60 Years of Compassion

Our third annual Rescue Brew Contest winners are here! Congrats to Fish, Curly Fry, and Novella for their big wins. We're celebrating 60 years of PAWS Atlanta, and we can't wait to raise a can with you and your pets at the Rescue Brew Release Party of October 24. Join us at Fire Maker Brewing from 1-5pm. A percentage of every pour benefits the pets of PAWS Atlanta!

Deciding to adopt a dog is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. A new furry family member is a years' long commitment, and while there are many dogs in need of homes, not every dog will be the best fit for your home. So how do you choose? In this 2-hour session, Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant MarLee Thompson (CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, SDC) will guide you through the most important factors to consider to set yourself up for success. 

Thank you for an incredible Night at the Paw-scars! On September 25, we celebrated our 13th annual Party for the PAWS and 60 years of PAWS Atlanta. Auction items are now available for pickup at PAWS Atlanta Wednesday-Saturday in our admin trailer. Check out our Facebook page for event photos!

Do you want your employees to award you "World's Best Boss"? Schedule a PAWS to Play session to reduce stress at work and bring teams together. Enjoy adorable pups brought right to your office for an hour or two of belly rubs and smiles. Schedule yours today!

PAWS Atlanta offers Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics every other Sunday, beginning at 10:00 AM. These clinics used to be first-come, first-served, but beginning July 26, we will be scheduling appointments for our clinics. Clinics are held at our facility located at 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, Georgia 30035. During your visit, you can also purchase discount preventatives for your pet - ask our team at check in.

As we celebrate six decades of lifesaving work, we’re inviting 60 compassionate supporters to join the Constant Companion Society. Your monthly gift provides steady, reliable care for the pets who need us most and helps us continue saying yes to animals in need.

Be part of this special moment and help protect the future for the next 60 years to come. Plus… the first 60 supporters to join will receive an exclusive anniversary keepsake to constantly remind you of your compassion for shelter pets.

For 60 years, PAWS Atlanta has stood as a beacon of compassion, a place where homeless cats and dogs have found safety, care, and ultimately, loving homes. This anniversary is both a celebration and a call to action. We express gratitude for the past six decades of impact, while inviting our community to join us in shaping the decades ahead. Every adoption story, every volunteer hour, every donation is part of a legacy that honors what has been achieved and safeguards what is yet to come. Together, we ensure that PAWS Atlanta remains a sanctuary where compassion endures, and where the future of every animal is protected. 

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Wild Tunes to soothe shelter pets through the power of live music. This program gives volunteer musicians play at the shelter, calming pets and helping them connect with adopters to find loving homes. Experience the program for yourself at our launch on Thursday, April 9 at 11am. Interested in playing music in our Cat Cottage? Reach out to Delaney, Volunteer Coordinator, at dmarkham@pawsatlanta.org.

Looking for ways to get involved? Bring your coworkers, community group, or organization to PAWS Atlanta for a day of service. We're always in need of more helping hands. Ready to get down and dirty taking care of our animals? Sign up today!