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Vet Tech of 25 Years Adopts from Furkids After Losing Four Pets of Her Own

Vet Tech of 25 Years Adopts from Furkids After Losing Four Pets of Her Own

Sometimes we don’t know the impact that pets have on our lives until they’re gone.  Pets are like family, and losing them can be so…

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Furkids’ Favorite 10 Moments of 2021

Furkids’ Favorite 10 Moments of 2021

There’s no doubt that 2021 brought unexpected challenges for everyone... And with challenges comes change, triumph and opportunity. At Furkids, we can confidently say we…

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Lend a Hound

Lend a Hound

Did You Know... Fostering heals people just as much as it heals animals? That’s right! In more ways than one: Are you looking for a…

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Our 2020 Impact

Our 2020 Impact

We at Furkids are delighted to share our 2020 Impact Report with you as we look back with gratitude on your generosity and friendship during…

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Every one of us has a destination and purpose in our lives. What’s yours?

Every one of us has a destination and purpose in our lives. What’s yours?

You may think you know about animal rescue organizations, but Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters is someplace special. It’s a destination you have to experience…

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Furkids Receives $20,000 Donation and Special Surprise from Cryptocurrency Baby Doge Coin and NASCAR Driver Brandon Brown

Furkids Receives $20,000 Donation and Special Surprise from Cryptocurrency Baby Doge Coin and NASCAR Driver Brandon Brown

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Furkids pulled up to the Atlanta Motorspeedway with a few canine passengers for an exciting check reveal from a new…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Dana Young

Volunteer Spotlight: Dana Young

Our volunteers work their tails off for Furkids! They consistently go above and beyond to save the lives of homeless cats and dogs. This month,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Annelie

Volunteer Spotlight: Annelie

We couldn’t take care of the thousands of cats and dogs each year without our compassionate and dedicated volunteers who are always willing to support…

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BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters | May 5-9

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters | May 5-9

Join Furkids for the largest Empty the Shelters event to date! From May 5-9, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced cat and dog adoption fees…

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A Year of Hope

A Year of Hope

As we wrap up our 19th Anniversary and this year’s theme of HOPE, we want to take a moment and share some heartwarming examples of…

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Kitten Season 101

Kitten Season 101

Furkids rescued 1,377 kittens last year from March - October You can help make a difference! Beat the Heat Spay/Neuter cats before kitten season Trap…

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A Harrowing Look: Horrors of Dog Hoarding

A Harrowing Look: Horrors of Dog Hoarding

Dozens of dogs saved from extreme neglect need immediate help Last week we received a critical call to rescue 60 dogs in one of the…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica

Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica

We couldn’t take care of the thousands of cats and dogs each year without our compassionate and dedicated volunteers who are always willing to support…

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Fostering Saves Lives

Fostering Saves Lives

In early March, our family received an urgent call from the Furkids Foster Home Coordinator. A litter of five kittens had just arrived and two…

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Furkids TransFUR Program Expands

Furkids TransFUR Program Expands

Giving the gift of life never stops at Furkids.  In 2020, our domestic TransFUR program expanded to the islands of Puerto Rico & St. Croix,…

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Scruffy’s Road Home

Scruffy’s Road Home

"I was dumped at a rural county shelter, and I knew I was doomed." "I mean, who would take a chance on a blind, one-eyed,…

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A Holiday Message From Our Founder

A Holiday Message From Our Founder

As I look back on 2020, it’s so tempting to focus on how COVID-19 impacted all of us. While schools shut down and businesses were…

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BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope Event

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope Event

BISSELL Pet Foundation Brings Holiday Hope to 170 Animal Shelters Across the Country: Empty the Shelter Starts Today! Furkids is proud to be participating, once…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn and Joe

Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn and Joe

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our lifesaving mission. They consistently go above and beyond to save the lives of homeless cats and dogs. This month,…

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Door Dash Driver Discovers Miracle Kittens in Trash Bag

Door Dash Driver Discovers Miracle Kittens in Trash Bag

There are only a few hours left #GeorgiaGives on #GivingTuesday...   …and your generous donation can make a life-saving difference! This is your chance to fund…

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Homeless Cat Survives All Odds

Homeless Cat Survives All Odds

Today is the Big Day! Double Your Donation: Double Your Impact It's #GeorgiaGives on #GivingTuesday -- the largest day of giving across the nation, and we need your…

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Ellie’s Journey: Please help us raise crucial lifesaving funds on #GivingTuesday!

Ellie’s Journey: Please help us raise crucial lifesaving funds on #GivingTuesday!

Tomorrow is one of our biggest fundraising days of the year… #GivingTuesday and #GAGivesDay! We need your help to meet our $100,000 goal: your donation…

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This Flight is Their Only Hope

This Flight is Their Only Hope

When I vacationed to St. Croix earlier this year, I visited the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center and learned about their Paws from Paradise program…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Staub

Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Staub

We value each and every volunteer who donates their time and energy to our cause. In our Volunteer Spotlight series we're honoring our amazing volunteers…

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Scout Has Her Best Day Ever!

Scout Has Her Best Day Ever!

Scout just had the best day of her life! Recently, she got to go on a Pooch Pontoon ride with Best Friends on the Lake. That…

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