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Athens Canine Rescue

Dog rescue in Athens, GA

Athens Canine Rescue is a non-profit organization of foster homes in Athens, Georgia. We have no shelter facility and we rely upon a network of foster homes to house our dogs until they are placed in permanent happy homes of their own. ACR only takes in dogs that are friendly, companion animals. As rescue dogs, ACR pups have often been neglected by previous owners, and rarely arrive impeccably trained. They are very trainable however! Whether young or adult, ACR dogs are invariably loving, willing to please and incredibly grateful.

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PO Box 7064
Athens, GA 30604
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Adoptable pets at Athens Canine Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Rain's adoption status with email updates.
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Rain

Australian Shepherd/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Athens, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Dally's adoption status with email updates.
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Dally

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Athens, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Carter's adoption status with email updates.
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Carter

Siberian Husky

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Athens, GA

Rescue FAQs

Athens, GA and up to 30 minutes outside of Athens. We will adopt out further but the adopter must provide all transport for the dog.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please visit our website for more information on each dog, our adoption process, and our adoption application.

Fees: $250
Must agree to a home check
Must fill out our application

Adoption application

http://athenscaninerescue.com/adoption-procedures/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Athens Canine Rescue

Animal Care Hospital at Bold Springs

4953 Bold Springs Road,
Monroe, GA 30656

Athens Clarke County Animal Control

125 Buddy Christian Way (Dog Shelter), 150 Buddy Christian Way (Cat Shelter),
Athens, GA 30605

Newton County Animal Control

210 Lower River Road,
Covington, GA 30016

We'll also keep you updated on Gadula's adoption status with email updates.
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Gadula

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Atlanta, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Diesel's adoption status with email updates.
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Diesel

Norwegian Forest Cat

Male, Adult
Buford, GA
We'll also keep you updated on P.J.'s adoption status with email updates.
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P.J.

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Cumming, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Ryley's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ryley

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Roswell, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Muffler's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffler

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Alpharetta, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Isla -in foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Isla -in foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Danielsville, GA

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