PAWS Atlanta

PAWS Atlanta Our mission is to build a community of caring, by people helping pets and pets helping people. We wash dishes all day long all over the shelter.
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If you are able to help with some of our daily needs to keep our animals as comfortable & healthy as possible while awaiting forever homes, we would greatly appreciate it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2VFCGH608TCUJ/ref=cm_sw_su_w?sort=priority&view=null

The items below are ALWAYS needed at the Shelter, and may be dropped off at the front desk during our normal operating hours. Thank

you!

◾Liquid laundry detergent is needed for the MANY loads of laundry we do every day.
◾Dawn Dish Soap for Dishwasher. Dawn is preferred since it's also safe for young puppies and kitten in need of a bath!
◾Regular Bleach (i.e. Clorox Clean-Up is not safe for animals). We use bleach to clean all parts of the shelter.

◾Paper Towels. We use these to clean all over the shelter all day long.
◾Trash Bags. 55 Gallon, 1.5 Mil (this thickness is durable enough for medium/heavy weight trash). We go through 100 bags each week.
◾Gift Cards to: Amazon, Office Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Sam’s Club, Publix, Walgreen’s, etc. Newspaper
We shred newspaper to put in kennels. We use A LOT of newspapers and appreciate your donating newspapers to us. Copy paper
Batteries
Slip Leads/Leashes

Please note that due to sanitary and safety policies, we cannot accept the following items: choke collars, plastic bowls, retractable leashes, rawhide treats or toys, opened bags of pet food, sheets or pillow cases, electric blankets, dog tie-outs or tie-out stakes for yards.

As the temps drop again, our Animal Care Team and volunteers could use some hand warmers! 🔥 They spend a lot of the day ...
01/14/2026

As the temps drop again, our Animal Care Team and volunteers could use some hand warmers! 🔥 They spend a lot of the day outside, walking pups, bringing dogs to their outdoor runs, and making sure the shelter stays clean. Our vaccine clinic crew especially could use some warming up, as they spend hours outside every other Sunday to make sure things run smoothly. Help keep them warm and send a few HotHands their way!

🔗 Purchase through our Amazon Wish List: https://buff.ly/J5Lwlr8

Bug Update Alert! 🪲 Tiny little Bug came to PAWS Atlanta last fall when his owner couldn't care for him anymore. Everyon...
01/14/2026

Bug Update Alert! 🪲

Tiny little Bug came to PAWS Atlanta last fall when his owner couldn't care for him anymore. Everyone was totally smitten by him, which makes sense because he might be the most adorable thing we've ever seen. 🥹

Thankfully, Bug didn't spend long in the shelter. Just 10 days later, he was scooped up into a forever home. He's settled in splendidly with his 🐶 dog siblings and even went on 🏖️ a trip to the beach! His mom says, "We are so delighted to have him in our pack." We're delight for Bug and his new beginning!

If you're interested in adopting a cutie like Bug, visit pawsatlanta.org/adopt to take a look at all our adoptable dogs and cats ❤️

📲 Take that old phone or laptop hiding in your closet and turn it into toys and treats for shelter animals! Here's how:🐾...
01/13/2026

📲 Take that old phone or laptop hiding in your closet and turn it into toys and treats for shelter animals!

Here's how:
🐾 Visit https://trade.phobio.com/pawsatl
🐾 Choose your device, enter your info, and ship it for free!
🐾 Phobio turns your unwanted device into support for the animals of PAWS Atlanta. It's a win-win-win!

It only takes a few minutes but it makes a big difference. Donate your old laptop, phone, tablet, smartwatch, and more! https://trade.phobio.com/pawsatl

"If you ain't first, you're last." First in our hearts, that is! Meet Ricky Bobby 🥰 Ricky Bobby is about 6 years old and...
01/12/2026

"If you ain't first, you're last." First in our hearts, that is! Meet Ricky Bobby 🥰

Ricky Bobby is about 6 years old and as sweet as she can be (Yes, 🎀 she. It's a long story.) Her tail is always wagging and she loves belly rubs. She also loves to snuggle right up against you while she's receiving said belly rubs. Really, she's just a girl who wants a little love.

Ricky is currently thriving in her foster home. She knows so many good girl skills, including sit, wait, paw, lay down, and place. She might not be able to drive a racecar 🏎️ 💨 , but she's the smartest girl in class. She likes to be the star of the show, so her ideal home wouldn't have any kids or other pets.

The best part is that her adoption fee is already covered! All she needs is YOU! Submit an application to meet Ricky today. 🏁 Shake and bake, baby! pawsatlanta.org/adopt/dogs

Meet Michael Meowers! Halloween might be ten months away, but we have the next best thing. 🐱 While Michael may start off...
01/09/2026

Meet Michael Meowers! Halloween might be ten months away, but we have the next best thing. 🐱

While Michael may start off a little shy, once he decides you’re part of his inner circle, he becomes the most devoted cuddle companion. He LOVES being near his person — whether he’s stretched out against you while you work from bed or perched on your desk supervising your typing. He’s the perfect blend of comforting presence and quiet companionship.

This handsome boy enjoys all the simple pleasures: lounging by the window to watch squirrels and passersby, batting around his mouse toy, and going to town on his scratching post. He’s fully litterbox trained and has shown great manners in his foster home.

He hasn’t been introduced to dogs or children yet, but his sweet nature and love of human affection suggest he’ll blossom with a patient family. He does well with other cats, as he became part of the kitty cuddle puddle on the adoption floor! 🥰

If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate companion who wants nothing more than to be close to his person, Michael Meowers is ready to curl up and make himself at home in your heart. Put in an application to meet him today! ❤️ pawsatlanta.org/adopt/cats

Our first low-cost vaccine clinic of the year is this Sunday, January 11!Your New Year's Resolution might be to get heal...
01/09/2026

Our first low-cost vaccine clinic of the year is this Sunday, January 11!

Your New Year's Resolution might be to get healthier, but what about your pet? Keep them healthy all year long with our low-cost vaccines and preventatives.

⏰ starts at 10am, arrive by 9am to get a spot
🧍 first-come, first-served
📍 5287 Covington Hwy Decatur, GA
🏷️ Prices and packages are available for cats and dogs of all ages, including microchips. More info at pawsatlanta.org/vaccines
🐾 You can also purchase discounted flea/tick and heartworm preventatives while you're here. Ask at check-in!

Run on down to PetSmart in East Point this Saturday to meet some of our cutest pups! There will be plenty of dogs to say...
01/08/2026

Run on down to PetSmart in East Point this Saturday to meet some of our cutest pups! There will be plenty of dogs to say hello to, volunteers to tell you all about PAWS Atlanta, and you can even adopt and bring home your new family member directly from the event.

📅 Saturday, 1/10
🕐 1-4pm
📍 3665 Market Blvd, East Point

See you there!

Help stock our pet food pantry! ❤️ January can be a difficult time for many people financially. After the holidays, it c...
01/07/2026

Help stock our pet food pantry! ❤️

January can be a difficult time for many people financially. After the holidays, it can be a struggle to recover from the cost of buying gifts, traveling, and other expenses. Help us help our community this year and donate a bag of pet food!

What we need:
🐾 Any brand of cat or dog food!
🐾 Dry food, especially dry dog food, is our most-needed item.
🐾 Unopened, unexpired pet food

🛒 Purchase through our Amazon Wish list (https://buff.ly/J5Lwlr8 ), order anywhere to be delivered (5287 Covington Hwy Decatur, GA 30032), or drop off in-person in our donation bin next to the front gate any time. Thank you!

We're starting off 2026 with some exciting adoption events in the community! 📅 Check out our full events calendar to fin...
01/07/2026

We're starting off 2026 with some exciting adoption events in the community! 📅 Check out our full events calendar to find out everything we have going on this year. pawsatlanta.org/events

TISSUE ALERT — SMIDGEN has officially busted out of PAWS Atlanta after 461 days in our program!  She was part of a large...
01/06/2026

TISSUE ALERT — SMIDGEN has officially busted out of PAWS Atlanta after 461 days in our program!

She was part of a large group of dogs we picked up from after a major plant fire in September of 2024 forced the shelter team to evacuate all of their animals to a parking lot away from the fire.
Smidgeon was a beloved dog at Rockdale — the dog who’d been in their care the longest — and she quickly became a volunteer and staff favorite at PAWS, too. But, she struggled to get noticed and picked for adoption… until this weekend. Her new people were looking for a social, playful, confident dog, and they ultimately decided Smidgen was the one. She was adopted yesterday.

They sent us these photos (swipe) today of her on her way home and at her new house, along with a quick update:

“We wanted to thank you all for Smidgen, who we have renamed “Frankie”. Frankie is doing well. She loves her new toys and is learning our daily routine very well. She is eating well and slept at my feet in my bed last night, not that she gave me any choice :) ;)

She loves our backyard and is frequently power napping before getting up again to find a new adventure. “

Thank you to her new family and the foster, staff members and volunteers who have championed Smidgen and brought her to this sweet new chapter of her life. Make us proud, Smidge!

Happy New Year!  Here are a few of the sweet adoptions we celebrated in December. Swipe through and leave a comment if y...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Here are a few of the sweet adoptions we celebrated in December. Swipe through and leave a comment if you recognize any of these guys. ❤️ Thank you to and the adoption event.

Address

5287 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA
30035

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17705931155

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