Oh Athens, we're in trouble this week. With an extreme number of owner surrenders, our shelter is filled past its capacity level. Dogs need to leave here every day to make room for the new ones. We need adopters and more adopters!:-( Don't waste another moment as any minute could be the last for your dream dog.
A dog fills so many needs in a person's life. They act as our constant, loving companion; our guard and protector; our clown who brings bursts of sunny laughter into our lives, and so on. There is NO better time and NO time when you have been more needed by the precious souls you see featured here. These pups are all worth their weight in gold. Please adopt a friend today, and stick by him or her no matter what. Dogs are not disposable and would rather follow their human angel to Hades than to be in Heaven without you. Their loving owners (you) are their treasure, no matter what life throws at you. Your dog will love you regardless.
Shelter hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm
Closed Wednesdays
Site last updated May 13, 2008
Athenspets.net is updated with current pictures twice per week and updated status reports of each dog every other day or so. We keep it as current as we can, but there are times when you may see a dog featured here who may not still be available. Call Animal Control if you have questions about a dog.
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The cost of adopting a dog is $50.00, which includes a DHLPP-C vaccination, deworming of your new friend, an adoption information packet, and a implanted microchip. You, as the adopter, are responsible for the cost of spay or neuter and for returning proof of surgery to Animal Control. Adopters must obtain a rabies vaccination for their dog by the time the dog is 4 months old.
The adoption fee is $50 and includes a puppy's first vaccinations, a dewormer and a microchip (inserted under the dog's skin so that he/she can always be traced back to you if lost). At the time your dog is spayed or neutered, you are reimbursed $25 of the adoption fee, so your final cost for your new friend is only $25. It will be the most rewarding $25 you ever spend!! The process works like this...when you go to the shelter, you pick out the dog you want. Then you have to fill out an application. If approved, you can pick the puppy up the next day (if the dog has been at the shelter for the legal 5 day holding period). However, if the dog is old enough to be spayed or neutered, animal control will schedule your dog with a vet, and you pick him up from there. It's that simple. The awesome animal control officers do most of the work for you! All you have to do is show up at the shelter or vet's office to pick up your new friend!
For specific information on the dogs featured on athenspets.net, call the animal control office at 706 613-3540. Please refer to the ledger number when calling. *Don't forget, Animal Control keeps both 'lost' and 'found' reports on pets! If you have found a dog that you are keeping out of the goodness of your heart, feel free to call the shelter and let them know, just in case someone reports it missing!!*
Dogs are held for a minimum of 5 days if they are strays. After this 5-day period, any day could be the last for ANY dog at the shelter. If you are interested in rescuing a dog, PLEASE don't wait until a certain day to call. You should be organizing the rescue througout the dog's stay at animal control. If you wait until the last minute, the dog you want may no longer be available. Euthanasias occur everyday...not just on one particular day.
Pawtropolis has graciously offered to sponsor athenspets.net to help keep us going! Need obedience classes for your new buddy? How about daycare for those long days while you're working? Boarding? Dog supplies? A comfortable place for doggie baths? Pawtropolis has it ALL and then some! Click the logo to be taken directly to "the city that's gone to the dogs...and cats, too!"
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My beauty radiates from the inside out. I hope you will give me a chance to show it. Click here for more information about me and other orphaned canines! |
Athens Canine Rescue and Helping Paws Rescue
HUGE Adopt a Pet Day
May 17 , 10am -12pm:
Meet our pooches in the flesh at Pawtropolis (directions). For more info, visit http://www.athenscaninerescue.comor www.pawtropolis.com
Shop Amazon for ACR
If you shop Amazon through the link on the ACR Store, a portion of your purchase goes to Athens Canine Rescue!
Doggie Obedience Classes!
Pawtropolis is offering obedience classes for all levels of training. There is now a daytime class being offered as well as evening classes. Go to www.pawtropolis.com for more info.
Your Dog in Lights!
How would you like to see your canine buddy featured on athenspets? Email me your cutest picture of your own dog (pets only, no people please). I will feature your buddy at the very top of the website beside the "athenspets.net" header! Make your pup famous!
Email Allyson: athenspets@gmail.com
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