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Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters replaces stolen van to use in interstate transport program

Forsyth County News - September 1, 2020

Furkids unveils new van to memorialize a past volunteer

Forsyth County News - August 28, 2020

Yap it up: Halcyon events provide spotlight for local pet rescue

Forsyth County News - July 30, 2020

YouTuber MrBeast films dog adoption story at Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters

Forsyth County News - July 28, 2020

YouTube Star Creates Dog Adoption Video For Furkids Shelter

Patch - July 27, 2020

Metro Atlanta animal rescue group targeted by thieves for 2nd time within days

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - July 8, 2020

Thieves get away with no-kill animal shelter's van

CBS 46 - July 6, 2020

Furkids Animal Rescue calls for community help after van is reported stolen 

Forsyth County News - June 29, 2020

Van stolen from metro Atlanta animal rescue group; fundraiser set up to replace it

WSB-TV - June 28, 2020

Furkids foster parents recognized by Petco as foster hero

Marietta Daily Journal / North Fulton Neighbor - June 16, 2020

Furkids participates in #GivingTuesdayNow while continuing to save hundreds of animal lives

Marietta Daily Journal / North Fulton Neighbor - May 4, 2020

Animal shelters see loss in fundraising, but adoptions and foster care skyrocket

Scripps Media / IndyNews.com - April 21, 2020

Animal shelter suffers funding losses over coronavirus woes

NorthFulton.com - April 14, 2020

Pet Adoptions on the Rise During Coronavirus Outbreak

Fox 5 - April 9, 2020

Nonprofits Hit From Every Angle By COVID-19

Georgia Public Broadcasting - March 30, 2020

Furkids Animal Rescue needs your help

Marietta Daily Journal / North Fulton Neighbor - March 19, 2020

Furkids Animal Rescue Consolidates Operations In Cumming

Patch - February 4, 2020

Furkids opens new adoption, resource center in Peachtree Corners

Gwinnett Daily Post - January 31, 2020

Furkids Animal Rescue And Shelters Expanding To Peachtree Corners

Patch - January 31, 2020

Furkids Urgently Needs Fosters, Adopters Before Moving To Cumming

Patch - December 6, 2019

Bank of America Plaza, Furkids Team Up for Dog Adoption Event

Atlanta Journal Constitution - November 15, 2019

Furkids celebrates new headquarters

Fox 5 - November 4, 2019

It's National Black Cat Day! 

CNN - October 27, 2019

Furkids Rescue takes in cats from Marietta cat rescue

Fox 5 - October 20, 2019 

Here's what Furkids' new Forsyth County headquarters looks like

Forsyth County News - October 19, 2019

Furkids finds their fur-ever home in Cumming

11 Alive - October 18, 2019 

Pet of the Day: Harley & Move to New Headquarters in Cumming Furkids Atlanta

Fox 5 - October 15, 2019

Cobb cat rescue operation is shut down after whistleblower complaint

WSB-TV - October 11, 2019

Furkids Animal Rescue Hosting Open House Oct. 19 In Cumming 

Patch - October 9, 2019

Non-profit Spotlight: Furkids

Atlanta Magazine - September 30, 2019 

Furkids cat shelter moving from Doraville to Cumming area

Atlanta Journal Constitution - September 16, 2019

Atlanta cat, dog shelter moving headquarters to Cumming

Forsyth County News - September 13, 2019

Furkids Relocating Headquarters, Cat Shelter To Forsyth County

Patch - September 13, 2019 

Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters is moving out of Doraville and expanding

Dekalb Neighbor - September 10, 2019 

"Cats" run loose at Atlanta's Fox Theatre

Fox 5 - August 7, 2019 

TransFURing love across state lines

Atlanta INtown - August 1, 2019 

Atlanta program gives kids chance to practice reading with cats

Fox 5 - July 17, 2019 

Petco, Furkids to host Roswell foster event

North Fulton Neighbor - June 18, 2019 

Miranda Lambert coming to Infinite Energy Arena, Supporting Furkids

Gwinnett Daily Post - June 17, 2019 

Free dog adoptions for National Pet Appreciation Week

Fox 5 - June 7, 2019 

#4 Sam Shelton (Furkids) & Kim Musso (Dogtopia)

Halcyon Trailblazer Podcast - May 30, 2019

A family friendly guide to getting the most out of an Atlanta Summer

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - May 21, 2019

Furkids helps kittens find new homes

WSB-TV - May 11, 2019

Pet adoptions on the rise during coronavirus outbreak

Fox 5 - April 9, 2019 

Local Heroes Come to Animals' Rescue

Peachtree Corners Magazine - April 6, 2019

Furkids Granted $500,000 From Petco Foundation to Save More Lives

Patch - April 5, 2019

Join Kaedy in Celebrating Furkids’ 17th Anniversary

97.1 The River - March 20, 2019

Adopt by Jan. 31 to help Furkids win $25,000

Marietta Daily Journal / North Fulton Neighbor- January 23, 2019

Miranda Lambert asking fans to donate to local animal shelter

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - January 17, 2019

How you can help Atlanta: A guide to volunteer opportunities

Atlanta Magazine - January 14, 2019

Press Releases

Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters Launches Pop-Up Pet Boutique

October 28, 2020

Furkid’s Foster Volunteer Susan Struble Nationally Recognized by the Petco Foundation and BOBS from Skechers for Saving Pet Lives 

June 12, 2020

Atlanta-based Furkids Cancels Largest Fundraiser of the Year, Issues Urgent Appeal for Support and Adjusts Operations During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 19, 2020

Furkids Headquarters and Cat Shelter Relocated to New Location in Forsyth County

January 9, 2020

Furkids to Relocate Doraville Cat Shelter

September 10, 2019

VCA Animal Hospitals to Support Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters by Providing Free Healthy Start Exams for Adoptive Pet Parents

July 9, 2019

Country Star Miranda Lambert Urges Atlanta Fans to Fill the Little Red Wagon to Support Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelter

June 17, 2019

Furkids Partners with the Petco Foundation to Celebrate Local Foster Volunteers

June 17, 2019

Petco Foundation Invests in Livesaving Work of Furkids

April 3, 2019

Atlanta-based Furkids Disrupts Traditional Animal Adoption Process with Unique TransFUR program

March 4, 2019

New Georgia Interstate TransFUR Coalition

May 29, 2018

Furkids Video Reaches Millions

January 5, 2017

Zappos.com, Best Friends Animal Society, and Furkids Announce "Home for the Pawlidayz" Pet Adoptions 

November 23, 2016

Atlanta Animal Shelter Chosen for Jackson Galaxy Foundation’s Cat Pawsitive Program

April 12, 2016

Furkids Earns Petco Adoption Champion Award

November 6, 2015

Atlanta Business Executive Millard Choate Makes Significant Donation to Furkids

May 19, 2013

Thanksgiving Miracle: Furkids Rescues Doomed Henry County Cats: Not One Cat Left Behind

November 23, 2011

Furkids Acquires Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society

November 14, 2011

Furkids Sponsors Contest for Rescue Cats

June 10, 2011

Furkids to Celebrate 9th Birthday

May 25, 2011

Beck Group Designs, Donates the Nation’s First Live/Work/Play System for Felines

April 14, 2011

Ohio State University Students Volunteer at Furkids

March 8, 2011

Ohio State Univeristy Students Spending Winter Break in Atlanta, Helping Homeless Animals

December 14, 2010

The Civic Project’s Volunteers choose Furkids for Atlanta Visit

December 17, 2009

Furkids Opens Surgical Suite in Time for USA Spay Day

February 19, 2008

Furkids to Celebrate 6th Birthday

March 6, 2008