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Meow's Marketplace

It's springtime and Furkids needs your donations of gently used or new household items, including clothes (spring and summer only please).

Please drop off on Saturdays, or email us for an appointment at sale@furkids.org

Join us EVERY Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to shop our THRIFT STORE benefitting the shelter.

Find treasures from home decor, clothing, kitchen and more!

We accept your donations every weekend or by appointment. Email sale@furkids.org to schedule a drop-off or pick-up.

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Adoptions

Looking for a furry friend to snuggle up with in this cold weather?

Furkids rescues hundreds of homeless cats and dogs each year that are in need of caring, lifelong homes.

» View Our Adoptable CATS

» View Our Adoptable DOGS

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Important Article

Counties Killing Dogs, Cats by the Thousands
By Patrick Fox | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

April 2010 - Troubled times are dooming more dogs and cats in metro Atlanta, and the same poor economy that puts animals in the pound ensures that many won't get out.

Counties are cutting budgets at a time when animal shelters are putting down a growing number of animals. In the past two years, the number of cats and dogs destroyed at animal shelters in the five core metro counties has risen 24 percent. Last year, the counties killed almost 30,000 cats and dogs in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett.
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Make a Donation

FurKids is a 501(c)3, charitable, non-profit organization which relies upon the generosity of volunteers and public donations to continue our rescue efforts. » Learn More ABOUT US

As our rescue program expands, so does the cost of providing thorough care for our rescue cats, kittens, and dogs. » Learn About DONATIONS

Please support our cause today!

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Volunteer

Start off 2010 right by volunteering with one of Georgia's largest no-kill animal rescue organizations!

Furkids has five PetSmart adoption center locations throughout Atlanta: Midtown, Perimeter, Smyrna, Northlake, and at the Mall of Georgia.

You can also volunteer at our cage-free, no-kill animal shelter in Atlanta.

Get started today by visiting our Volunteer page.

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FurKids
Piedmont Review - February 2010
by Anna Ferguson

Samantha Shelton never went looking to become a hero. She never searched for a way to start a revolution. Nonetheless, she did as much, when the mission found her.

"I've always loved animals and been the type to be a caretaker. I just couldn't stand to see them put down," Shelton says. "But I had no idea from that all of this would happen..."

» Click to read full article

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More Ways to Give

Our Rescue Programs:

•  Kitty Angel Memorials
•  Monthly Cat Sponsorship
•  Sponsor the Shelter for the Day
•  Join our Shelter Pledge Program
•  Phoenix Care Fund
•  Adopt or Sponsor a Special Needs Cat
•  Adopt or Sponsor a Senior Cat

 

Our Rescue Statistics
2010 Statistics
Animals Saved: 298
Adopted: 263
2009 Statistics
Animals Saved: 543
Adopted: 559


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Pet Overpopulation Statistics

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.

Click here for Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources.