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With spring well under way, we’re expecting a large influx of puppies and kittens at our shelters.
Although they’re awfully cute, these tiny, fragile animals require many resources to grow strong and stay healthy through adoption.
We’ve gathered a wish list of supplies that we need before Friday, April 14 to help care for these little ones.
Do you want a playful and fun friend but not all that crazy kitten energy? Are you yearning for love and affection but don’t want a velco cat? Would you like a pal to snuggle with when you need a hug? If so, Gennifer is the purr-fect cat for you!
Gennifer is a mature lady who loves to play with her yarn ball and laser pointer as though she’s a youngster. But unlike a kitten, you’ll find her curled up in a sunny spot or under the covers after playtime. She recharges best by sleeping curled up in a tight little ball.
Gennifer loves her humans and will greet you with meows at the door when you arrive home. Feeling like you need a good snuggle after a long day? Feel free to join her for a snooze session; Gennifer likes the company! She also loves being petted and brushed.
Perfection does come at a price and this purr-fect girl is iffy on sharing her home with another feline friend. If you do have a pet at home looking for a great gal such as this, an Adoption Counselor can help you find out if she’s a good fit for you.
You’re missing out by not having this purr-fect girl in your life. If you’re interested in adopting Gennifer, fill out the pre-adoption application on her profile to set up a meet and greet. Gennifer also qualifies for our Foster First Program, which means you can take her home for two weeks to ensure she’s your perfect match before adopting her! It’s a win-win!
We have 60 new Caregiver’s Club member spots that we urgently need to fill this month!
When an animal shows up at our doors, suffering and in need of immediate care, our caregivers ensure that we can bring them into our shelter and provide them with the life-saving support they deserve.
When you start your monthly gift today, your first 6 months of gifts will be triple matched thanks to a limited-time opportunity.
Your $25 gift each month will be matched by the Estate of longtime supporter Pete Mounts to become $75 for the animals through October … but only when you start your monthly gift today!
Are you ready to open your home to a beautiful, dignified, queen of a cat? Baby Girl is a gorgeous lady who is almost 16 years old, but she’s in good health and going strong! Baby Girl is looking for a loving home where she can relax, listen to music, and sleep in on the weekends. She’ll look forward to hearing about your day, and she doesn’t mind a little of the latest gossip, either.
Baby Girl’s glamorous black coat, spot of white, and golden eyes make her such a beauty, but she’s also got a top-notch personality. Some of her most loved activities are relaxing in her fish bed, enjoying gentle pets, and spending time around her favorite people. She’s always up for exercise, meaning a long walk to the couch, and Baby Girl loves her treats. You never know when she may break out in conversation; she is a chatty cat after all.
She’s spent quite a few years honing these skills, and now it’s her time to reap the benefits. Baby Girl would bring love and joy to your home, and she’s ready to be part of your family. This easy-going, sweet cat won’t demand too much of your time–she’s grown to be a little independent–but she still wants to share sweet days and quiet nights with her forever family.
If you think she’s the one for you, fill out the pre-adoption application on her profile page and we’ll get a meet and greet set up with her foster family.
When Karamel came to our doors, our Shelter Medicine Team was shocked by her condition. She was emaciated and the tips of her ears appeared to have been burned.
But thanks to the dedicated care of her loving foster family and support from our Shelter Medicine Team, Karamel gained much-needed weight and found her forever family.
Below are updated photos of Karamel’s cozy and fashionable life!
Last year, our Shelter Medicine Team treated 682 animals who were suffering from illness or disease, and our foster caregivers took 2,805 animals into their homes. You can learn more about the support we provide our community’s animals by reading our 2022 Impact Report.
Sure, it’s the ears that will grab your attention, but it’s Beanie’s sweet, affectionate nature that will have you falling in love with her!
