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Dog rescues and shelters in Georgia

Places to adopt a dog in Georgia (GA), with phone, website and public reviews

191places to adopt
96shelters
95rescue groups

There are 191 dog rescues and animal shelters in Georgia with a public listing: 96 shelters and 95 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Georgia

Near Atlanta63Near Columbus17Near Augusta-Richmond County21Near Savannah18Near Athens-Clarke County45Near Macon16Near Albany11Near Valdosta14

Breed rescues in Georgia

3

Southeast Bloodhound Rescue

Carrollton, GA · Rescue group · Bloodhound
5.02 reviews
Website Directions

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Georgia

15

Renegade Paws Rescue

Savannah, GA · Rescue group
4.7269 reviews
Website Directions
39

Gwinnett Humane Society

Lawrenceville, GA · Rescue group
4.0282 reviews
Website Directions
58

Bainbridge Animal Services Center & Bainbridge Decatur County Humane Society

Bainbridge, GA · Animal shelter
4.3115 reviews
(229) 246-0101 Website Directions
60

Dogwood Trails Animal Rescue and Equestrian Center

Appling, GA · Rescue group
4.3110 reviews
(706) 831-2543 Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Georgia take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 573 dog breeders in Georgia.

Dog breeders in Georgia

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Georgia?

We list 191 places to adopt a dog in Georgia: 96 animal shelters and 95 rescue groups, of which 3 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Georgia?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Georgia?

Yes: Labrador Friends of the South, Georgia Poodle Rescue and Southeast Bloodhound Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.