Bone-A-Fide Dog Training, LLC

08/15/2024

05/17/2024

This program is very near and dear to my heart. Working with the handlers and the dogs is an honor and I’m so proud of them.

Project Homebound is a program of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Corrections Department and Animal Services Department with professional dog t...

03/18/2024

How cool is this? Super exciting. 🐾

03/13/2024

Truth. Something to consider when adopting or working with your own dog.

https://www.facebook.com/seespotlearn/posts/809631541172873

01/29/2024

01/22/2024

A little humor to start your week..

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01/16/2024

Edit: this event is postponed to February 3 because the weather forecast is terrible!

📢 Attention all dog lovers!!
🐶 Presenting: Project Homebound and its wonderdogs!!
🕑 When: Saturday, February 3, 2-4pm
🍺 Where: Southern Brewing Co

What is Project Homebound? It's a phenomenal dog training program to help shelter dogs find good homes.

PHB is a partnership between ACC Animal Services, ACC Department of Corrections, and Athenspets. Dogs are handpicked from ACCAS to undergo a 3 month dog training program. They have multiple group and independent training sessions each week and their handlers are under the tutelage of a professional dog trainer from Bone-a-fide Dog Training LLC. The guys love working with these dogs, and the dogs get so much out of the one-on-one connection.

We have TEN canine graduates that are all trained up and ready to move into forever homes: Linus, Lucy, Amanda, Dutch, Robbie, Phantom, Leeroy, Malachai, Roxanne and Sadie. THEY ALL WANT TO MEET YOU!!

To learn more about the program and meet the dogs, come to Southern Brewing Co on Saturday, February 3rd, 2-4pm. The program's trainer will be there to answer questions and help us show off the dogs.

To read more about Project Homebound, go to: https://athenspets.net/project-homebound/?fbclid=IwAR3Eq_nONz4thU_36NAAKXc-BwYv8axkJctmzCk7Y9yY5COqxW8g-zJkDeQ

For more information about these and other adoptable dogs from ACCAS: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs

01/15/2024

Linus would love a foster home. Everything is paid for and two training sessions will be included. 🐾❤️

Our alum, Linus, desperately needs a foster home or adoption. Sadly, he is deteriorating at the already overcrowded shelter. Linus knows basic obedience and is playful. He can be picky with his dog friends but gets along well with most females and stable males. Please consider opening your home to this pup. Two free training sessions will be provided.

Athenspets - GA
Bone-A-Fide Dog Training, LLC

01/03/2024

Sadly, the shelter is full of dogs and they need out now. If you are considering adopting or fostering please consider doing so.

If you are interested in a dog from Project Homebound - Athens, GA, that opens up space for two more dogs. PHB dog gets fostered/adopted then one from the shelter gets pulled to start the training program. That opens up a kennel for another dog.

The shelter is once again over full and wonderful dogs are running out of time.

📣📣CODE RED📣📣

WE ARE LOSING DOGS BECAUSE THE SHELTER IS OUT OF SPACE!! Our pups need ❤️YOUR❤️ help--sharing, fostering, adopting, pulling, contacting rescues you have contacts at...Please help!

We have soooo many great dogs- waiting for their forever homes! All are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworms (and in treatment or treated if positive), and up-to-date on their basic vaccines. And the adoption fee is only $25 for any dog over 25 lbs and over 6 months old.

To become a foster: go to https://www.accgov.com/9491/Foster-a-Pet then follow up by text or call to Tiffany at 762-400-2127--all supplies are provided!

To adopt: go to https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs , click on the photo of the dog in which you're interested (scroll up if the page looks blank) and complete the questionnaire there. If you are applying for a medium/large dog that is adopted before you have a chance or that is not a good fit, a volunteer will help match you with a different dog! (If the online form does not work for you, stop by the shelter to fill out a paper application.)

To rescue a dog, send a copy of your license to [email protected]

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services
125 Buddy Christian Way
Athens, GA
(706) 613-3540
[email protected]

The shelter is open Monday -Saturday 11-4, Sundays (12-3) and closed holidays. Extended hours may be able to be arranged by if the listed hours do not work for you.

!!PLEASE HELP!!

12/28/2023

Dutch is a sweetie! Loves to play. See more about him below…

Dutch sure does love his handlers. He is well behaved and ready for his forever home. He’s all smiles, all the time. 🐾❤️

https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs

Athenspets - GA
Bone-A-Fide Dog Training, LLC

12/15/2023

Amen (and cats too).

11/11/2023

10/27/2023

What a pretty girl. 🐶

10/06/2023

So many are waiting to offer their unconditional love. Go visit your shelter and find your new family member. ❤️🐾

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09/26/2023

These pups are fully trained and waiting for their forever homes. 🐾

09/13/2023

Sweet Lucy is ready for her forever home. 🐾

07/14/2023

These dogs are the best!

07/03/2023

Congratulations Aslan!

06/26/2023

So happy for Camelot!

06/14/2023

Foxtrot is one of my favorites. ❤️

05/28/2023

Rembering all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and freedom. Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/24/2023

Beyond excited for the article written in Flagpole Magazine about Project Homebound - Athens, GA. Many thanks to Flagpole for bringing to light how much impact the program has in our community, for returning citizens and the dogs from the shelter.

All across the country, dog training programs are beginning to spring up at prisons and correctional facilities as initiatives designed to rehabilitate both at-risk dogs and low-risk inmates alike. These programs not only alleviate some of the burden carried by crowded shelters, but provide devoted,...

05/21/2023

If you can help, please do.

Please help us help our neighbors! We are low, as in only one small bag of dog food and no puppy food! Can you help us this week with our Community Pet Food Drive? You are welcome to drop off or we make it easy for you to shop online and have shipped to the shelter!

This drive is specifically for our dog food pantry for our community who may need help feeding their dogs short term and it is also almost empty at this time.

We accept all brands for the pantry but here are some easy options to shop online and ship directly also:
Amazon List: https://a.co/1sBVliM
Chewy List: https://www.chewy.com/g/athenspets_b82232125 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

Please consider a drive for treats & food at your office or place of business! We are happy to come pick up donations! Just send us a message and a volunteer will coordinate with you! Our friends in the community will so thankful if you can help out!

We continue to be in need of adopters, fosters, and volunteers as well! Let us know if you are interested in volunteering or fostering please!

Pet Food may be shipped to or dropped off at:
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services
125 Buddy Christian Way
Athens, GA 30605

05/15/2023

Congratulations on your adoption, Moo Moo! We love you and will miss you! 🐾❤️🐾

05/11/2023

A little laughter and truth for your day. 😆

05/08/2023

Meet the newest recruits for Project Homebound - Athens, GA. These pups have started training and are learning quickly. 🐾

05/06/2023

Today is the big day for these pups. Come on out and meet them. 🐾

05/02/2023

Project Homebound - Athens, GA is very near and dear to my heart. It’s helping humans and dogs in so many ways.