Beanie is a busy girl and will be a great playmate and friend for you. She’s working hard on her leash manners in hopes of being your walking buddy, too. If you have another dog, she’d love to meet them because she thinks it would be so much fun to have a dog brother or sister to play with. Cats and children, however, are not her vibe because she’s a bit too excitable.
When Beanie is tuckered out from playing hard most of the day, she sleeps all night long in her crate. She also doesn’t mind going in her crate for naps or quiet time during the day. She’ll be so happy if you toss a treat in with her!
Beanie is housebroken and would prefer to live in a house rather than an apartment. This is because of her energy levels and her fear of elevators, which can be quite confusing for a dog!
This lovable, friendly girl is ready to settle in and be part of your family. We’re pretty sure her sweet dreams are made up of tennis balls, cuddles, and her forever home!
If you think Beanie is the one for you, click below to learn more about her and then fill out a pre-adoption application to meet her. She also qualifies for our Foster First Program, which means you can take her home for two weeks prior to adoption to ensure she’s the right fit for you.
Do you love animals and want to turn your compassion into action? Join our volunteer team to help animals in need!
We’re hosting an open house on Monday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Alpharetta location. You’ll learn more about how you can significantly impact our operations by volunteering at Atlanta Humane.
We’re looking to fill four key roles on our team:
The volunteer in this role is responsible for:
Volunteers must complete a 1-hour dog walking shadowing session with an experienced dog walker and complete a 2-hour dog walking mentoring session with an approved dog walking mentor. There are three shifts between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily that can be scheduled in our volunteer platform.
The volunteer in this role is responsible for:
Volunteers must complete on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer and be comfortable assisting with the moving on animals to designated areas within the shelter. Volunteers must also be physically able to stand, squat, lift, and clean.
The volunteer in this role is responsible for:
Volunteers must have strong customer service skills and be comfortable. interacting with the public. They should be able to communicate well as they will have to learn and convey each animal’s information to adopters. To begin, volunteers will need to complete a mentor session.
The volunteer in this role is responsible for:
Volunteers are required to complete cat kennel care training and complete a 1-hour mentoring shift with staff or an experience volunteer. They should have a basic understanding of or willingness to learn TNR best practices and be comfortable safely handling and moving traps that contain feral, fractious, or highly stressed cats.
When Karamel came to our doors, our Shelter Medicine Team was shocked.
She is extremely underweight, with every rib and vertebra easily visible. The tips of her ears are black and jagged, leading our team to believe they had been burned.
Our friends at Fulton County Animal Services brought Karamel to us so that we could provide her with medical care.
It takes a lot of work to make sure that animals like Karamel can be cared for. It requires partnerships with other animal welfare organizations to ensure that we can take in the animals who are most medically or behaviorally in need. It demands passionate team members who drop everything to rush to their side. And it needs a community of animal lovers, like you, supporting those people and providing them with resources to give medical care and behavior support.
We believe that every animal deserves individualized care. And as a no-kill shelter, we’re committed to being there for animals in need, no matter what their needs are and for however long they need us.
Last year, our Shelter Medicine Team treated 682 animals who were suffering from illness or disease, and our foster caregivers took 2,805 animals into their homes.
As Karamel goes into a foster home to heal, we’ll keep you updated. You can learn more about the support we provide our community’s animals by reading our 2022 Impact Report.
If you’d like to support our mission and Atlanta’s animals, please make a donation today.
If you have decided to take the plunge and adopt a pet, congratulations! Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or a veteran adopter, finding the right cat or dog to add to your household can be a challenge. After all, there are so many animals out there that are looking for a forever home (just take a peek at all of the adorable faces at Atlanta Humane!) that you may find yourself unable to choose just one. But no, you can’t adopt them all. The most important thing to remember is that adopting an animal is a serious commitment. Pet ownership takes time, money, and energy. But it’s also extremely rewarding when you find the right match.
When searching for the right pet, the first question you should ask yourself is: am I ready for a pet? In other words:
• Do you have time to raise a pet? Your dog needs to be walked. Your cat would like you to throw the jingly ball. If you find yourself constantly busy and away from home, adopting a pet means you’ll have to adjust your routine to accommodate your pet’s needs. Like all relationships, your relationship with your pet will take time.
