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The Atlanta Humane Society is a no-kill shelter with a vision to increase animal services and impact more animals in our communities. Our Community Outreach services are focused on helping to keep families together with the belief that every person deserves to have the companionship of a pet. Watch the video below to learn about the important role our warehouse plays in the community.
Flea and tick prevention is an important part of your pet’s wellness plan. We’ve gathered key information that you need to know to help keep these pesky parasites off your pet.
Why is flea and tick prevention important?
Fleas and ticks can cause many problems for your pet, including giving them diseases. Some of these cause severe, lifelong illness, while others can be deadly. Fleas and ticks can also cause skin irritation and, in some cases, allergic reactions.
In addition to keeping your pet safe, flea and tick preventatives also keep you and your family safe. There are several diseases that fleas and ticks can transmit from animals to humans, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella, and more. Keeping your pet up to date with preventatives helps to keep these bugs—and their diseases—out of your home.
How much does it cost, and what if I can’t afford it?
Costs for flea and tick prevention vary depending on the type that your pet needs. Speak with your veterinarian about the best choice for your pet, then visit our Resource Guide to learn about low-cost opportunities.
But what if my pet doesn’t ever go outside?
Even if your pet doesn’t ever go outside, they’re still at risk of picking up fleas and ticks. If you have other pets in your home, such as a dog who ventures outdoors, it’s possible for them to bring fleas and ticks into your home and give them to your indoor cat. These parasites can also get on your pet at a vet visit, regardless of how clean the vet’s office is, and come through window and door screens in your home.
Fleas and ticks can survive in a variety of climates and have no problem thriving inside your home. Fleas are especially hardy and can be difficult to get rid of, so it’s best to use prevention regardless of whether your pet goes outside.
I can’t get my pet to take pills. How can I prevent fleas and ticks from bothering them?
That’s OK! There are many effective flea and tick preventatives available to pet owners, including those that can be applied topically, or directly to the skin. Speak with your veterinarian about the best option for your pet.
Several beagle puppies and their moms were just brought into our care after being relinquished to us by the Humane Society of the United States.
These 24 dogs — in addition to the 27 beagles we received two weeks ago — were living in confined, unsanitary spaces at a facility that breeds animals for animal testing.
The moms are scared, the puppies are confused, and they all need your support right now. Our Shelter Medicine and Behavior Teams are actively working with the dogs to provide them with the care they need.
Please, give now to help these families who are in urgent need.
We’ve partnered with Barking Hound Village to provide training resources for pet owners who need assistance. Learn more about preventing rude behavior in your dog by watching the video and reading the training guide below.
Almost all breeds of dog were created to work, and not just the obvious breeds like Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and German Shepherds. Poodles were one of the first retrievers and can have a very high work drive, which is something that everyone with doodle family members may be familiar with. Great Pyrenees may not have been bred to run around all day, but they were definitely meant to be alert and ready all day while guarding their flock. Even our Labs and Goldens were meant to work. It’s why part of their name, Retriever, is an action word.
Your dog’s not-so-distant ancestors spent all day working in some capacity. It is only recently that we began asking dogs to lay around at home all day. Engaging your dog with mental and physical exercise is crucial to raising and maintaining a well-behaved dog. Food and treat-dispensing toys are one of the best and easiest ways to provide your dog with additional mental and physical stimulation beyond normal walks and socialization. And when used correctly, these toys can teach your young and energetic dog exactly how you would like them to behave as they get older.
There are two main categories of food and treat-dispensing toys that we like. There are those that are hollow with larger openings, meant for smearables like peanut butter, non-fat yogurt, sweet potato, pumpkin, and wet dog food, in addition to those with smaller holes meant for dry food and small treats. For smearable toys, put them in the freezer after you fill them to ensure they last as long as possible and keep the mess to a minimum. This is especially helpful if you have a puppy because the cold temperature will ease the pain associated with teething. The standard Kong toy is the most ubiquitous of these toys, but there are plenty in all kinds of different shapes and sizes.
Toys with smaller holes require your dog to push them around with their nose and paws as the treats or food slowly come out and will therefore provide additional physical exercise. Some of our favorite toys are the Kong Wobbler, the Starmark Bob-a-Lot, and the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Toy.
There are a number of ways you can use these toys to prevent inappropriate behavior and teach your dog something more appropriate. If you have a dog that likes to chew on things they shouldn’t, make the common chewing areas magic. Whether it’s a kitchen with some tasty molding or the kids’ playroom with toys all over the floor, your dog will think a tasty goody magically appeared in the area if you put one of these dispensing toys there. They will often look for more of these toys instead of the tasty molding or kid toy.
