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Puppies and dogs in Decatur, Georgia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Decatur, 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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Peanut

Basset Hound Dachshund

Female, Young
Avondale Estates, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We are seniors and adopted peanut and piglet ( daughter and mother) from a shelter near Chattanooga TN in 3/23 after our dog passed of old age and illness in 2/23. We had planned to adopt a poodle but she turned out to have serious biting issues. We love the girls but they were untrained and can’t deal with other dogs though they are good with our 5 year old granddaughter. We can’t train them we did get them vaccinated and spayed and microchipped. After several applications for her mother we have decided that we can’t separate the girls. Check out her mom piglet’s profile
We'll also keep you updated on Hugo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hugo

Brittany Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Atlanta, 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
Requirements Fenced yard Someone who can provide potty breaks throughout the day No toddlers Hugo is a 5 month old, 25 lb adorable hunk of love! He loves his foster pup siblings, is crate trained and is doing great with house training! Hugo’s done well with the kids he’s met but probably would be overwhelmed by super rambunctious children. He’d likely do fine with a confident, dog savvy cat but would also almost certainly chase one if it ran from him. Leash walking is still new to Hugo so we are looking for a home for him with a fenced in yard at least for now. He will also require someone who is home a lot or can come home during the day for potty breaks. Hugo currently sleeps in his crate but would looooove to sleep with someone. While he’s definitely playful he seems to have a good balanced energy level. He adores his people and would love to be your new best friend!!! Thank you for your interest in one of our furry kids! Adopting from Releash Atlanta means you will adopt a dog that has been fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and medically cleared!! While we make our best guesses, we often don’t know what breeds our kiddos are made of. We cannot guarantee our guesses will always be right but CAN guarantee they are 100% good dogs! Our adoption fee is $350. **We only adopt to families in/around Atlanta, Ga (about a 1-2 hour perimeter)** If you are interested in any of our dogs, please visit https://releashatlanta.com/adoptable-dogs.php to either view more of their profile or to apply to adopt! If you have questions, please email adopt@releashatlanta.com Take a moment and like our Facebook Page for updates on our dogs and the first look at dogs coming into the program! www.facebook.com/releashatlanta Thank you!!
We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Atlanta, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Requirements - fenced yard When we received a call about a dog at a shelter who was covered in mange in addition to being grossly underweight with every rib showing, we didn’t think twice about bringing him into Releash Atlanta. When we saw him being temp-tested and realized he was a black pit bull mix, we didn’t think twice about helping him, knowing full well he had 2 strikes against him getting adopted - being part pitbull and being a black dog. We would like to introduce you to Whiskey, a 13 month old, 30 pound Boxer/Pitty goofball, and hope like us, someone doesn’t think twice about giving this sweet boy the forever home he so deserves. Whiskey * is 95% housebroken * loves other dogs of all sizes and people of all ages * sleeps in a crate at night but recently earned the right to sleep loose in his foster home because he behaves nicely * walks very well on a leash * snores like a buzzsaw! * is THE best snuggle buddy, and simply adores his people * enjoys sunning himself outdoors or laying in the grass playing with his dog friends, so he hopes to have a home with a fenced yard and another dog to pal around with Thank you for your interest in one of our furry kids! Adopting from Releash Atlanta means you will adopt a dog that has been fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and medically cleared!! While we make our best guesses, we often don’t know what breeds our kiddos are made of. We cannot guarantee our guesses will always be right but CAN guarantee they are 100% good dogs! Our adoption fee is $350. **We only adopt to families in/around Atlanta, Ga (about a 1-2 hour perimeter)** If you are interested in any of our dogs, please visit https://releashatlanta.com/adoptable-dogs.php to either view more of their profile or to apply to adopt! If you have questions, please email adopt@releashatlanta.com Take a moment and like our Facebook Page for updates on our dogs and the first look at dogs coming into the program! www.facebook.com/releashatlanta Thank you!!
We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Airedale Terrier German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Atlanta, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our handsome Boone was pulled right off the euthanasia list. He loved on his transporter the whole ride to us and has been the best boy! Boone is fully vetted, around 2 years old and weighs about 57lbs. He can be a little selective about who his dog friends are sometimes, but has done well with most of the dogs he’s met with us. We’re not best friends with every single person we meet either so, we get it buddy! He is crate trained and has completed basic obedience and will come with a free lesson for his adopters so they can learn all that he’s learned. Boone is looking for a home with no kids under 8 yrs old. Thank you for your interest in one of our furry kids! Adopting from Releash Atlanta means you will adopt a dog that has been fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and medically cleared!! While we make our best guesses, we often don’t know what breeds our kiddos are made of. We cannot guarantee our guesses will always be right but CAN guarantee they are 100% good dogs! Our adoption fee is $350. **We only adopt to families in/around Atlanta, Ga (about a 1-2 hour perimeter)** If you are interested in any of our dogs, please visit https://releashatlanta.com/adoptable-dogs.php to either view more of their profile or to apply to adopt! If you have questions, please email adopt@releashatlanta.com Take a moment and like our Facebook Page for updates on our dogs and the first look at dogs coming into the program! www.facebook.com/releashatlanta Thank you!!
We'll also keep you updated on Ravioli's adoption status with email updates.
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Ravioli