• Can you afford a pet right now? Food, litter, dog walkers, toys, vet visits, obedience classes, and grooming all add up. By a conservative estimate, you can expect to spend $1,000/year for cats and $2,500/year for dogs on these expenses, according to Money Under 30. Other increasingly common issues for pet parents who rent is paying for pet rent and finding a place that accepts their pets. Check with your landlord for these details, and consider that owning a pet may prevent you from renting some properties.
• Do you have the energy to welcome a pet into your home? It will take time for you and your pet to adjust to one another. There will be potty accidents, maybe some chewed-up rugs, and potentially even sibling rivalry between your new fur baby and your existing one. These challenges can be frustrating to deal with but are well worth the love, purrs, and licks you’ll receive once you’ve moved past them.
If your answer to all of the above questions is ‘yes,’ then you’re probably ready to adopt. But, the question remains: how do you choose when all the options are so incredibly cute? As the old adage goes, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Looks are hardly the deal-maker. You also need to consider age, personality, and energy level. A good way to parse out these preferences is to think about a pet (maybe the neighbor’s dog or your roommate’s cat) who you’ve met and whose company you really enjoyed. Think about their traits and look for an animal that shares those characteristics.
Age: Would you rather adopt a puppy/kitten or an adult dog/cat? Would you consider adopting a senior? Raising a pet from a young age is much more time-consuming and expensive than owning an adult pet and, not to mention, the adult and senior animals have typically mellowed out and will be less prone to zoomies and scratches at the bedroom door in the wee hours of the morning.
Personality: This choice has a lot to do with what you imagine your relationship will be like with your pet. Are you looking for a low-key and independent pet or one that won’t leave your lap cold for a minute? Another thing to consider is the personality of the other pets in your home and how they might mesh with the newcomer. For example, a more shy animal may not thrive well with many siblings. Sometimes organizations will note if an animal is friendly with other cats, dogs, and young children. This can be important information to determine if a new pet would be compatible with the rest of your family.
Energy level: There’s a big difference between owning a pug and a Siberian husky, and it’s not just about the size. Pets and breeds that are high energy are the types that need regular exercise and enrichment, or else they’ll take that excess energy out on your home and your belongings. But if you’re an active person yourself, owning a high-energy pet may be a great fit. The opposite is true as well; if you’re a homebody, you would do better with a pet who is on the same wavelength.
If you’ve read this information and still feel indecisive, don’t despair! Many organizations, including Atlanta Humane, offer “foster-first” options that allow you to temporarily foster an animal and see if they are the right fit for you. If you hit it off, you can choose to adopt. If not, there is no commitment to keep the animal and you can continue on your search for the perfect match. Good luck!
When Penny arrived in our care, she was terrified. Our Behavior and Training Team would sit outside of her kennel, gently tossing delicious treats underneath the door to start building her trust. She’d cower in the corner, looking back with uncertain eyes. But each day, our team showed up, sat down, and provided her with different treats to show her that she was safe.
Over time, Penny grew a bit more confident until she was finally walking out of her kennel. But while she knew and trusted our Behavior and Training Team, Penny was still very afraid of new people. Eventually, she began to take a few steps outside of her kennel before she once again froze in fear. Our team sat back down on the floor with her and provided her with encouraging words and more treats. They told Penny she was doing great and promised to keep her safe.
When we moved into our new Atlanta location, the Arthur M. Blank Family Animal Center, we were able to provide Penny with access to our special Behavior Center. Penny had a larger, quieter kennel, with free access to her own safe outdoor area if she wanted it. This area is separated from our regular kennels and is only accessible to staff, so dogs like Penny can decompress and learn to trust again.
Penny’s behavior and training plan continued and with this new space, she began to come out of her shell even more and found her forever home.