Animal Welfare
ACC Animal Control
Enforces Athens-Clarke County animal control ordinances, investigates allegations of animal cruelty, provides information regarding lost or found
dogs, and offers adoption or reclaim of impounded and surrendered dogs.
AthensPets
A gallery of photos and descriptions of dogs available for adoption at Athens-Clarke County Animal Control.
Athens Regional Spay and Neuter Center
Provides low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter service to significantly reduce pet overpopulation and subsequent euthanasia rates.
Athens Area Humane Society
AAHS strives to provide safe shelter, to locate loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals, and to end animal neglect,
cruelty, and suffering. Provides an online gallery of adoptable animals
featuring cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and more.
Athens Canine Rescue
A nonprofit volunteer network of foster homes dedicated to rescuing dogs in the Athens area and placing them in permanent homes.
Website features a gallery of dogs available for adoption.
Helping Paws Rescue
The Helping Paws no-kill shelter at Pawtropolis (a pet boarding & daycare center) provides a home for abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted by new families.
Cat Zip Alliance
A non-profit organization of volunteers working to reduce the number of homeless cats and put an end to unnecessary
euthanasia and feline overpopulation by actively promoting and practicing the principles of responsible feral cat
management. CZA serves as an umbrella organization for Campus Cats and Kitty Crusaders and other programs.
Speak Out for Species
S.O.S works to protect animals from cruelty and exploitation, to reduce animal suffering, and to promote
compassion & respect for all living beings.
Forgotten Friends
A UGA organization whose mission is to help raise awareness, funds, and help for local companion animal and rescue organizations.
UGA Animal Legal Defense Fund
A group of law students committed to raising awareness about animal rights and to providing a forum for education, advocacy, and scholarship aimed at protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system.
Critter Magazine - Athens
An animal adoption publication dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals by
promoting awareness and by showcasing homeless
animals who are in need of loving homes.
The Food Bowl Pet Soup Kitchen
A volunteer pet food bank that distributes free pet food to families in need.
Grace's Birthday Party
A celebration for dogs and those who care for them. Raises money for the GRACE fund which helps dogs who need medical care which their owners cannot afford.
Dog Parks
A guide to dog parks in Clarke County maintained by ACC Leisure Services.
Pet-Friendly Housing
A list of local aparment complexes & realty companies that are pet friendly.