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Finding Your Best Friend

Are you ready to adopt? Great! We’ve outlined everything you need to know before adopting your new best friend. Each animal at our shelter has their own story, and we want to make sure your next chapter together is filled with health, love, and friendship. We take special steps to make sure both you and your future pet are ready to find one another.

The Full Rundown

At the Atlanta Humane Society, we want to ensure that each and every animal has the best chance of finding their forever home. That’s why, prior to adoption, each pet gets a complete evaluation to ensure they’re healthy and ready to meet you.

All of our adoptable pets receive:

  • A healthy pet examination from our Shelter Medicine Team, including a personalized medical assessment and treatment plan if needed.
  • A behavior evaluation as well as enrichment and training while in our care.
  • All age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming.
  • Our dogs and puppies receive regular flea, tick, and heartworm protection while in our care, and our cats and kittens receive regular flea and tick preventative.
  • A microchip to help ensure a safe return if your pet ever gets lost.

Free adoption day humane society near me

Free adoption day humane society near me

Homeward Bound

The Atlanta Humane Society wants to make sure that you and your new pet’s journey starts off right. Once all of the paperwork is completed, we’ll send you home with goodies to help your pet get settled in.

Our adoptable pets go home with:

  • A Healthy Start Certificate at VCA Animal Hospitals towards an initial exam and health guarantee within 10 days of adoption.
  • A four-pound bag of pet food from Purina
  • 30 days of pet insurance from MetLife, including:
    • $500 of coverage for accidents & illnesses
    • 100% reimbursement after a $50 deductible for covered accidents & illnesses
    • Use any licensed vet, emergency clinic, or specialist in the United States

The Foster First Program

First impressions mean a lot, but we understand that sometimes it might take a few days to determine if you and your pet are going to get along. Our Foster First Program gives you the opportunity to take an animal home for up to 14 days before deciding if they are the perfect fit for you and your family. Throughout this time, you’ll have the full support of our Foster and Adoption Teams in case you have any questions along the way.

Finding love can take time. And for some animals, it’s taken a little longer than we hoped to find a perfect home. Some of them are long-term residents while others, for reasons out of their control, have been overlooked. We hope you’ll considering adopting one of these special animals and giving them the life they deserve.

American Heroes Adoption Program

We’re proud of our American Heroes and what they do to keep our country moving. That’s why we offer a discount on all dog and cat adoptions through our American Heroes Adoption Program for first responders, current servicemen/women and veterans, all healthcare workers, and members of the National Association of Independent Truckers.

If you qualify to adopt through this program, please let an adoption counselor know and be prepared to show proof of employment during the adoption process.

Pet Alerts

Are you looking for a specific type of pet? We have you covered! Sign up for our Pet Alerts to be notified when a specific breed or type of animal becomes available for adoption. Once you fill out the form, you’ll receive real-time notifications through your email or text the moment a dog or cat meeting your criteria becomes available for adoption.

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We give love to cats and dogs when they need it most.

For more than 149 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to stand strong in defense of the vulnerable. We believe the relationship between humans and animals has deep significance and, together, we know that Atlanta can take action against animal cruelty, neglect, and displacement.  The Atlanta Humane Society aims to better lives, instill compassion, and uplift our whole community by connecting homeless animals with good homes and providing neglected animals with safe spaces.

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Give Now to Help Save Lives

Your tax-deductible donation will save homeless cat and dog lives, helping the Atlanta Humane Society to improve animal welfare in the southeastern United States by providing quality animal services that include preventative initiatives, education, and adoption of animals into permanent loving homes.

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New Foster Orientation

Sunday, October 30 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Foster caregivers provide temporary care for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in their own homes. Some of the animals in […]

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New Foster Orientation

Wednesday, November 9 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Foster caregivers provide temporary care for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in their own homes. Some of the animals in […]

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October 19, 2022

Between Friday, October 21, and Sunday, October 23, all dogs ages one year old and up at our...

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October 17, 2022

Meet Lady Macbeth, a fine feline in need of a forever home. This regal, mature lady is as cool as they come...

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October 14, 2022

For the full month of October, we're celebrating Brock, a handsome pup who is looking for a family to call his own.

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October 14, 2022

Our Community Outreach Team works to identify areas of need within the community and ensure that...

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October 5, 2022

This energetic girl absolutely loves people and the attention that they give her...

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How much does it cost to adopt a dog?

Ongoing Expenses.

Does SPCA treat animals for free?

We assist animals that come from indigent areas, who need dipping, de-worming, mange treatment and rabies vaccinations, at our kennels free of charge.

What is kitten season?

Typically lasting between the months of April and October, kitten season refers to the period of time when female cats are often giving birth to litters (though it can happen year-round). A variety of factors including longer days, warmer weather and increased access to food can attribute to this yearly phenomenon.

How can I get a free dog?

Keep an eye out for adoption-fee free events at your local shelters. This is the most responsible way to go about getting free puppies. You can also ask your friends, coworkers and general acquaintances to keep their ears to the ground for you.