We believe that collaboration saves lives. Atlanta Humane partners with shelters, rescues, and animal welfare organizations across Georgia and the Southeast to expand lifesaving capacity through transport, training, supplies, grant funding, and shared resources. Together, we build stronger systems of care and create more positive outcomes for animals.
Programs and Services Offered
Capitol Improvement Grant Program
Overview
Our Capital Improvement Grant Program provides funding for Georgia-based shelters to improve their facilities in alignment with the ASV Guidelines. These projects create healthier, safer environments for animals and the people who care for them.
Who It Serves
Animal welfare organizations and shelters located in the state of Georgia with infrastructure needs tied to improving animal care.
How to Access
The most recent grant cycle is now closed. Updates will be posted here when future funding becomes available.
How to Support
This program is funded through a dedicated grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation. While public donations do not fund this initiative directly, your support of Atlanta Humane helps sustain our broader efforts to strengthen animal welfare partnerships across the state.
Food and Supply Support
Overview
Thanks to generous community donations and our partnership with Greater Good Charities, we distribute pet food and supplies to shelters, rescues, and community organizations—helping them care for more animals with fewer financial barriers.
Who It Serves
Rescue groups, shelters, and community organizations in need of pet food and essential supplies.
We are always looking for donated pet food (especially small, lightweight bags) and pet supplies. You can drop off donations at our Atlanta location at 1551 Perry Boulevard or purchase one of our most-in need items directly from our Amazon Wish List to have it shipped to us.
Trainings and Workshops
Overview
We offer practical, skill-focused trainings and workshops for animal welfare professionals on topics like shelter medicine, animal behavior, handling, and operations—all built to elevate care and collaboration.
Who It Serves
Shelter and rescue staff, volunteers, and animal welfare professionals across Georgia and the Southeast.
How to Access
Training opportunities are announced via email and partner networks. You can also connect through our Southeast Animal Collaborative group.
Through coordinated transfers, we help reduce overcrowding and increase adoption opportunities across the region. Our team organizes and assists with safe animal transport between shelters, including our own.
Who It Serves
Shelters and rescue organizations seeking to transfer animals in or out to better match capacity and adoption demand.
Donate to help cover transport logistics, supplies, and fuel.
Dogs for Better Lives
Overview
We partner with Dogs for Better Lives to identify shelter dogs with the potential to become life-changing assistance animals. Dogs selected for the program begin their journey at our Marietta location, where a dedicated training space designed to feel like a home helps them adjust to a real-world environment. This partnership opens new doors for dogs with the right temperament and energy to serve people in need with purpose and confidence.
Who It Serves
People in need of professionally trained assistance or therapy dogs.
Fostering a dog in the program provides critical early care and socialization, helping prepare them for their future role.
Southeast Animal Collaborative
Overview
The Southeast Animal Collaborative is a regional network connecting shelters, rescuers, and organizations to coordinate transfers, share resources, and strengthen animal welfare partnerships.
Who It Serves
Animal welfare professionals and organizations across the Southeast looking to connect, collaborate, and create lifesaving outcomes.
How to Access
Join the Southeast Animal Collaborative Facebook Group to start building connections and finding transport or placement solutions.
How to Support
Promote the group, invite fellow organizations, or donate to help us support communication tools and collaborative efforts.
Stay Connected
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Rescue Stories and Transport Highlights
Explore stories of animals whose lives were changed through our partnerships. From rescue missions to large-scale transports, these articles share how collaboration with shelters and organizations across the region is creating brighter futures for pets in need.
When shelters work together, animals and communities thrive. Thanks to a $175,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation, we’re making that vision a reality across Georgia.
