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Susan Struble, a foster volunteer at Furkids has been recognized as one of 22 National Foster Heroes by the Petco Foundation and BOBS from Skechers…

As we navigate through the unpredictable world we now find ourselves in, we are seeing so many animals that have been abused and traumatized in…

When Shae arrived at Furkids, we could immediately see her left eye had no vision, and was sunken and deformed. She was clearly in pain…

A local 911 call center recently received a report that a young dog was found stuck in a manhole. They rushed to the scene to…

As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, some people have been trapped at home with abusive family members when they previously at least had the…

Take the Pledge to Save Pet Lives   Approximately 1.5 million pets are unnecessarily euthanized in U.S. shelters each year. Now more than ever, we…

These puppies were scared, miserably uncomfortable, alone in a rural trailer park where no one knew them – and their mom was gone. They had…

  By: Jessica Peres, Scripps National Contributor Posted at 11:05 AM, Apr 21, 2020 and last updated 11:09 AM, Apr 21, 2020 Animal shelters across the country are…

This just might be the toughest message I’ve ever written. Our founding feline, Tortie, needs your prayers and uplifting wishes of peace and comfort right…

By Justin Felder, Fox 5 Atlanta Pet adoptions in our area are on the rise, demonstrated by a very busy time at Furkids, an animal rescue…

The coronavirus pandemic that has stopped the world in its tracks has changed our lives in a dramatically short time. We are all still trying…

Although her soft powder blue eyes say a lot, Sugar Pie can’t tell us everything she has been through in her two short years of…

Scruffles Eight-year-old Scruffles was starving and gravely ill, with an abscess in his ear and an upper respiratory infection. With cut-up ears, broken tail and…

Furkids is adjusting our operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We are experiencing a significant impact on our ability to save animals and on…

In response to the coronavirus, Furkids is adjusting our shelter and adoption operations. While we do not know what the coming weeks hold, we do…

Recently, Furkids was called upon to help rescue dozens of cats and kittens from a filthy, run-down home. It was a truly sad situation for these helpless, fragile…

Tiny Kitten Junie was found abandoned, lying on the side of the road and shivering in the rain. It was clear that she had given up…

Celebrating Our 18th Anniversary of Commitment to Saving Lives Yesterday, we ran into a particularly heroic Furkids adopter, Christy T. In May of last year, Christy adopted…

We love to share the amazing transformations of the animals we rescue, but sometimes the difference between "before" and "after" rescue isn't something you can…

Valentine's Day was approaching fast last year, and FIV+ brothers Hector and Felix had been waiting for a loving forever home for far too long. FIV+…

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Pet Adoption and Community Resource Center is now open! Conveniently located next to our Thrift Store at 4015 Holcomb Bridge…

As we begin 2020, we’re reflecting one last time on 2019 – a very historic year for Furkids! We moved to our new home and…

Hi, I'm Scruffles! I’d been homeless pretty much all my life, and it was getting harder and harder to survive. I had to keep moving from…

As 2019 winds down, we can't help but feel blessed and thrilled for the progress Furkids has made just this year alone, thanks, in part, to you.…

Pets brighten our lives — from longer walks to cozier naps and warmer welcomes every time we walk in the door, the love of pets…