Atlanta Humane Society | Dog & Cat Adoption | Pet Rescue

We give animals hope and a second chance.

For more than 150 years, the Atlanta Humane Society has stood as a pillar of support for animals and people in our city. When you give, you are helping homeless animals find loving homes, offering medical care to those in pain, and supporting outreach programs that uplift our entire community.

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Our Vision for the Future

Our goal is clear and deeply motivated by our desire to keep pets in their loving homes: we seek to improve the lives and well-being of pets and people, collectively and perhaps most importantly, one life, one need, one animal at a time.

Your Support Changes Lives

Your gift impacts pets and people in our community. And, just last year, so many lives were changed because of your support.

143,407

Animals Impacted
1,033,086

lbs of Pet Food Distribution
451

Sick Animals Treated
25,513

Community Members Connected to Resources

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Puppy Yoga

Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a pawsitively delightful yoga session featuring puppies! Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this event promises relaxation, laughter, and plenty of puppy love.

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The cats are in control now.

April 1, 2025

Donate Kitten Season & TNR

We're taken over the website and we're not giving it back until our demands for kitten season have been met.

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Remembering Pamela Isdell

March 31, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Pamela Isdell, an extraordinary advocate for animal welfare.

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Service Dog Training Comes to Marietta

March 30, 2025

Our Marietta Location Second Chances

We’re excited to announce that our new Marietta location will be home to a special partnership with Dogs for Better Lives!

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Three dogs. One incredible transformation.

March 24, 2025

Second Chances Success Stories

With the help of our Behavior Team, Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles are taking steps toward healing and building trust.

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Three Poodles Get a New Start

March 19, 2025

Success Stories

Three beloved poodles are safe, after tragedy left them with nowhere to go.

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Julian is a true queen and is looking for someone

Julian is a true queen and is looking for someone to rule over forever 👑 ❤️

She's looking for someone willing to earn her trust, who has a calm and loving home, and will always give affection when she asks for it.

If you think you're worthy, you can visit her at our new Marietta location or learn more about her from the link in our bio!

SOS! The cats have taken over our website and

🚨 SOS! The cats have taken over our website and they’re holding it ransom for treats, toys, and lifesaving kitten supplies! 🐱

Kitten season is here, and these mischievous felines won’t give us back our site until we get enough supplies to help care for the tiny troublemakers flooding our shelter.

Please help us get our website back by donating from our kitten wishlist! (linked in bio)

Ashley was adopted as a hopeful puppy, but now she

Ashley was adopted as a hopeful puppy, but now she’s back at the shelter as an unsure adult.

She was returned to us for reasons beyond her control, and is now feeling anxious and overwhelmed in the shelter. She does best in a home where she can settle into a peaceful routine and feel safe and loved.

Please help us spread the word that Ashley is housebroken, non-destructive, quiet, gentle, and incredibly loving. Despite everything she’s been through, she still holds onto hope that her next home will be her forever.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about her ❤️

Adopt Michael and his ball by visiting the link in

Adopt Michael and his ball by visiting the link in our bio 🎾 ❤️ #shelterdog #atlantahumanesociety #humanesociety #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #dogsofatlanta

Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup were recently resc

Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup were recently rescued from a dire situation where more than 30 dogs were left neglected and struggling to survive. They arrived scared, shut down, and unsure of the world around them.

But thanks to the patience and dedication of our behavior team, these sweet pups are making incredible progress every day! They’re learning to trust, accepting gentle pets, and even rolling over for belly rubs.

Bubbles has come so far that he’s officially ready for adoption, and Blossom and Buttercup aren’t far behind! ❤️

It’s scientifically proven that combining yoga a

It’s scientifically proven that combining yoga and puppies is the ultimate way to relax. 🐶
(*Scientists used in this study may or may not have been puppies)

We've got two Puppy Yoga classes coming up, April 3rd & April 10th starting at 6:30 PM. To reserve your spot for the cutest class in town, visit the link in our bio ❤️

We found Samson abandoned, dehydrated, covered in

We found Samson abandoned, dehydrated, covered in blue paint, and with two open wounds. We don’t know how he ended up this way, but he was in desperate need of help.

Thanks to our dedicated shelter medicine team, he received the care he needed and is now recovering in a loving foster home. With each day, he’s getting stronger, and soon, we hope he’ll be ready to find his forever home.

If you're looking for the ultimate couch potato, L

If you're looking for the ultimate couch potato, Libby is your girl! At 12 years old, she’s a pro at relaxation and loves spending her weekends binge-watching her favorite shows.

She's housebroken, dog and cat friendly, and will always keep a seat warm for you. Think you’ve got the perfect couch for Libby to call home? 😴 Tap the link in our bio to meet her!

Meet Poppy, the sweetest, silliest girl who found

Meet Poppy, the sweetest, silliest girl who found her forever home! From playful toy sessions to cozy movie nights on a heated blanket, Poppy has brought endless joy to her new family. Her adopter says that bringing her home was the best decision they ever made ❤️

📖 Have a special adoption story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Share your story by visiting the link in our bio.

These dogs came to us from a heartbreaking situati

These dogs came to us from a heartbreaking situation where more than 30 of them were left to fend for themselves in dangerous conditions. Many suffered from malnutrition, flea infestations, and even gunshot wounds.

Fearful and unsure of the world, they will begin working with our behavior team to build trust and confidence. Through patience and care, we hope they will learn that humans can be a source of love and safety.

None of this would have been possible without @rescue_with_me_, whose tireless efforts saved these dogs from unimaginable conditions. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication in giving these dogs a chance at a better life.