Canine CellMates

Canine CellMates We are a rehabilitative program, involving felony offenders, in and out of custody, and rescue dogs
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Canine CellMates is a program that we believe will have a large ripple effect on our community. For the dogs that are pulled from Fulton County Animal Control, they will be socialized, trained and adopted into loving homes, when they were facing almost certain euthanasia at the shelter. For the inmate handlers, they are given the opportunity to exhibit responsibility and accountability with measur

able goals to attain. They have the opportunity to experience positive physical contact and unconditional love. They learn skills that may enable them to more successfully re-enter the workplace, and a confidence to do so based on the successes they have experienced in this program. They have the opportunity to interact with people that are outside their normal circle of influence, and learn and grow socially. Through these people, both volunteers and speakers, they are able to expand their dreams to include possibilities they had not conceived of before. This program allows these men to grow into better people— less likely to re-offend, and more likely to become better citizens of our community, better children to their parents, and better parents to their children. Our involvement with the handlers doesn't stop when they get released. If they have given us 100% when they are in the program, we then assist them in their search for jobs and housing, help with furnishings, food and transportation, and continue to support them while they strive to become the men we know they can be.

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleThe last dog featured in our series is Sir Watson, a Dogo Argenti...
01/15/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

The last dog featured in our series is Sir Watson, a Dogo Argentino who is a Canine CellMates program graduate, and living proof that sometimes the best dogs really do go home with the boss. Adopted by our Executive Director, he clearly nailed the interview.

He wore the outfits like a champ—equal parts tolerant and confident—and accepted admiration as if it was exactly what he expected. Still strong. Still steady. Still very much Sir Watson.

Watson’s story is what Canine CellMates is all about: growth, second chances, and dogs finding exactly where they belong. Today he’s dressed up, fully loved, and thriving in his post-program life, where he still comes to work every day, but is now a valued staff member!

Dress-up day win.
Program success.
Very good boy.

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleThis go-round we are featuring Rocky, a young, very smart German...
01/15/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

This go-round we are featuring Rocky, a young, very smart German Shepherd. Like, paying-attention-to-everything, reading-the-room smart. When we put an outfit on him, he didn’t fuss or act silly—he just stood there like, “Okay… what’s next?”

He likes having a job, learning new things, and being around people who notice how much is going on in that big brain of his. Rocky does best when he’s engaged and included, not just along for the ride.

The outfit didn’t distract him.
The praise mattered.

Dress-up day aside, Rocky is ready for a home that wants a real partner—someone who enjoys training, structure, and a dog who’s always paying attention.

Want a dog who is up to the challenge of learning new things, no matter what they are? Then this intelligent young guy might just be your cup of tea.

Want to see if Rocky is as intelligent as you are - he might be! An adoption application gets that meet and greet moving along - caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleToday we’re featuring our sweet, bouncy Bama!She’ll happily wear ...
01/15/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

Today we’re featuring our sweet, bouncy Bama!
She’ll happily wear an outfit, soak up all the compliments, accept endless love… and then take off for a full-speed sprint across the play yard just for the sheer joy of it!

Bama is a lab mix with a joyful, energetic spirit and a heart that loves hard. Equal parts cuddle bug and zoomie queen, she lives for yard time, yummy treats, and affection from the people she adores.

The outfit was cute. The kisses? Absolutely mandatory. Bama is a natural model, and a lovely girl who just wants to be loved.

Dress-up day aside, she’s ready for a home that matches her energy and her sweetness. Bonus: Bama would thrive with a dog companion, because she loves playtime with friends almost as much as she loves humans! 💛

Want to see if this beauty - and model extraordinaire - is a fit for your home, and your heart? An adoption application gets the process on the way - caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleThis time it's the ridiculously cute Curry!Curry understood the a...
01/14/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

This time it's the ridiculously cute Curry!
Curry understood the assignment.
Outfit on. Pose ready. Cute turned all the way up.

He’s the kind of dog who somehow looks even cuter dressed up—which feels unfair, but here we are. Big personality, expressive face, and zero awareness of how charming he is. Whether he's being Superman, or just a cute pup in a cheery red jacket, Curry is even cuter in person than he is in pictures!

Costume aside, Curry is all heart. He would love to be your best friend. Dress him up. Show him off. Take him home.

