PAWS Atlanta

We believe that people and pets bring out the best in each other. Therefore, our mission is to build a...

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5287 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30035
US
Annelle

Annelle is really starting to come out of her shell, thanks in large part to her fosters. They took her...

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Cartman

Cartman, 11, is finding a measure of happiness and peace again after having to come back to PAWS Atlanta because...

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Al Gresham

Al Gresham was rescued from a life outside, and he came to us in pretty rough shape, confirming our feeling...

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Flap Jack

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Spirit Fingers

Spirit Fingers, 3, is an athletic, fun, endearing dog. At 50 pounds and fully grown, she’s the perfect “medium” sized...

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Ox

We took Ox out for a walk today, and he was so happy to be out on our trail, soaking...

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Kokomo

Koko Mo, 1, just arrived at our program, and she’s in a foster home learning the ropes. She would do...

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Schatzi

Schatzi is settling back into the shelter after living most of her life in a home. Her former owner apparently...

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Ragamuffin

There are no bad days in the Land of Ragamuffin. Ragamuffin, or "Rags," is a bundle of love and energy....

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Tinderheart Bear

Tinderheart came in with her littermates, affectionately known as the Care Bears. They had been undersocialized and were scared of...

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Cove

Cove, 4 has the tipped ear of a community cat (a sign she was spayed and vaccinated) and the heart...

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Bonsai

Bonsai is pure goodness — gentle, loving, focused on the here and the now. She arrived at PAWS one morning,...

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Leona

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Smidgen

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Carlisle

Carlisle is a stunning, funny, social girl, who is smaller and stout. She’s very outgoing and loves to go for...

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Henry

Henry is a big, beautiful boy who would love to have someone who will play with him and teach him...

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Bunty

Bunty, 6, is a steady, friendly, social medium/large size girl. She has lived in a home and is familiar with...

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Big Papa

Big Papa was thrown over our fence one night but, luckily, he did not sustain any injuries. He was just...

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Patty Cake

Patty Cake is a funny, sassy, fun 2-year-old girl. She LOVES people and is very, very social. She’s very human-focused...

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Flame

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Sueno

Chai just arrived in the cat cottage. So, she is currently in her command center, which is tucked underneath one...

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Sherry

Sherry, 4, is a rock-solid dog: polite, gentle with kids, social, easygoing, keeps her kennel spotless. She’s affectionate and loves...

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Nia

Nia loves other dogs and really needs another gentle dog to guide her. Nia was helped by a Good Samaritan...

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Curly Fry

We’re getting to know Curly Fry, who is still a bit of a mystery man to us. He’s fully grown...

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F-150

F-150 is a big, bold, beautiful boy. He’s very athletic and quite strong. At 5, he’s in great physical shape...

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RuPaul

RuPaul, 2, has been in a foster home where she is thriving. We’ll post more about her once we get...

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Lizzy B.

Lizzy B is doing so well in her longterm foster home, and it’s really nice to see her thriving. We’ve...

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Squirrely

Squirrely will be your shadow. She adores people and just wants to be close to you. She could spend her...

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Funshine Bear

Funshine Bear is part of a litter of puppies taken in by PAWS Atlanta. She’s spent a lot of time...

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Sassapis

Sasappis came to PAWS when his owners could no longer afford to care for him. Their son had moved in...

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Austin

Arthur is hoping his second chance will be so much better than his first. This sweet guy has been put...

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Sweet Cheeks

Cool Hand Luke, 4, greets us each morning with a double-eared salute and a Mona Lisa smile on his face....

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Mangochi

This mystery mix girl is ridiculously cute. She’s also nice as can be. Mangochi, who is about 4, has a...

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Triss

Triss just joined PAWS Atlanta with her brother. She’s about 2-3 months old and is soaking up the world around...

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Mrs. Claus

We all have a crush on Mrs. Claus. She came to us ready to pop, an in short order delivered...

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Big Boy

Firulais, 1, 28 pounds, just came up for adoption! Stay tuned for more information on him.

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Casper

Casper is a fun, easygoing guy who loves to get out and explore with you. He’s a happy, sunny dog...

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Corkscrew

Corkscrew is great with other dogs (although no cats) and is a smart, friendly, athletic, joyful guy. He has lived...

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Piggy

Piggy is a perfect, velvety pittapotumus sweet potato who snorts with pleasure every time something makes her happy, which means...

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Sarah Ribbons

Sarah Ribbons is one of those dogs who just hits us in the feels. She's a loyal, attentive companion and...

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Ma'am

Ma’am is soaking up the world like a sponge. She’s learning all kinds of things — how to meet new...

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Charlotte

Charlotte is our free spirit, our wild child, slightly naughty, a tad mischievous and 100% her own lady. She has...

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Daisy

Our sweet, watchful Daisy is still looking for her hero. This striking American Bulldog mix is 100% people-focused and adores...

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Hot Chocolate

Just in time for cold weather, here comes Hot Chocolate! This gangly one-year-old shepherd mix belonged to a 2017 litter...

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Zoomer

Zoomer has appointment himself President and CEO of the "PAWS Atlanta Adventure Club." What's the Adventure Club, we asked him....

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Cora

Cora was valedictorian of her class at UFTB (University of Fetch That Ball!) and she's never met a tennis ball...

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Flip Flop

Flip Flop is a 1-year old dingus who is looking for an active adult home. He’s very keyed up at...

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Jacey

Jacey, has come a long way since she came to use from a feral community of dogs who lived along...

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Big Sky

Big Sky was born in 2018 and somehow showed up at animal control almost a year later. We transferred him...

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Peter Parker

Peter Parker, with his wide-open grin and anchorman hair, has made boatloads of friends in his time with PAWS Atlanta....

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SAILOR MARS

Sailor Mars is one smart girl, and she is in foster with a trainer so she is getting smarter every...

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Ebbie

Ebbie, 9, is one of our longtime guests, recently reaching the 6-year mark. He lives in his own air-conditioned, heated...

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