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The Best Georgia Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Georgia. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

    Thomasville Humane
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    180 Big Star Drive
    augustaGeorgiaUS
    The staff is caring and incredibly dedicated to every animal.
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    Thomasville Humane

    #38 in United States, #1 in Georgia, #1 in Augusta

    Augusta

    Thomasville Humane is a charitable organization committed to promoting the humane treatment of animals through a variety of means, including adoption programs, foster care programs, spay and neuter services, and community education projects with the long-term goal of eliminating unwarranted euthanasia.

    "The staff is caring and incredibly dedicated to every animal."

    india j.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

    "Thomasville Humane Society has been one of my favorite places ever since I was a little girl. For my birthday..."

    alexis k.

    Supporter, Fan


  • Adopt a Golden Atlanta
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    PO Box 420256 Atlanta, GA 30342
    atlantaGeorgiaUS
    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dogGolden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dog
    Adopt a Golden goes above and beyond to make sure the dogs get all their needs met, whether it’s medical, behavioral or just time to decompress before they are placed in their forever homes. I have had the privilege to serve with an amazing group of dedicated volunteers and adopting wonderful dogs into our family.
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    Adopt a Golden Atlanta

    #51 in United States, #2 in Georgia, #1 in Atlanta
    #3 in puppy
    #5 in senior dog
    #2 in goldendoodle
    #2 in golden Retriever

    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dog

    Atlanta

    Adopt a Golden Atlanta [AGA] is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving permanent homes for Golden Retrievers [both purebred and high golden mixes] in order to prevent them from becoming strays or adding to the shelter overpopulation. If a non-golden is best friends with a golden who is surrendered to us, non golden will not be left behind and will accompany the golden into our program and placed with the golden to live together in their new home. Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive comprehensive evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Atlanta is intent on treating dog owners who are faced with surrendering their dogs with the utmost respect, understanding and compassion. It is also our obligation to educate and assist the metropolitan Atlanta general public, and dog owners specifically, regarding issues such as responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Our goal is to reduce the number of Golden Retrievers sent to shelters. AGA will never allow a golden to die in a shelter. AGA relies solely on donations and has a 501(c)(3) classification with the IRS. Your donation is tax deductible. We also meet the requirements for corporate matching, employee giving and volunteer grant programs.

    "Adopt a Golden goes above and beyond to make sure the dogs get all their needs met, whether it’s medical,..."

    paula a.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

    "We love Adopt a Golden Atlanta. Our daughter has adopted our granddogs here and they do an amazing job..."

    sherry s.

    Supporter, Fan


  • South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc
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    No
    savannahGeorgiaUS
    I have adopted 2 dogs from SGER. Heather’s screening process for both the animal and the adopter insures that it is a good match for all involved. Both of the dogs that I adopted were healthy and perfectly additions to our family. Without Heather and SGER, so many lives wouldn’t be saved and my family, only one of many, would be incomplete.
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    South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc

    #83 in United States, #3 in Georgia, #1 in Savannah

    Savannah

    We are a small rescue in South Ga taking in all animals from cats and dogs to horses and sheep. We try to spay and neuter community dogs as people will allow and educate to help prevent these issues from continuing for years to come.

    "I have adopted 2 dogs from SGER. Heather’s screening process for both the animal and the adopter insures that..."

    teri w.

    Adoptee

    "Amazing rescue who helps more than any Rescue in our area!"

    heather g.

    Staff member


  • Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch Inc
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    GeorgiaUS
    Writing from Ontario Canada... I was fortunate to be introduced to Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch when I volunteered with a rescue here in Ontario ... Julie is such a force how she advocates for and rehabs so many special pups that were completely let down by humans...she has a way with people and dogs so just what is needed to educate and save lives. Through LDRR I now have 3 Georgia babes who are the loves of my life... I will be forever grateful to Julie and the volunteers for their dedication to helping so many lost and forgotten dogs make their way to loving families 🙏
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    Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch Inc

    #93 in United States, #4 in Georgia

    "Writing from Ontario Canada... I was fortunate to be introduced to Lucky Dog Rescue Ranch when I volunteered with a..."

    shanna d.

    Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

    "I am so grateful for the love, care and dedication that Julie gives every single one of her sweet dogs..."

    meredith l.