If you have a high-energy dog, burn their energy with a Find It game. Spread at least 3 toys around a room when your dog isn’t around. Then bring them in, tell them to “find it,” and let them start sniffing for the toys. As they begin learning the game, you can spread the toys out farther from each other and eventually hide them throughout your entire home. Done right, a Find It game with some dispensing toys can take a dog over an hour to complete.
For high excitement situations or those that cause your dog to become fearful, these dispensing toys are a great way to redirect your dog’s attention. They will help keep your dog calm when guests come over and make them more comfortable when it’s storming outside. And the best part is that you won’t need these toys forever. If you give your dog something to focus on when guests first come in – at a time when your dog’s adrenaline is spiking – their body will begin conditioning to a calmer state during this triggering situation. And for those dogs that are fearful of a situation, a high value distraction like these toys will add something positive to the unwelcome event, causing your dog to become more and more comfortable when it happens again in the future.
It’s important to note that any additional food or treats you give your dog outside their normal mealtime is part of their daily amount of calories, not in addition to. If your dog is food motivated enough, you can feed them their meals with these toys. It’s a free time to give them extra exercise and is already part of your routine. And you should always be safe when using these toys. Do not leave your dog unsupervised with anything they can chew pieces from or that poses a choking hazard.
These food and treat dispensing toys are wonderful, but they’re only the first step in turning your rambunctious pup into a well-behaved adult. For more training information, check out Barking Hound Village at barkinghoundvillage.com/training or contact them at (404) 369-2014 and [email protected].
Celebrate the upcoming holiday in red, white…and bark! Between July 1 and 3, adoption fees are $0 for dogs aged 1 year old and up at our Alpharetta and West Midtown locations.
Roscoe is looking for an active family to call his own!
This 2-year-old pit bull/boxer mix is a happy boy who loves to be affectionate and seek out attention from people. He still has a lot of puppy energy, so long walks are perfect to tire him out and keep him happy. He’s wonderful on a leash and only pulls when there’s something super interesting to look at!
Roscoe’s favorite toys are tennis balls and anything with a squeaker in it. He doesn’t have a history with other pets or children, but one of our adoption counselors can help with introductions.
Roscoe is currently available for adoption at our Alpharetta location at 1565 Mansell Road.
Wet Nose Wednesdays are brought to you by Ingles and our friends at the Bert Show.
Last month, we received an alert from the construction team for our new Arthur M. Blank Family Animal Center. They noticed a special visitor coming by at night to explore the building and search for snacks. But this visitor wasn’t a person … it was a dog!
Our team safely captured the dog, who we named Perry in honor of the boulevard our new building is located on, and provided her with food, water, and shelter back at our West Midtown campus. While we don’t know how long she’d been living alone, she got the hang of being spoiled by our staff and volunteers very quickly.
Perry was adopted by a wonderful family shortly after she came into our care. But as we continue to build our new facility, Perry serves as an excellent reminder of this new facility’s purpose: to better lives, connect homeless animals with good homes, provide neglected animals with safe spaces, and uplift our community by instilling compassion.
We look forward to growing on the Westside and helping other animals in need, just like Perry.
Savvy is just one of 27 beagles who were transferred to us by the Humane Society of the United States after being relinquished by a facility that breeds animals for animal testing.
The beagles were born and living in confined, unsanitary spaces, likely with little socialization from humans. Savvy is very scared, as you can see, and our Behavior Team has begun working with her to help build her confidence. You can help her, too, when you give today.
Savannah is just one of 27 beagles who were transferred to us by the Humane Society of the United States after being relinquished by a facility that breeds animals for animal testing.
The beagles were born and living in confined, unsanitary spaces, likely with little socialization from humans. Savannah is very scared, and our Behavior Team has begun working with her to help build her confidence. She’s also under the care of our Shelter Medicine Team to provide her with the medical support she needs, but she needs you now.
Willow is just one of the 27 beagles who were transferred to us by the Humane Society of the United States yesterday after being relinquished from a facility that breeds animals for animal testing.
They were born and living in confined, unsanitary spaces, likely with little socialization from humans. Preliminary exams show a mix of tartar buildup, dental disease, hair loss, masses, and lacerations/wounds.
Today, our Shelter Medicine Team is doing further exams to fully understand the scope of care needed. But what we know right now is that their care will be expensive and extensive.
Please, give now to help these innocent animals and ensure that their futures are full of love and care.
