg - 770-735-7068; 770-617-9384, E-mail: victoriabragg1@yahoo.com, Web: www.pigsaspets.org (Potbelly and regular pigs)

Sheryl Flanagan

(Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund) - 770-886-5419, E-mail: horseinc@aol.com, Web: www.savethehorses.org
Rabbits

Julia Parton

(Hickory Flat in Canton area of Cherokee County) - 770-345-2816 (Wild rabbit)

North Georgia House Rabbit Society

678-526-8884, E-mail: hrsadoptions@hotmail.com and/or info@hrsga.org
 Web:www.houserabbitga.org
Raccoons, Possums, Skunks and Hedgehogs

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org  

Elizabeth Hartman

770-315-7285, E-mail: EOHartman@gmail.com

Liz Nicholas

Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Georgia/Gwinnett County: Small Mammals only (specialties; opossums, squirrels, chipmunks, non-poisonous snakes & turtles) - 770-326-9412

Stephanie Philippo

(Atlanta/Buckhead) Licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in small mammals - 404-467-0143
Rodents (Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice, Rats, etc.)

Debbie Ivy

404-636-3734
Skunks (Domestic)

Skunk Haven, Inc.

(Domestic only), Stacey Sims (GA Rep.) - 706-861-0501 or 423-704-7926, E-mail: murrayskunkadoodle@yahoo.com or skunkadoodle@comcast.net, Web: www.skunkhaven.net

Florida Skunk Rescue

352-542-2637, E-mail: skunkrescue@juno.com or Rhonda Collom, 352-542-0216, E-mail: Coonmom@peoplepc.com, Web: www.floridaskunkrescue.com Fostering and finding homes for domestic skunks throughout the United States.
SMALL Wild Mammals

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org

Elizabeth Hartman

770-315-7285, E-mail: EOHartman@gmail.com

Julia Parton

(Hickory Flat in Canton area of Cherokee County) - 770-345-2816

Liz Nicholas

Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Georgia/Gwinnett County: Small Mammals only (specialties; opossums, squirrels, chipmunks, non-poisonous snakes & turtles) - 770-326-9412

Melanie Haire

(Conyers/Rockdale) - 770-918-8811, 404-624-5640

Dr. Mimi Shepherd

For Pets' Sake (Decatur) - 404-248-8977 (native wildlife only, not non-native)

Noah's Ark

(Henry County) - 770-957-0888, E-mail: noah@noahs-ark.org, Web: www.noahs-ark.org

Stephanie Philippo

(Atlanta/Buckhead) Licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in small mammals - 404-467-0143
Squirrels

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org  

Dr. James Waggoner, DVM

(Henry County) - 770-474-7242, 770-914-5343

Julia Parton

(Hickory Flat in Canton area of Cherokee County) - 770-345-2816

Liz Nicholas

Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Georgia/Gwinnett County: Small Mammals only (specialties; opossums, squirrels, chipmunks, non-poisonous snakes & turtles) - 770-326-9412

Noah's Ark

(Henry County) - 770-957-0888, E-mail: noah@noahs-ark.org, Web: www.noahs-ark.org

Stephanie Philippo

(Atlanta/Buckhead) Licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in small mammals - 404-467-0143
Wildlife

All Creatures Animal Hospital

(Dunwoody) 770 393-3400, Web: www.allcreaturesanimalhospital.com (Treat injured wildlife but do NOT house them.)

AWARE, Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort

678-418-1111, Web: www.awareone.org  

Debbie Ivy

404-636-3734

Dept. of Natural Resources

800-241-4113, 404-656-4863, Web: www.georgiawildlife.com (Help locating rescue in your area)

Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary

706-276-2980 (Do not pick up animals but take in and rehabilitate injured animals. They take in all wildlife, including birds and birds of prey.), E-mail: wildlife@ellijay.com, Web: www.wildliferehabsantuary.org

Frances Nicholson

(Roswell) - 678-795-1116, E-mail: drfran@hollyberryvet.com, Web: www.hollyberryvet.com (All wildlife)

Georga "Art" Rilling

(Lilburn) - 770-972-6643, E-mail: gameranch@mindspring.com, Web: www.yellowrivergameranch.com (coyotes, birds of prey, small mammals)

Jennifer's Rescues [DeKalb County]

404-810-1955, E-mail: jenniferrescues@comcast.net, Web: www.proofitasap.com

John Sundstrom, DVM

(Gainesville, Hall County) - 770-532-1217 (All wildlife, including deer & birds)

Liz Nicholas

Licensed Wildlife Rehabber Georgia/Gwinnett County: Small Mammals only (specialties; opossums, squirrels, chipmunks, non-poisonous snakes & turtles) - 770-326-9412

Melanie Haire

(Conyers/Rockdale) - 770-918-8811, 404-624-5640

Dr. Mimi Shepherd

For Pets' Sake (Decatur) - 404-248-8977 (native wildlife only, not non-native)

Noah's Ark

(Henry County) - 770-957-0888, E-mail: noah@noahs-ark.org, Web: www.noahs-ark.org

Stephanie Philippo

(Atlanta/Buckhead) Licensed wildlife rehabilitator specializing in small mammals - 404-467-0143.