    Adoptee


  • North Georgia animal alliance
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    PO Box 5484 Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
    GeorgiaUS
    I follow this shelter and I recommend it often. I love that they treat animals with love and kindness. I will support them always.
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    North Georgia animal alliance

    #97 in United States, #5 in Georgia

    North Georgia Animal Alliance, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of volunteers. We operate on the financial support of donations, grants and corporate sponsors.

    "I follow this shelter and I recommend it often. I love that they treat animals with love and kindness. I..."

    joy s.

    Fan

    "North GA Animal Alliance is a small group of people who operate like an army- their passion for helping animals..."

    andrea o.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter


  • Project Freedom RIde
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    PO Box 624Evans, GA 30809
    augustaGeorgiaUS
    I like that they help small shelters
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    Project Freedom RIde

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #2 in Augusta

    Augusta

    Providing a much-needed service to dogs in need is the driving force behind PFR. We are their trusted companions in this life-changing journey from danger to safety. We are 100% donation driven and make anywhere from 1 - 2 transport trips per month thanks to everyone's support.

    "I like that they help small shelters"

    janice m.

    Supporter


  • Hands to Paws Rescue
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    augustaGeorgiaUS
    They are a small rescue that help the community
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    Hands to Paws Rescue

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #2 in Augusta

    Augusta

    We are a grassroots organization that begin with incorporation in 2015. Organized initially by Kathryn Ellis with friends and family that were concerned about the animal situation in the CSRA. The group received initial Non-profit status in September 2016 and have been GA Dept of Agriculture licensed since 2016. We have NO PHYSICAL FACILITY as we are a foster home rescue! To this day the rescue continues to be an All-volunteer, non-paid Board of Directors. All activities are volunteer-based and the rescue is an All-donation (or grant) based funding rescue!

    "They are a small rescue that help the community"

    janice m.

    Fan


  • Pulled From Wreckage Ranch & Rescue
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    2977 US HWY 41 S ELKO, GA 31025
    GeorgiaUS
    The most loving, thoughtful and caring folks you will ever meet!
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    Pulled From Wreckage Ranch & Rescue

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia

    "The most loving, thoughtful and caring folks you will ever meet!"

    christina s.

    Supporter


  • Dekalb County Animal Services
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    3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
    cummingGeorgiaUS
    I started working with Dekalb Country animal Shelter as an 18 wanting a kitten. I quickly learned how valuable space and time is when it comes to fostering. With the shelters help, my family was able to foster 40+ cats and kittens in 3 years. This shelter strives for the care of the less fortunate animals, and I know they could use this giveaway. They are constantly fighting overpopulation while taking animals from less fortunate shelters. I also got my soul cat from this shelter. She was my foster fail in my second year of fostering.
  • Dekalb County Animal Services Logo

    Dekalb County Animal Services

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #1 in Cumming

    Cumming

    The animal shelter of DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) is managed by LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit organization working to end shelter euthanasia. LifeLine provides humane care for the animals at the shelter, veterinary care including spay/neuters, pet adoptions, animal reclaims, volunteers, foster homes and rescue group coordination.

    "I started working with Dekalb Country animal Shelter as an 18 wanting a kitten. I quickly learned how valuable space..."

    brenna h.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster


  • Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc
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    cummingGeorgiaUS
    Love their work
  • Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc Logo

    Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #1 in Cumming

    Cumming

    "Love their work"

    titta.

    Supporter


  • Fulton County Animal Services
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    1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30336
    atlantaGeorgiaUS
    Bunny Buddies
  • Fulton County Animal Services Logo

    Fulton County Animal Services

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #2 in Atlanta

    Atlanta

    LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit ending the shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals, has been managing the Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) shelter since 2013. FCAS provides humane care for the animals at the shelter, veterinary care including spay/neuters, pet adoptions, animal reclaims, volunteer and foster opportunities and rescue group coordination. Also, we provide field enforcement services through our Animal Services Officers.

    "Bunny Buddies"

    julie s.

