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Senior Dog About to be Put to Death Needs Our Help

SENIOR ABOUT TO BE PUT TO SLEEP - NEEDS OUR HELP!!! It's National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and what a timely story... This 13…

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The Leaves Are Falling, and So Are Our Adoption Fees!

November can be damp, chilly, and maybe even a little depressing; but we have the antidote - half-price adoptions for all cats and kittens the…

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Silent Auction Items Wanted - You Can Help

Furkids is gearing up for one of our biggest events of the year, Paws for Cocktails, on Nov. 5. In order to make this party…

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Celebrating National Vet Tech Week

Vet Techs and Vet Assistants are the beating heart of any animal shelter. Renee Cardona, Animal Care Manager at Furkids, is an amazing example of…

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Gwinnett Police are Looking for those Responsible in Terrible Cruelty Case

Gwinnett Police are looking for the public’s help to find who’s responsible for leaving an injured and emaciated dog tightly wrapped in a blanket next…

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Ollie’s Story - Our Senior Cats Have Tales to Tell, and So Much Love to Give!

Precious senior Ollie has been through way too much. He came to Furkids years ago, after being rescued from some children who poured scalding water…

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Furkids Adopts 187 Pets in September 2015

Furkids adoption team placed 187 cats and dogs in loving homes during September 2015. These volunteers work tirelessly to help place animals in forever homes. THANK…

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Adoption Mania sweeps the Metro during the Petco 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Petco Turns Fifty, Furkids Gets the Gifts! Petco celebrated its 50th anniversary the weekend of October 3rd and 4th, and Furkids partied hearty! We held…

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Read Black Beauty’s Plea for Help

Hi, my name is Black Beauty. I am a black lab mix that gave birth four months ago to five beautiful black lab mix puppies.…

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Furkids’ Dog Lucy Pie is on National TV

Lucy Pie was literally saved moments from death by Nikki Reed. She shared her story this morning on The Today Show. Consider giving Lucy Pie…

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Meet Furkids Feathered Friends - Ginger and Mary Ann

Meet our newest feathered Furkids. Joey and Chandler had a duck and chicken in New York City, why can't we?  Meet Ginger (duck) and Mary…

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UPDATE: Nathaniel the Pomeranian

When we first introduced you to Nathaniel he was unable to walk due to some mysterious illness or injury. We asked for your help and…

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Record Shattering Adoption Month - 321 Pets Adopted in August 2015

To say that August was a good month for our homeless animals is an understatement! This August, our adoption teams placed 247 cats and 74…

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Gemma has Feline Leukemia, and a PURRfectly Normal Life in a House Full of Love!

It was serendipitous that Kay and Don met as volunteers for Small Dog Rescue, now Furkids' Dog Shelter. They married, and have fostered more than…

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One Hundred Years And Counting! Help Furkids Celebrate a Special Friend!

Ninety-eight-year-old Rosemary Bauer had a wish, to pat a dog. Second Wind Dreams could make it come true, and they asked Furkids to partner with them on the project.…

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URGENT! Nathaniel Can’t Walk

URGENT! Nathaniel Can’t Walk

Look at that smiling face! A face of pure joy and happiness. He was safe. He was posing for his adoption picture and ready to…

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Meet Kael - A Unique dog with a Very Unique Story

Kael Keady has come out of the closet. With his secret off his chest he already feels much lighter than his 40+ lbs. Kael Keady…

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Monroe goes home!

Adorable MONROE Is Just Like Every Other Cat... He loves cat perches, and bird-watching. He loves snuggles on the sofa, and a good TV show. Now Monroe…

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Dakota Saves Rosie

He's our pick for National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Meet North Dakota Today is National Black Cat Appreciation Day and in honor of these amazing…

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Three Dogs Stray and Starving for Food and Help

UPDATE! We caught Simpson on 8/16/15. He is pictured to the right!  Starving for food and attention, these three dogs have been sighted for the…

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Strudel Lost Her Best Friend, But We Are Going to Save Her Life!

Strudel Lost Her Best Friend, But We Are Going to Save Her Life! The call came yesterday, from animal control. They had two lethargic cats…

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Lawrenceville Thrift Store Opens August 7 with Mega- Adoption Event

Our third thrift store in Lawrenceville will be opening on Friday, Aug 7th. Located at 255 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, in the space formerly occupied…

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August Cat and Kitten Adoption Specials: We are on Fire!

Tetched By the Heat? You Decide! We ran some hot adoption specials last month, but this August, we're on FIRE! Furkids is in a full-on…

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Let’s save some puppies!

What words come to mind when you hear, ”PUPPIES!?” Some people might answer with cute, puppy breath, innocent, baby, soft and playful.  How about the…

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