SPOT Atlanta Area Animal Rescue List

Last revised 07.03.08

This list is compiled and maintained by SPOT - Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together. Please E-mail info@spotsociety.org 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

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

Akita

AmericanBulldog

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 Water Spaniel

Anatolian Shepherd

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

Australian Shepherd

Georgia Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc. (Kim Johnson, GA ARPH Rep.) - E-mail: savaussies@comcast.net Web: http://aussierescuega.com National toll-free helpline is 877-277-4779 Rachel Eley - Kennesaw, E-mail: savaussies@comcast.net
MARS Mini Aussie Rescue - 770-682-1344, E-mail: carla@bigskyfarm.com Web: www.miniaussierescue.org

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

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.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 Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@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/ State Coordinator for Georgia, Betsy Merchant - McDonough E-mail: mystiblu@bellsouth.net

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

Borzoi

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.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.bouvier.org/ABRL/home.html

Boxer

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - www.atlantapetrescue.org to contact use email form on their website)
Atlanta Boxer Rescue - 678-873-4591, 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
Rocky's Boxer Rescue (takes mixes), Donna Lafreniere - 770-329-8681, E-mail: Inquiries@RockysBoxerRescue.org Web: www.rockysboxerrescue.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

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 (takes mixes) - 803-446-6628, 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

Cane Corso

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.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) - 770-630-6233- E-mail: info@chihuahuarescuega.com Web: www.chihuahuarescuega.com
Coweta Pet Savers - Please Rescue Me (takes mixes) - E-mail: adoptions@pleaserescueme.com Web: www.pleaserescueme.com
Humane Friends of West Georgia, Inc. (takes mixes 15 lbs.& under), Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: hfwga2@yahoo.com Web: www.humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org
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.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com
Leigh Ann Dickey (takes mixes) - 770.630.6233 - E-mail: info@chihuahuarescuega.com Web: www.chihuahuarescuega.org

Chinese Crested

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

Clumber Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Joanne P. Halvorson - 678-963-0023 or 404-483-8379, E-mail: jo102759@yahoo.com Web: www.csacga.petfinder.com
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@cs.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

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
Christy Waehner (rescue referral, training and behavioral advice ONLY) - 404-377-8974, E-mail: CLCW@aol.com
Paws to Consider Animal Rescue, Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 
Prayers n Paws Doberman Rescue  Web: www.prayersnpaws.org

Dogue de Bordeaux

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 

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
Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com

English Pointers

English Setters

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

English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Rescue America, Web: www.springerrescuemidsouth.org or www.springerrescue.org - Georgia Coordinator, Hurb Ingles, 478-251-0756, E-mail: hurbi@sprynet.com

Field Spaniel

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

Fox Terrier (wire)

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

German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group of GA, Inc. - E-mail: gagsdrescue@bellsouth.net Web: www.gashepherd.org

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

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: E-mail@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
Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.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 & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com

Ibizan Hound

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 Wolfhound

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.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: DonnaDurham@earthlink.net Web: www.gajackrussellrescue.petfinder.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., Amanda Norton - 770-256-6125, E-mail: hampton_amanda@hotmail.com or Director, Dana Baldinger, E-mail: superula@comcast.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 & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com

Kuvasz

Kuvasz Rescue Web: www.kuvasz-rescue.com

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Rescue of Atlanta - 770-915-4922, E-mail: E-mail@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 

Leonberger

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 

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 & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com
Southern Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com, Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Piper Bodkin - 205-540-7147, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@charter.net

Maltese

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Humane Friends of West Georgia, Inc. (takes mixes 15 lbs.& under), Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: info@humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org, Web: www.humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.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), Lynn Bryant - 404-425-2920, E-mail: winpins@gmail.com Web: www.minpinrescue.org : John Stevens - 404-525-1163, E-mail: jss5757@yahoo.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
Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 

Newfoundland

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

Norwegian Elkhound

Old English Sheepdog

Papillon

Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption - 770-973-2474, E-mail: haven4paps@aol.com Web: www.pap911rescue.org 
Papillon Club of America Rescue, Karen Stout, E-mail: pcarescue@papillonclub.org Web: www.papillonclub.org/rescue
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 & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.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 Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Piper Bodkin - 205-540-7147, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@charter.net
St. Francis Rescue, Inc. (and mixes), Jean Totzke - 770-436-6283, E-mail: atlcollres@aol.com Web: www.collierescueatlanta.org

Pharaoh Hounds

Pointers

Pointer Rescue Org., Inc. Web: www.pointerrescue.org or 301-333-2249 (National contact), E-mail: pointermom@att.netcnmiller221@aol.com and adopt.coord@pointerrescue.org

Pomeranian

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Humane Friends of West Georgia, Inc. (takes mixes 15 lbs.& under), Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: info@humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org Web: www.humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.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.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 Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Piper Bodkin - 205-540-7147, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@charter.net

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. (Miniatures - 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 Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.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.