    Fan


  • bullpenrescue
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    augustaGeorgiaUS
    "I can't thank the BullPen reacue enough for their incredible work! Thanks to their dedication and compassion, countless dogs have found their forever homes. Their tireless efforts truly make a difference in the lives of these animals, and I'm forever grateful for their commitment to saving and rehoming dogs
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    bullpenrescue

    #99 in United States, #6 in Georgia, #2 in Augusta

    Augusta

    Located in the green rolling hills of Northeast Georgia, The Bullpen provides assistance and sanctuary for giant breed dogs and other vulnerable companion animals. We believe that by integrating grassroots community education and outreach, coalition building, support for existing animal welfare efforts, and our own independent rescue operations, we can eliminate needless euthanasia and improve the overall health and well-being of our four-legged friends.

    ""I can't thank the BullPen reacue enough for their incredible work! Thanks to their dedication and compassion, countless dogs have..."

    michele r.

    Fan


  • Star Bright Animal Rescue
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    GeorgiaUS
    PuppyPuppy
  • Star Bright Animal Rescue Logo

    Star Bright Animal Rescue

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia
    #8 in puppy

    Puppy

    Star Bright Animal Rescue is a 501C3, non-profit organization run by volunteers in central GA and New England areas. We rescue dogs and puppies from high kill and all kill animal controls, and strays, anywhere they need help, we try to help as many as we can. Most of the puppies that you see in New England shelters and websites (including our own) come from southern states. Nearly 95% of our the fur babies in our program come from a shelter in Georgia which we have developed a close partnership with the goal of saving lives from needless euthanasia. The remaining 5% come from abandoned and owner surrender situations.


  • No Kill Glynn County
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    GeorgiaUS
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    No Kill Glynn County

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia

    No Kill Glynn County (NKGC) is part of a national movement working towards eliminating euthanasia by working to find homes for unwanted or homeless cats and dogs. NKGC is a 501c3, all-volunteer, nonprofit with zero paid staff or government funding, meaning we depend completely on private grants and contributions. Our volunteers consist of people just like you, animal lovers, who want to make a difference in their community. NKGC is a foster based rescue, meaning we do not have a facility to house the animals. All NKGC's animals are in foster homes until they have been adopted into their new forever homes. NKGC's commitment is making Glynn County one of the safest places for companion animals and feral cats in the county by establishing Glynn County as a 'No Kill' community.


  • Brassknucklepinupsrescue
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    GeorgiaUS
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  • Orphan Annie Rescue
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    GeorgiaUS
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  • Clovers in the Ruff Inc
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    GeorgiaUS
  • Clovers in the Ruff Inc Logo

    Clovers in the Ruff Inc

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia

    Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to helping animals in our community. We take our convictions and turn them into action. We believe that shelter dogs make the best family pets and make it a top priority to find forever homes for dogs rescued from high kill shelters. Think you would be a good fit? See our contact page for more information!


  • TMMA Farms & Sanctuary
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    1570 Halls Valley Rd. Trion, Georgia 30753
    GeorgiaUS
  • TMMA Farms & Sanctuary Logo

    TMMA Farms & Sanctuary

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia

    Rescuing for years and mainly livestock animals, we have now become a 501C3 non profit sanctuary along with our farm. With this side, we can continue our efforts to rescue mainly special needs livestock or that special second chance animal. Some may have special medical needs, some may need some basic training or many just need a safe haven to live out the rest of their lives. As we grow and continue to maintain our current rescues, care is 24/7 and requires everyday upkeep, feeding, haying, hoof care, medical supplies and everyday special care for our special needs kids. We also have vet care when a special rescue comes in with major issues or problems. We continue our efforts with advancing our pastures and structures as we can. Our sanctuary section of the farm is home to llamas, alpacas, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs, cows, chickens and even all our family dogs have found us. 100% of all our donations are 100% tax deductible and go directly for the continuing care of our rescue animals and any future ones that we feel we can add if there is enough space, time and funds available.


  • Best Friends Humane Society
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    787 Ephesus Church Rd, Poulan, GA, United States, Georgia
    GeorgiaUS
  • Best Friends Humane Society Logo

    Best Friends Humane Society

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia

    Best Friends Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization. Our goals include providing shelt


  • Southern Comfort Animal Rescue, Inc.
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    600 Vance Road Soperton, GA 30457
    GeorgiaUS
  • Southern Comfort Animal Rescue, Inc. Logo

    Southern Comfort Animal Rescue, Inc.

