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Dog rescues and shelters near Athens-Clarke County, GA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Athens-Clarke County

45within 50 miles
22shelters
23rescue groups

There are 45 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, from 5 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.

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.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Athens-Clarke County

2

One More Animal Rescue, Rehab, & Hospice

Athens, GA · 5 mi away · Rescue group
5.03 reviews
5

Second Chance Farms

Watkinsville, GA · 14 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
6

Clover Run Rescue

Jefferson, GA · 15 mi away · Rescue group
4.024 reviews
13

Companion Animal Rescue Inc. (CARI)

Rutledge, GA · 28 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
14

Best Friends Farm Inc.

Oxford, GA · 33 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
19

Pippi's Place Pet Rescue

Lawrenceville, GA · 35 mi away · Rescue group
4.712 reviews
20

Pet Adoption Center at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

Gainesville, GA · 35 mi away · Rescue group
4.6182 reviews
22

Friends of Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter

Lavonia, GA · 35 mi away · Animal shelter
5.03 reviews
28

Gwinnett Humane Society

Lawrenceville, GA · 38 mi away · Rescue group
4.0282 reviews
33

Georgia SPCA

Duluth, GA · 42 mi away · Rescue group
4.4219 reviews
42

Five Freedom Farms

Clarkesville, GA · 49 mi away · Rescue group
4.411 reviews
44

Crossroads Animal Rescue

Seneca, SC · 49 mi away · Animal shelter
4.314 reviews

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Athens-Clarke County, GA?

There are 45 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Athens-Clarke County. The closest is Athens Area Humane Society in Athens, about 5 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Athens-Clarke County?

22 animal shelters and 23 rescue groups within 50 miles.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.