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Linus Ladies and gentlemen, this is just what we needed. On Saturday, September 10, nearly everyone at Furkids was crying...tears of happiness. I (your humble…

When times are rough at Furkids, as is currently the case with the seven cats that are gravely ill, our beacons of hope and pride…

Remember Sangria, a Furkid of the Week in July? She was a shelter favorite with a reputation for her lively, spunky personality. We are heartbroken…

This week's Furkid is Tyler -- a beautiful, gentle, low-key, affectionate Flame Point (aka Color Point) Siamese cat. Tyler lives in Room 9 with some…

Our little Furkid Joon has a front paw deformity: Hammer (aka "Mr. Personality") has a sinus deformity and chronic sinus issues: Adopt a Less Adoptable…

Look at this handsome guy. Shadow is a little over a year old and is a beautiful, friendly kitty who loves to play with other…

Furkids recently ran a contest for our 2012 calendar and invited entrants to submit a photo of their rescued/adopted cat and share the story of…

A police officer friend, responding to a recent call, found a stray mother cat and her five sickly kittens. Given the grave condition of their…

We love to hear about how our furkids are doing after they get adopted into their forever homes. One of our cats, Shep, was a…

This week's "cat of the week" is a DOG! Yes, Furkids also has dogs available for adoption. Meet Zenyetta. She is a young, energetic, sweet,…

As the saying goes, it takes a village to make something successful, and at Furkids it is no different. It takes many people – hundreds…

Bonnie Ford was a Furkids supporter and avid friend to cats. Sadly, Ms. Ford passed away in May of 2011. The cats under her care…

We recently featured our new partnership with Jewish Family & Career Services in our June 2011 newsletter. We wanted to expand on how great it…

We can't say enough about our fantastic volunteer network -- especially our youth volunteers. Today, we had to put out an urgent call for help…

Talk about success stories! When Yang Yang and his brother, Yin Yin, were rescued from a Buckhead feral colony in August 2006, his right eye…

Atlanta, Ga. (June 10, 2011) – Do you have a rescued or adopted cat with a great face and an even better rescue story? If…

Event to Honor Melvin Gordon, DVM Atlanta, Ga. (May 25, 2011) – On Saturday June 18, 2011, friends, volunteers, sponsors and adoptive families will help Furkids…

Beck Group Designs, Donates the Nation’s First Live/Work/Play System for Felines Norcross, Ga.  –  Homeless cats living in the largest cage-free, no-kill animal shelter in…

[caption id="" align="alignleft img-responsive" width="120" caption="Samantha Shelton Founder/Executive Director"][/caption] Furkids is a 501(c)3, charitable, non-profit organization that provides a cage-free, no-kill shelter for rescued animals…

Students to Spend Spring Break in Atlanta, Helping Local Homeless Animals Atlanta, Ga. (March 8, 2011) – While many college students spend their spring breaks…

Students Spending Winter Break in Atlanta, Helping Homeless Animals Atlanta, Ga. (December 14, 2010) – This week, while most people will be getting ready for…

Homeless Animals are Affected by the Economic Climate Atlanta, Ga. (December 17, 2009) – On January 4, 2010, Tim Malcolm and Kirsten L’Orange, founders of…

Birthday Bash to Feature Auctions, Entertainment, Food and Beverages Atlanta, Ga. (March 6, 2008) – Ichabod is a Maine Coon cat who almost died from…

Helps Nonprofit Organization Halt Staggering Pet Overpopulation Atlanta, Ga. (February 19, 2008) – On February 14, Saint Christopher, Loverboy and Ham Hock received special Valentines: …