    #100 in United States, #7 in Georgia

    outhern Comfort Animal Rescue, Inc. (SoCo Rescue) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that rescues and re-homes abused, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals. We primarily house dogs of all breeds, ages, shapes and sizes, and occasionally offer cats for adoption as well. We are a small rescue and the only resource for homeless dogs in a rural county of Georgia.


The Best Athens, GA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Southern Style Great Dane rescue
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    athensGeorgiaUS
    Great DaneGreat Dane
  • Southern Style Great Dane rescue Logo

    Southern Style Great Dane rescue

    SSGDR is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Tennessee. SSGDR is owned and operated by a Board of Directors and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are a foster home based rescue. We do not have an actual brick and mortar building. Foster homes are located in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

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  • Jasper County Humane Society
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    athensGeorgiaUS
  • Jasper County Humane Society Logo

    Jasper County Humane Society

    We created JCHS in hopes of helping the voiceless in Jasper County, Georgia. Jasper County is a rural town, with an abundance of unaltered pets, with very little community support. Our mission is to not only support our local shelter, with getting the unwanted animals out of our community and into loving homes so euthanizing isn't an option, but to also educate the community on the importance of spay and neutering their pets. The struggle is real as we have no local veterinarians. We try to help citizens with transport and financial burden with those seeking help. Bringing awareness to everyone about the crisis we face, not only as a rural county, but all counties state wide. Laws MUST change AND quickly as the overpopulation of the unwanted is greater than rescues can handle. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization. ALL proceeds go towards the medical needs of our shelter animals.

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  • Madison Oglethorpe animal shelter
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    athensGeorgiaUS
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    Madison Oglethorpe animal shelter

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The Best Atlanta, GA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Adopt a Golden Atlanta
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    PO Box 420256 Atlanta, GA 30342
    atlantaGeorgiaUS
    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dogGolden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dog
    Adopt a Golden Atlanta is a wonderful rescue with amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and energy saving so many deserving dogs. We have adopted from this organization and have volunteered for them. Each orphan they rescue is treated with so much love and care and time. This organization has so many incredible happy ending stories!
  • Adopt a Golden Atlanta Logo

    Adopt a Golden Atlanta

    Adopt a Golden Atlanta [AGA] is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving permanent homes for Golden Retrievers [both purebred and high golden mixes] in order to prevent them from becoming strays or adding to the shelter overpopulation. If a non-golden is best friends with a golden who is surrendered to us, non golden will not be left behind and will accompany the golden into our program and placed with the golden to live together in their new home. Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive comprehensive evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Atlanta is intent on treating dog owners who are faced with surrendering their dogs with the utmost respect, understanding and compassion. It is also our obligation to educate and assist the metropolitan Atlanta general public, and dog owners specifically, regarding issues such as responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Our goal is to reduce the number of Golden Retrievers sent to shelters. AGA will never allow a golden to die in a shelter. AGA relies solely on donations and has a 501(c)(3) classification with the IRS. Your donation is tax deductible. We also meet the requirements for corporate matching, employee giving and volunteer grant programs.

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  • Fulton County Animal Services
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    1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30336
    atlantaGeorgiaUS
    Bunny Buddies
  • Fulton County Animal Services Logo

    Fulton County Animal Services

    LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit ending the shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals, has been managing the Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) shelter since 2013. FCAS provides humane care for the animals at the shelter, veterinary care including spay/neuters, pet adoptions, animal reclaims, volunteer and foster opportunities and rescue group coordination. Also, we provide field enforcement services through our Animal Services Officers.

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  • Tails of Hope
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    atlantaGeorgiaUS
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    Tails of Hope

    Tails of Hope was founded in 2020 as a 501(c)3 organization but the genesis began long before that. In 2013, their sister organization, Coco’s Cupboard, began partnering with a local group whose mission was to assist military service members and veterans to lead healthy, productive lives. We loved connecting those who are wounded or suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury with ADA-compliant service dogs. Overtime, as our program grew, so began the start of the Tails of Hope journey. As our reputation in the local community grew, it brought many non-veterans in need to their door. Anxious to serve them as well, Tails of Hope Service Dogs was formed. We are now an all-inclusive organization serving anyone who could benefit from a service dog. Tails of Hope dogs do everything from monitoring a diabetic child’s blood sugar, “sweeping a room” for a veteran for PTSD, to helping a young autistic girl cope with bullying in her school.