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 & 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
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.

Presa de Canario

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 

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

Ratbone Rescues (takes mixes), Paula Nowak:  770-356-0997 ,Terry Beale: 770-452-0465, E-mail: ratbonesos@yahoo.com Web: www.ratbonerescues.com
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

Rottweiler

Diane Andreen - 770-982-5747, E-mail: rottrescue@bellsouth.net
Paws to Consider Animal Rescue, Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 
Rural GA Rottie Animal Rescue - 478-747-4200 Web: www.ruralgarottieanimalrescue.com E-mail: ruralgarottierescue@pstel.net

Saint Bernard

Paws to Consider Animal Rescue (takes mixes), Mickensey Johnson - 404-483-4303, E-mail: Paws2Consider@aol.com Web: www.pawstoconsider.petfinder.com 

Saluki

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

Schnauzer (standard)

Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc. - Marty Morgan - 205-853-6709, E-mail: Schluv4u2@aol.com Web: 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

Schnauzer (miniature)

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
Papillon Pals Rescue, Inc. (takes mixes) - 904-220-5887, E-mail: PapillonMom@bellsouth.net Web: www.papillonpalsrescue.petfinder.com & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com
Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc. - Marty Morgan - 205-853-6709, E-mail: Schluv4u2@aol.com Web: www.SchnauzerLoveRescue.org
Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas, Jean Schultz - 828-726-1510 (North Carolina), E-mail: info@schnauzerrescuecarolinas.org Web: www.schnauzerrescuecarolinas.org

Scottish Deerhound

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: joan_flowers@comcast.net 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 & www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.com
Southern Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Piper Bodkin - 205-540-7147, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@charter.net

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

Springer Spaniel - see English Springer Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel

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 - 770-992-5118, E-mail: Ehs50@charter.net Web: www.atlweimrescue.petfinder.org 
Bonnie Wallace - 770-928-3026, E-mail: brian1359@hotmail.com

Welsh Corgi - seeCorgi

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wolfhound

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

Yorkshire Terrier

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (takes mixes) - 404-815-6680, E-mail: info@atlantapetrescue.org Web: www.atlantapetrescue.org
Coweta Pet Savers - Please Rescue Me (takes mixes) - E-mail: adoptions@pleaserescueme.com Web: www.pleaserescueme.com
Humane Friends of West Georgia, Inc. (takes mixes 15 lbs.& under), Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: info@humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org Web: www.humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.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.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 Furbaby Rescue, Tammy Owen (will take mixes, seniors, special needs, blind and fear/dominate aggression) - 256-310-6825, E-mail: southernfurbabyrescue@hotmail.com Web: www.southernfurbabyrescue.org
Piper Bodkin - 205-540-7147, E-mail: info@southernfurbabyrescue.org  or SouthernShihTzuRescue@hotmail.com
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Network, Inc. (takes mixes), Web: yorkshireterrierrescue.net
Janine Huber (President) - 704-880-5223 or 704-838-0232, E-mail: janineyorkie@yahoo.com    
LaRue Thorpe - 910-371-0585 or cell 910-612-4224, E-mail: lthorpe@ec.rr.com
Melinda Housh, E-mail: mrshoush13@aol.com


All Breed Rescues

Aiding and A-Petting, Inc.

Karen Brinker - 404-275-8384, E-mail: adoptions@aidingandapetting.com, Web: www.aidingandapetting.com

Alcovy Pet Rescue, Inc.

Yvonne H. Miller, E-mail: info@alcovypet.com, Web: www.alcovypet.com

Animal Action Rescue

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

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

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@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

Coweta Pet Savers - Please Rescue Me

(Small dogs only, 20 lbs.& under ), E-mail: adoptions@pleaserescueme.com, Web: www.pleaserescueme.com

Dog Pack Rescue, Inc.

(No Kill Dog Shelter) - 706-378-9215, E-mail: shari@dogpackrescue.us, Web: www.dogpackrescue.org PO Box 411, Kingston, GA 30145 - WE DO NOT TAKE OWNER SURRENDERS!

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: sgbdoggingalong@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 Friends of West Georgia, Inc.

(dogs 15 lbs.& under), Sharon Pate - 770-301-6914, E-mail: info@humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org, 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

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., & Dalton/Whitfield County E-mail: leftoverpetsinc@yahoo.com, 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 www.papillonpalstoydogrescue.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: volunteers@pawsatlanta.org or ed@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

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, E-mail: safehavenga@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

770-445-7294, E-mail: shhspvar@aol.com  Web: www.hopehumane.org - This group DOES NOT take pets being given up by the public. NO EXCEPTIONS! All of their pets available for adoption are from the Fulton County Animal Services.

