Blog Search Results

Meet Hammer (aka Big Nose)

Hammer (aka Big Nose) is a long, sleek cat with a lot of personality. He is the first cat to greet you at the door…

Read More

Update on Ilyssa's Burn Recovery

Donations needed, just click the button to the right. 

Read More

Help Furkids win $5,000 for Christmas!

You can help Furkids win $5,000 this Christmas with 10 clicks of your mouse! It is that easy! Maid Brigade is holding an Open Hearts…

Read More

Adoption Success Story: Sasha

It has been a long journey home for Sasha, but she is finally there! Sasha was originally rescued by volunteers in December 2012. She was…

Read More

Ilyssa's Rescue Story - She is Safe NOW!

Furkids responded quickly yesterday, Nov. 7, to save Ilyssa, pictured left, from animal control. Her back end was cruelly lit on fire by some evil…

Read More

What Gives? Volunteer Opportunities for Atlanta Kids

Little ones sometimes need a gentle reminder why the “gimmes” have got to go. What better way to have them focus on things that matter…

Read More

DNA Tests for Six Special Dogs

Pictured above are six dogs that have been in our program for months to years without any applications. We are hoping by doing DNA tests…

Read More

Find your Fuzzy Valentine at Furkids

February is time to celebrate love. What better way to celebrate than with a new family member to cuddle, kiss, and hug! The entire month…

Read More

Featured Furkid - Emma Bear 12451

Emma Bear is a beautiful brown tabby Maine Coon mix. All this girl wants is someone who will give her lots of TLC and a…

Read More

Featured Dog - Jay Jeffries

Watch me go! I'm Jay Jeffries, a 5-month-old Lab/Border Collie Mix. I was the largest in my litter of three, weighing in these days at…

Read More

Featured Dog - Jasper

Jasper is true to his breed. This 15-pound boy is an outgoing, energetic two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Mix. His amiable nature is a great match…

Read More

Featured Pet - Tonka 11334

Tonka is a very handsome 5 year old male orange tabby with big bright eyes and “bulls-eye” markings. Tonka and his brother Tonto belonged to…

Read More

Help spread the word about #GAGives – a 24 hour online giving event for #nonprofits in GA

Join us Thursday Dec. 6 for GA Gives Day - a day to encourage giving back to non-profit organizations in all corners of Georgia. What…

Read More

Thinking Outside the Box: Balto goes home to Nebraska!

Sometimes a fresh perspective and a trip to Las Vegas are just what a person needs to get the creative juices flowing! A trip to…

Read More

A Year in Review - 2012

Dear Friends, This has been a great year to be a Furkid! Our 10th anniversary year brought us more activity, growth, intakes, adoptions, and opportunities…

Read More

Good Day Pet: Via MY FOX ATLANTA November 20

source: www.myfoxatlanta.com Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 ATLANTA -It's the Good Day pet for Tuesday, November 20! For more information on…

Read More

Furkids Saves 39 Cats from Death Row in Time for Thanksgiving

Every year Furkids has a Thanksgiving tradition - we save lives! On Monday Nov. 19 Furkids staff and volunteers prepared for 40 new arrivals with…

Read More

Celebrate Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week with Furkids

Furkids, Georgia’s largest no-kill animal shelter, is joining PetFinder.com to celebrate Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week. Pets that are different are often over looked, and this week…

Read More

We have a chance to share 5 million dollars in grants from Chase Giving

Furkids was nominated as one of hundreds of non-profit agencies around the United States to participate in Chase's Community Giving Program. Chase will be giving…

Read More

Paralyzed kitten and his brother need your donations

Little Sy and his brother, Willie, were recently rescued by Furkids after young children found them in the woods trying to fend for themselves. The…

Read More

Featured Furkid - Bessie

Bessie, a 40-pound Basset Hound mix, is known around the shelter for her soulful eyes and wiggly bottom. It's hard to believe she has had…

Read More

Featured Furkids - Piper & Willow

The precious sisters are ready to settle into their new home! These two girls are only 10 weeks old and precious as a button! When…

Read More

Featured Furkids - The PETCO Kittens

These 6 precious kittens were dropped outside the front door of an Alpharetta Petco store. We are so glad the staff contacted Furkids and assisted…

Read More

Featured Furkid - Fargo

Fargo is the last of 5 precious puppies raised at the shelter since they were about 8 weeks old! Fargo is a seven-pound Chihuahua/Jack Russell/Dachshund…

Read More

A Pet Project In Atlanta, Ga via NPR Radio

By: LORIS MANN Samantha Shelton of Furkids, an Atlanta-based animal shelter. This month we are collecting your stories about the good things Americans are doing…

Read More

Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors

Sign up for our
Newsletter