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Dog rescues and shelters near Atlanta, GA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Atlanta

63within 50 miles
26shelters
37rescue groups

There are 63 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Atlanta, Georgia, from 2 to 50 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 Atlanta

2

LifeLine Midtown Dog Adoption Center

Atlanta, GA · 3 mi away · Animal shelter
4.427 reviews
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4

Southern Animal Volunteer Effort

Atlanta, GA · 6 mi away · Rescue group
4.211 reviews
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15

Homeless Pets Foundation Inc

Marietta, GA · 16 mi away · Rescue group
4.0140 reviews
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22

Georgia SPCA

Duluth, GA · 23 mi away · Rescue group
4.4219 reviews
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24

Angels Around Us Pet Rescue, Inc.

Alpharetta, GA · 23 mi away · Rescue group
3.911 reviews
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25

Gwinnett Humane Society

Lawrenceville, GA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
4.0282 reviews
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26

PurrNation

Kennesaw, GA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
3.68 reviews
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30

Forgotten Paws Dog Rescue

Acworth, GA · 26 mi away · Rescue group
3.815 reviews
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36

Pippi's Place Pet Rescue

Lawrenceville, GA · 30 mi away · Rescue group
4.712 reviews
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40

Best Friends Farm Inc.

Oxford, GA · 33 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
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48

Southeast Bloodhound Rescue

Carrollton, GA · 38 mi away · Rescue group · Bloodhound
5.02 reviews
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Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Atlanta, GA?

There are 63 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Atlanta. The closest is Nicole’s Fosters & Rescues in Atlanta, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Atlanta?

26 animal shelters and 37 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 2 that work with a single breed.

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.