PAWS Atlanta provides love, nutrition, medical care and basic training to enrich the lives of homeless animals until permanent, safe homes can be found. Our mission is to promote responsible pet care, prevent pet overpopulation and enhance the pet-human bond. We are one the very few and oldest no-kill shelters in Georgia, offering pet adoption services, low-cost vaccinations, spay and neutering, discount health preventatives, behavioral training and education through community outreach.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Animal Planet's new series, Superfetch
Our friends at Animal Planet have a cool show premiering on October 3 at 8pm.
Zak George is the host of Superfetch and can teach any dog any trick! The season premiere is Saturday October 3rd at 8p.
You can see some of the unique tricks here, be warned as it's somewhat addictive and highly entertaining.
Top 10 Super Cool Dog tricks: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/superfetch-cool-dog-tricks/ Clip of a dog riding a tandem bike: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/superfetch-tandem-bike-ride.html
YouTube clip of a dog fetching a diaper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5eTtOCz9rg
Monday, August 31, 2009
Discount vaccination Clinics aplenty!
September 13 and September 27, 1-3 at PAWS Atlanta.
All your dog shots and a heartworm test, $70, cat shots just $45. Pinch me, I'm dreaming. Yes, save money, vaccinate your pet and save money.
Did we mention that you can save money?
Come forth and vaccinate.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Taking a Stand Against Cruelty
Taking a Stand against Animal Cruelty
Laura L. Mckelvey
A 3-4 month old Australian shepherd mix named Mailin was lucky when a PAWS employee walked away from the shelter, towards Covington Highway to collect trash thrown out by motorists. He found Mailin crumpled on a small white blanket with nothing to eat, drink, or contain him. He presumed that Mailin was dead and flagged down a vet tech to help recover the body. Indeed, Mailin was alive. He didn't need a leash or a crate to keep him from wandering because he had been starved to the extent that he could not stand or bark. Mailin could have easily gone unnoticed on that hot July day, but instead he was brought straight to the clinic for IV fluids and testing. The PAWS Atlanta vet techs and staff gave him around the clock attention for days. Finally, he could meander around the room, hold up his head, and even let out a few barks. Mailin is growing in strength and with everyone’s attention and efforts he will be available for adoption in a couple weeks.
Animals come from all over the place to be sheltered and cared for by the PAWS Atlanta staff. Some of them are transferred from local animal control facilities that are always full and under constant pressure to take in more animals. Others are found as strays or surrendered by owners who have lost everything and can no longer care for their pet. It is always heartbreaking to hear the lonely howls of the homeless dogs in their cages, but the pets that suffer from acts of animal cruelty are always the most difficult to wrap your mind around. These two dogs have shown courage and forgiveness when it seemed impossible to have either. They have a lot to teach us about moving forward and enjoying life.
It is because of our volunteers and donors that PAWS Atlanta is able to reach out to these pets. The shelter is sustained by your generosity, but the number of animals that need our help seems to be growing. Please consider making a donation to PAWS Atlanta today, or come out to the shelter to meet Mailin and some of our other critters looking for a family that will love them forever. By doing either of these things you are taking an active role in saving lives in your community.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Go for the Gold-Cat specials for August!

In August all of the cats with gold eyes have 50% off their adoption price.
Yup, just $50 to adopt a gold eyed cat in August.
Hint, most of our cats have gold eyes now...
Recap, thinking about adopting a cat?
All PAWS Atlanta cats with gold eyes have a special discounted adoption price in August. ALL of the cats are spayed or neutered, current on shots, de wormed and microchipped.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Yappy Hour, August 26, 6-8 at East Andrews
Finish up the dog days with a yappy hour!
Bring the dog to make things complete.
Drink specials, fun time and a large deck.
See you Wed., August 26 at East Andrews!
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east atlanta village,
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