Stray Atlanta

E-mail: strayatlanta@gmail.com, Web: www.strayatlanta.org

Susan Sweeney Small Animal Rescue

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


Cat Rescue Groups

(Considering Declawing?)

Aiding and A-Petting, Inc.

Karen Brinker - 404-275-8384, E-mail: adoptions@aidingandapetting.com, Web: www.aidingandapetting.com

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

Atlanta Persian & Siamese Rescue

770-694-6275, E-mail: catrescue@bellsouth.net, Web: www.cat-rescue.org

Carroll County Humane Society

770-830-2763, E-mail: 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: info@humanefriendsofwestgeorgia.org, 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

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., & Dalton/Whitfield County E-mail: leftoverpetsinc@yahoo.com, 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)

Jennifer Hanf (Maine Coons and mixes) - (h) 610-683-5292, E-mail: jhanf@hanfdesign.com 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: ed@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, E-mail: safehavenga@yahoo.com, Web: www.safehavenga.com

Stewart's Professional Tree Service

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

Stray Atlanta

E-mail: strayatlanta@comcast.net, Web: www.strayatlanta.org

Website that specializes in FIV/FeLV/FIP www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi Cats


Feral Cat Resources

(Instructions for Trapping Feral Cats)

9 Lives Humane Feral Cat Management Videos Series

from the San Francisco SPCA.  A comprehensive video series focusing on the care and humane management of feral cats. Learn how you can get involved to help control the population of feral cats and make their lives better.  $9.95 per tape plus 8.5% CA tax and $3.00 per tape shipping fee.  $79.95 for the complete set of nine tapes plus 8.5% CA tax and $20.00 per set shipping fee.  Volume One: Humane Trapping of Feral Cats:  Volume Two: Handling and Treating Feral Cats:  Volume Three: Care & Feeding of Feral Cats:  Volume Four: Caring for Newborn Kittens:  Volume Five: Non-Lethal Feral Cat Programs:  Volume Six: Relocating Feral Cats:  Volume Seven: Feral Cat Advocacy:  Volume Eight: Socializing Feral Cats:  Volume Nine: Successful Programs at Work  If you would like to place an order with us, please contact 415-522-3520 or E-mail holly@sfspca.org for more information.

Alley C.A.T.S.

(Alley Cat Alliance for Trapping & Sterilization) - 770-436-6758 (please leave message), E-mail: sueverner@gmail.com

Catlanta

404-292-8800 ext. 21, Web: www.atlantapets.org -Provides education and information to individuals in order for them to implement a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program in their residential or business neighborhoods; also provides connections to low cost spay/neuter vets and trap depots.

Catnip Cottage

Vickie Howe - 770-740-7544, E-mail: vhcatnip03@bellsouth.net, Web: www.catnipcottage.org

Feral Friends Network

www.alleycat.org/feral_friends.html If you know of feral cats that need to be trapped, fixed and released, this group  can look to see if they have anyone to assist you with the trapping in your area. Then if you need financial help getting them fixed, you can contact SPOT at 404 584-SPOT(7768).

Good Mews Animal Foundation

(Cobb County) - 770-499-CATS(2287), E-mail: info@goodmews.org, Web: www.goodmews.org Lend traps for the public to use with a $50 deposit, which is returned as soon as the trap is brought back.

Project CatSnip

A Mobile Low Cost Spay & Neuter for Cats and Kittens in 20 Metro Atlanta locations. Cat Spay $60.00 / Cat Neuter $40.00 Price Includes Spay/Neuter, Intra-operative Pain Relief, Rabies Vac. For Reservations Call 770-455-7077. Web: www.projectcatsnip.com (Project CatSnip leases traps for use in their Trap-Neuter-Release program. Traps are available at their Doraville Animal Welfare Center. A small deposit is required and is refundable when the trap is returned.)

Urban Wildlife Control

Feral cat removal and relocation service, Licensed & insured. We serve the North Metro Atlanta area. - 404-422-6689, E-mail: richard@urbanwildlifecontrol.com, Web: www.urbanwildlifecontrol.com

Miscellaneous

Ahimsa House, Inc.

E-mail:services@ahimsahouse.org and/or president@ahimsahouse.org Web: www.ahimsahouse.org, Provides housing for the animal victims of domestic violence while their families recover in domestic violence shelters. They do NOT accept animals from people who do not fit the above listed criteria. The 24 hour crisis line is 404-452-6248 and the number to call to find a human shelter is 1-800-334-2836.

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