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The Best Augusta, GA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Thomasville Humane
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    180 Big Star Drive
    augustaGeorgiaUS
    Found the most loving fur baby from Thomasville Humane Society. It great that they became a NO KIll shelter.
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    Thomasville Humane

    Thomasville Humane is a charitable organization committed to promoting the humane treatment of animals through a variety of means, including adoption programs, foster care programs, spay and neuter services, and community education projects with the long-term goal of eliminating unwarranted euthanasia.

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  • Project Freedom RIde
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    PO Box 624Evans, GA 30809
    augustaGeorgiaUS
    I like that they help small shelters
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    Project Freedom RIde

    Providing a much-needed service to dogs in need is the driving force behind PFR. We are their trusted companions in this life-changing journey from danger to safety. We are 100% donation driven and make anywhere from 1 - 2 transport trips per month thanks to everyone's support.

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  • Hands to Paws Rescue
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    augustaGeorgiaUS
    They are a small rescue that help the community
  • Hands to Paws Rescue Logo

    Hands to Paws Rescue

    We are a grassroots organization that begin with incorporation in 2015. Organized initially by Kathryn Ellis with friends and family that were concerned about the animal situation in the CSRA. The group received initial Non-profit status in September 2016 and have been GA Dept of Agriculture licensed since 2016. We have NO PHYSICAL FACILITY as we are a foster home rescue! To this day the rescue continues to be an All-volunteer, non-paid Board of Directors. All activities are volunteer-based and the rescue is an All-donation (or grant) based funding rescue!

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The Best Cumming, GA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Dekalb County Animal Services
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    3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
    cummingGeorgiaUS
    I started working with Dekalb Country animal Shelter as an 18 wanting a kitten. I quickly learned how valuable space and time is when it comes to fostering. With the shelters help, my family was able to foster 40+ cats and kittens in 3 years. This shelter strives for the care of the less fortunate animals, and I know they could use this giveaway. They are constantly fighting overpopulation while taking animals from less fortunate shelters. I also got my soul cat from this shelter. She was my foster fail in my second year of fostering.
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    Dekalb County Animal Services

    The animal shelter of DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) is managed by LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit organization working to end shelter euthanasia. LifeLine provides humane care for the animals at the shelter, veterinary care including spay/neuters, pet adoptions, animal reclaims, volunteers, foster homes and rescue group coordination.

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  • Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc
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    cummingGeorgiaUS
    Love their work
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    Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, Inc

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  • Cobb county animal control
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    100 Cherokee Street Marietta, GA 30090
    cummingGeorgiaUS
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    Cobb county animal control

    Cobb County Animal Services was established in 1971. As part of Cobb's Department of Public Safety, we serve the entire county, protecting the residents and animals of Cobb. The mission of the Cobb County Animal Services Unit is to enforce state laws and county ordinances pertaining to animal control and management; educate the community on responsible pet ownership and wildlife care and provide housing and care for homeless animals, while coordinating their adoptions when possible and humane euthanization when adoptions are not possible.

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The Best Savannah, GA Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc
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    No
    savannahGeorgiaUS
    Heather is the best and always stepping up to save animals in the community!
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    South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc

    We are a small rescue in South Ga taking in all animals from cats and dogs to horses and sheep. We try to spay and neuter community dogs as people will allow and educate to help prevent these issues from continuing for years to come.

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  • Renegade Paws Rescue
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    Renegade Paws Rescue

    Renegade Paws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) volunteer based organization dedicated to providing the highest level of care for unwanted, abused, or injured dogs in the Coastal Empire and surrounding areas.

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What's the Sniffspot Georgia Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Georgia Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Georgia chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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Sniffspot Georgia Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Georgia?

There are 35 in Georgia. 6 are located in Cumming with 29 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Georgia?

There are many reputable rescues in Georgia, the top 3 on our list are: Thomasville Humane, Adopt a Golden Atlanta, South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Georgia offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Georgia is German Shepherd with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Goldendoodle with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Georgia?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Georgia. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
We have a completely open adoption policy.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Georgia?

Yes! Georgia has all of the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: German Shepherd Goldendoodle Golden Retriever Great Dane Pit Bull Puppy

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Georgia that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Georgia?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Cumming is Dekalb County Animal Services. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Georgia is Adopt a Golden Atlanta.

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