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Puppies and dogs in Athens, Georgia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Athens, Georgia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Mac

German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, Young
Athens, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mac is about 1. She is an adorable and loving girl. Mac is very high-energy and loves to play as much as possible. Whether running around in the yard, sitting on the patio, or curling up under the blanket, she is sure to steal your heart. She is house and crate-trained. Mac has been working on obedience training. She would do better with a male in the household as she tends to listen better to men. Mac loves to be around people and dogs and is also very food-motivated. Mac would do well with a family or single household, as long as she has a yard to run around in. Unfortunately, due to new job requirements, I am not able to give Mac the attention she deserves.

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Vanna

English Bulldog

Female, Senior
Athens, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Vanna was adopted by my sister last year from a woman who could no longer care for her. She has since lived happily with my sister, her husband, and their two kids. Vanna is the sweetest girl anyone could ask for; at around 9 years old, she loves to be petted and enjoys sleeping! She gets along well with other friendly dogs, but at her age, she prefers to lay down and snuggle. Unfortunately, my sister can no longer keep her, as her family had to move back in with my parents, and my moms dog is not friendly towards other dogs. With kids around, its become quite chaotic. We really want to find Vanna a loving home where she feels safe and cherished.

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Brutus

American Pit Bull Terrier Great Dane

Male, Adult
Watkinsville, GA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I have had Brutus since he was a puppy. My ex wife and I adopted him in 2017. He will be 8 in September. He is a very sweet and loving dog. This is an incredibly difficult decision to offer him up for adoption, but if I can find a family who is committed to taking care of him, it will be best for him in the long run. My situation is that I am single father of a 3 year old. My ex divorced me very unexpectedly in the summer of 2023. Over the last 2 years, it has been a constant struggle to pay adequate attention to Brutus while taking care of my son. As he has transitioned from barely walking to now full toddler, it has become exponentially more difficult to provide Brutus everything he needs to thrive, like daily walks and loving attention. I never expected to be in these extenuating circumstances, but I have finally realized that this step is what is best for Brutus. I will be extremely selective and if I can’t find a good home for Brutus, I will keep him.

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Maggie

Mutt

Female, Adult
Bogart, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maggie was a stray puppy and is about 4 years old. We are not fully sure her breed but she appears to be some type of pit bull mix. She is great with people and most other dogs and very affectionate. She has never been around children so we aren’t sure how well she would do around little ones. She has a lot of energy and does require a lot of attention. She is house trained, but she does have a tendency to use the bathroom indoors if she isn’t getting attention. She needs a lot of long walks and/or a big backyard to play in. We are having a baby in the fall and have 4 other animals and need to rehome her so she can get the attention and love she deserves that she can’t receive in such a full house. She does not do well with cats but loves her doggy siblings. She does have skin allergies but regular baths and adding a spoonful of coconut oil to her meals has helped tremendously.

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Pumpkin

Mutt

Female, Puppy
Jefferson, GA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pumpkin is eight months old. She is a sweet dog, but does not get along well with our cats. She gets along well with the other dogs and with people. She is very rambunctious and that loves attention. She is house trained.

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Max

Golden Retriever

Male, Senior
Jefferson, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Max. He’s a good boy and the most loyal dog. He loves cuddles and pets and gives the best affection. He knows basic commands like sit, lay, shake. He’s up to date on rabies and on flea preventative. He may be considered a senior but It’s never stopped him from enjoying physical activity. We’ve had Max for over 7 years and he’s done well with our twins (they’re 6). We also have another dog he does well with. Max loves affection and gets a bit sad when he’s not with anyone. He would do great with someone who spends a lot of time at home or could bring him along on their adventures. Unfortunately Max does not get along with our cat and this is the reason for rehoming. We had an incident and It’s left Max being an outside dog. Please consider Max as your next companion as he would make a wonderful one. It devastates us to have to let him go and would love if we could find him the perfect match!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Athens, Georgia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Athens, Georgia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Australian Shepherd Advocates

Australian Shepherd Advocates, Athens, GA 30608

Pet Types: dogs

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Circle of Friends - Athens, GA

Athens, GA 30606

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Athens Area Humane Society

1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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D.R.A.R. (Disaster Response Animal Rescue)

191 Alps Rd, Suite 15, Athens, GA 30606

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, reptiles, small animals

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Australian Shepherd Advocates- Georgia

Australian Shepherd Advocates, Athens, GA 30607

Pet Types: dogs

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Athens Clarke County Animal Control

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles

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Athens Canine Rescue

PO Box 7064, Athens, GA 30604

Pet Types: dogs

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Helping Paws Rescue - a division of Pawtropolis

130 Whitetail Way, Bogart, GA 30622

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Oconee County Animal Services

1171 Branch Road, Bishop, GA 30621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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GA Samoyed Rescue

Statham, GA 30666

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
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English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier