Furkids is a 501(c)(3), charitable, non-profit animal rescue organization located in Atlanta, Georgia. Furkids mission is to:

• provide a cage-free, no-kill shelter for our rescued animals where they can experience the best care in a loving environment until they are adopted;
• find permanent, loving, homes for our rescued animals;
• and inform the public about pet overpopulation, promote sterilization and provide information for low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter organizations.

See the story on WSB-TV Channel 2

Two-year-old Ella has found care and healing at the Furkids shelter. By looking at this friendly and trusting cat, you can't tell she had been tortured just a few days ago. Beneath Ella's fur are many blisters and burns. A witness told police that a man and a woman at a Norcross apartment building lured the animal into the hallway and poured a pot of boiling water on the cat. "It's absolutely heart-wrenching to think that someone could hold this cat down and allow someone else to pour scalding hot water on this animal," said Furkids Executive Director, Samantha Shelton. Gwinnett County police are looking for 19-year-old Mark Edwards. Please contact the Gwinnett County Police Department if you have information that can lead to the arrest of this person.

Ella has second and third degree burns all over her body. She is receiving daily medication and treatment until she can get back on her feet. "Her long-term prognosis is very positive. She'll experience some permanent hair loss but you can see from her demeanor that she is improving very well and healing," said Shelton. Ella will be up for adoption in a couple of months.

Please consider making a donation towards Ella's care. Furkids takes in many special needs animals each year. We need your support to continue our good work in the community.

Smoke was turned in to Coweta County Animal Control with his sister Gracie. They were told he had been caught in a car motor as a kitten. Fortunately for Smoke, he survived without even receiving any medical care. Once at Furkids, he was sent to a dental specialist and had to have the majority of his teeth removed. He is recovering quite well and looks and acts like a new cat! Can you open your heart to this brave boy? If unable to adopt, please consider making a donation towards his medical expenses. Thank you!

Apply to Adopt Smoke

Ever thought of adopting a senior cat? Furkids rescues many seniors in need of loving, permanent homes. We believe that no matter the age of a pet they are deserving of a new start to life. We give our senior cats the loving care they need, for as long as they need, until the right home comes along. In some cases, our senior cats live out their lives with us as we shepherd them gently into their twilight years. Because our senior cats stay with us longer, we incur more expense as a result. You can help us help them by sponsoring, fostering, or better yet - adopting - a senior pet this year! Learn more about our Senior Cats

"The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes."
---Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 - 1959)

Stay tuned to our website for the date of our upcoming Open House Event in June! The event will be held at our cage-free, no-kill shelter in Atlanta and is open to the public. There will be lots of food, fun, and merchandise (and cats and dogs of course!) to keep you busy. Check back soon for the date!

Donate towards Furkids Rescue Efforts

In 2007, Furkids successfully rescued over 800 homeless animals and adopted over 600 of our animals to new, loving homes. Help us do more in 2008 by providing your financial support. Thank you for your committing your resources so that we can aide more of Georgia's homeless animals.

Below are some of the ways you can give:

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Our Rescue Programs:
• Kitty Angel Memorials
  
• Monthly Cat Sponsorship
  
• Sponsor the Shelter for the Day
  
• Join our Shelter Pledge Program
  
• Phoenix Care Fund
  
• Special Needs Cats
  
• Senior Cats

Come volunteer with one of Georgia's largest no-kill animal rescue organizations. Furkids has four PetSmart adoption center locations throughout Atlanta: Midtown, Perimeter, Smyrna, and Northlake. You can also volunteer at our cage-free, no-kill animal shelter in Atlanta. Get started by visiting our volunteer page.

As of 2005, Metro Atlanta pet overpopulation statistics were staggering. Of the 19 county animal control shelters surveyed, 130,000 animals were impounded collectively (SPOTsociety.org). Of the animals impounded, a mere 8% were reclaimed and only 22% were adopted or transferred to rescue agencies. The sad part of the story is that close to 60% of the impounded animals were euthanized due to a lack of homes in the Metro Atlanta area. In some remote counties, this number is as high as 90%. You can help reduce these statistics by taking advantage of the low cost spay/neuter resources on our website.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources...