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Jazz Cats Shoot Music Video at Furkids

The Jazz Cats filmed their music video for "I Fell in Love" at the Furkids Cat Shelter in Atlanta, Georgia! Check it out to see…

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Hurricane Matthew Victims Update

- UDPATE -  Two weeks ago, Furkids took in 63 Hurricane Matthew victims who had been affected by severe flooding in the Carolinas. We asked…

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Save the Date for Georgia Gives Day!

Georgia Gives Day is coming up on November 17, 2016, and we are so excited to participate. GGD is a 24-hour, statewide giving event that…

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Last Chance to Enter Into the 2017 Calendar Contest

Great news! We’ve extended the 2017 Furkids Calendar entry date to Saturday, October 29! This is your LAST CHANCE to get your pet into the…

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What To Expect at Furkids Paws for Cocktails

WSB-TV and Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters will be hosting the 15th annual Paws for Cocktails party on Thursday, Nov. 17. The event will benefit…

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Chihuahua Puppies Dumped in Garbage

Furkids recently took in two Chihuahua puppies after a Good Samaritan found them in a dumpster. They were so tiny and frail, and they seemed…

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Competitive Furkids Kitties at the Cotton States Cat Show

by C.A. Folds Do you recognize this beautiful black and white boy in Renee Cardona’s arms? It’s Jesse, a former Furkid, now living with his…

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Furkids #petpARTners

At Furkids, we love it when our community gets involved, be it local businesses, organizations, service groups or schools. Hope Knight, an art teacher at…

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October Adoptions

  Adopted Dogs Hov | Lucille | Pedro Franco | Sargeant | Lucky | Rosie | Randall | Cindy Wilson | Gepetto | Angel |…

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Fabulous Fall Finds at Furkids Thrift Stores

Have you stopped by the Furkids Thrift Stores recently? Wondering what items the three Metro Atlanta area locations have to offer? You may have heard…

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Furkids Brainchild 15th Anniversary

This week is incredibly special to all of us at Furkids. It was on October 11, 15 years ago that Samantha Shelton found a mother…

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Over 50 Hurricane Matthew victims to arrive at Furkids

42 cats and nine dogs are being transported to Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters after being left in the wake Hurricane Matthew’s destruction. Many shelters in…

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Advocate For Our Dogs

October is ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH! Furkids has already found 30 dogs homes this month, even for some "harder to place" dogs like Trooper.…

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URGENT: We’re Rescuing Over 20 Animals from Rockdale County

See the FOX5 story! Over 20 animals need to be relocated immediately due to renovations at Rockdale County Animal Shelter. These animals have no place…

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Kittens With Entropion Need Help!

Furkids is committed to the health and well-being of our animals and to them the highest quality of life, even when the circumstances seem bleak.…

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Furkids Open House: Oct 1 & 2

Furkids is gearing up for our annual Open House! Pet lovers of all ages are welcome to attend the festivities at the Furkids Cat Shelter…

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Flea-and-Tick-Ridden Puppies Rescued!

These puppies were just rescued by Furkids. Their mother is a pet living in Lula, Georgia, but she is an “outside” dog. The owner said…

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We’re Hiring!

Furkids has employment opportunities in the Alpharetta area. We have openings for a Dog Shelter Manager and for full-time and part-time kennel technicians at our…

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Man of Steel

Man of Steel has had a pretty rough time. He is currently residing at the dog shelter and he has a skin condition that won’t…

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Tripod Kitties

It’s no secret that Furkids is committed to saving every animal that we can. We step up when other rescues will not or cannot. This…

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The Happiest Happy Tails You’ve Ever Read

Henree We’ve had so many incredible adoptions lately, it’s hard to keep track! What’s even more amazing is that many of our FIV+ kitties are…

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You’ll Never Guess How Long Boo Was Trying To Find His Way Home

Furkids CEO and Founder, Samantha Shelton, sometimes works from home… or should we say that her work tends to follow her home. One day, Sam…

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September Petco National Adoption Weekend

Once a month, the Petco Foundation hosts a National Adoption Weekend across the United States in order to find homes for thousands of homeless animals.…

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The Diaper Kitties

Lanier, Carter Rabbit and Rain all have a dirty little secret… it’s their diapers. They each have their own reason for being incontinent. For Lanier,…

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It’s Re-enrollment Time for Kroger Community Rewards

Are you a Kroger Plus customer? If so, you can help Furkids by enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards. Kroger gives money back to your preferred…

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