Boston Terrier Boxer

Male, Young
Atlanta, 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
Ravioli is a 32lb 2 year old boy that found himself in bad situations over and over before coming to us- due to NO fault of his own. Now, it’s his time to SHINE and have the wonderful life he deserves!! Ravioli is crate trained and has done well with the other dogs that he’s met with us. He’s fully vetted, completed obedience training and will come with a free lesson for his adopters. He’s a great size and a great age to go on all of your adventures with you! He’s met the dog savvy office kitties where he’s training and has done well with them (please understand that these cats are very used to dogs. If a cat ran from him he would probably chase it just like most other dogs would). Ravioli hasn’t met any small children with us so for now at least we’re looking for a home with no small children. Toddlers can be loud and unpredictable and struggle with boundaries and we want to set Ravioli and his new family up for success. Thank you for your interest in one of our furry kids! Adopting from Releash Atlanta means you will adopt a dog that has been fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and medically cleared!! While we make our best guesses, we often don’t know what breeds our kiddos are made of. We cannot guarantee our guesses will always be right but CAN guarantee they are 100% good dogs! Our adoption fee is $350. **We only adopt to families in/around Atlanta, Ga (about a 1-2 hour perimeter)** If you are interested in any of our dogs, please visit https://releashatlanta.com/adoptable-dogs.php to either view more of their profile or to apply to adopt! If you have questions, please email adopt@releashatlanta.com Take a moment and like our Facebook Page for updates on our dogs and the first look at dogs coming into the program! www.facebook.com/releashatlanta Thank you!!
We'll also keep you updated on Noah's adoption status with email updates.
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Noah

American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Atlanta, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our sweet Noah is another one who came to us after being let down his whole life. Back in the spring he was confiscated at an eviction and taken to a huge metro county shelter. He was pulled by a “rescue” who sadly only wanted him for his pledge money and then was dumped at a boarding facility. The people at the boarding facility fell in love with him, how could you not?!? Noah is fully vetted and has now completed obedience training with the people who advocated for him. He’s learned his doggy manners and his new adopters will get a free lesson so he can show off what he knows! He’s around 2 ish years old and weighs a little over 50lbs. Noah has done well with the dogs he’s met with us and has even met a dog savvy cat and done well! (please understand that these cats are very used to dogs. If a cat ran from him he would probably chase it just like most other dogs would). Noah is very food motivated and once he knows you’re the keeper of the snacks, he’s your new instant best friend! Noah hasn’t met any small children with us so for now at least we’re looking for a home with no small children. Thank you for your interest in one of our furry kids! Adopting from Releash Atlanta means you will adopt a dog that has been fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and medically cleared!! While we make our best guesses, we often don’t know what breeds our kiddos are made of. We cannot guarantee our guesses will always be right but CAN guarantee they are 100% good dogs! Our adoption fee is $350. **We only adopt to families in/around Atlanta, Ga (about a 1-2 hour perimeter)** If you are interested in any of our dogs, please visit https://releashatlanta.com/adoptable-dogs.php to either view more of their profile or to apply to adopt! If you have questions, please email adopt@releashatlanta.com Take a moment and like our Facebook Page for updates on our dogs and the first look at dogs coming into the program! www.facebook.com/releashatlanta Thank you!!

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Pibbles & More ~~Georgia

1167 N Carter Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

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Dearborn Animal Hospital

715 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Life is labs Rescue, Inc. dba iWag

715 East College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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Doggie Harmony

Decatur, GA 30030

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Animal Action Rescue

Atlanta, GA 30317

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Transitions Pet Care

Decatur, GA 30032

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Diamond Dogs Inc

Decatur, GA 30032

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The Dog House Rescue and Adoption

P.O. Box 33459, Decatur, GA 30033

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Safe Harbor Animal Rescue

Jonesboro, GA 30033

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Releash Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 30306

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