Want to meet this short legged, bowling-ball headed cutie? An application gets that process on the way - caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day—Canine CellMates EditionNext on the rotation is the adorable Kiwi! Kiwi is a 7-year-old b...
01/14/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day—Canine CellMates Edition

Next on the rotation is the adorable Kiwi! Kiwi is a 7-year-old boxer mix with the absolute cutest underbite, and a little pink tongue that always seems to peek out just a bit —and somehow, getting dressed up only made it more charming. She wore her outfits like a seasoned professional, gave us that sweet crooked smile, and reminded everyone that older dogs do it better.

She’s calm, bouncy at all the right times, a serious fan of stuffed toys, affectionate, and perfectly content being admired without doing backflips about it. Kiwi knows who she is. She’s not here to impress you… but she probably will anyway. And how could any one be any cuter in pink . . . seriously??

Dress-up day aside, Kiwi is ready for a cozy home, soft beds, lots of new stuffies, and someone who appreciates a little character (and a lot of heart). She'd love to have a doggie friend in the home, but she asks - no puppies please (who has the patience for that???).

Underbite included — outfit optional.

If you like your girls with a lot of charm, and a little maturity, our sweet Kiwi is the best there is! She'd love to show you - an application gets that process started: caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleTaco, our young Doberman Pinscher, is athletic, curious, and abso...
01/14/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

Taco, our young Doberman Pinscher, is athletic, curious, and absolutely convinced he looks amazing in his outfits. (He’s not wrong.)

He wore them proudly, posed like a professional, and then immediately tried to see if they were edible. Classic Taco.

Behind the costume is a smart, energetic dog learning structure, confidence, and what it means to be someone’s best friend. He’s got a lot of love to give and is more than ready for a home that will keep up with him. He looks like a model, and acts like a goofball - we adore this silly boy!

Dressed up or not, Taco is the real deal. 💛

Want to meet this fashion icon? An application gets the process started - caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleNext up on the roster is Zara. Zara didn’t ask for to be a model....
01/14/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

Next up on the roster is Zara. Zara didn’t ask for to be a model.
Zara did, however, agree to —briefly— in exchange for praise and treats.

She’s equal parts “I look cute” and “we’re done here,” "is anybody looking at me" and honestly, we respect that. Behind the outfit is a smart, soulful girl learning trust, confidence, and what it means to be someone’s dog.

Costume or no costume, Zara is ready for her next chapter—and she’d really like it to be a home. A quiet home . . . a one or two person home . . . somebody who appreciates the sensitive sort, who would rather play with toys in the backyard than go to a busy social event. Zara is so ready. Are you ready to meet Zara?

An application gets the process started - caninecellmates.org

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates styleToday we had a little fun for National Dress Up Your Pet Day and ...
01/14/2026

National Dress Up Your Pet Day — Canine CellMates style

Today we had a little fun for National Dress Up Your Pet Day and let our Canine CellMates dogs get dressed up and show off. Some were very into it. Some… tolerated it for treats. 😁All of them were pretty great about it.

Each photo you’ll see today is a different dog in our program — rescue dogs working toward a second chance and a real home. The outfits are cute, but what matters most is what’s underneath: dogs learning trust, confidence, and what it feels like to be chosen.

Keep checking back today for more pics with more dogs in clothes . . . enjoy the smiles … and if one of these faces sticks with you, reach out. We’d love to help you meet them.

The first dog today is Zuko, being The Tough Guy. While he was modelling the jacket, he could be felt thinking "Does it look like I've been working out??" In the sweater, he was more like
"This feels… unnecessary.
Do I look powerful? I think I look powerful.
If this sweater limits my shoulder mobility, we’re going to have a talk.
Okay but honestly… I’m kind of crushing it."

Oh Zuko, you're handsome no matter what you're wearing. And yes - it does look like you've been working out - lol!

Keep checking back today for more pics with more dogs in clothes . . . enjoy the smiles … and if one of these faces sticks with you, reach out. We’d love to help you meet them.

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🦆🐾 It’s Rubber Ducky Day—and Taco is bringing the squeak-worthy joy. 🐾🦆Bright. Happy. Impossible not to smile around.Tha...
01/13/2026

🦆🐾 It’s Rubber Ducky Day—and Taco is bringing the squeak-worthy joy. 🐾🦆

Bright. Happy. Impossible not to smile around.
That’s Taco.

Like a rubber ducky, Taco is all about simple joy and good vibes—and he’s ready to float straight into a forever home. He is a graduate from Canine CellMates and looking for a family to share laughs, love, and maybe a missing squeaky toy or two.

If your life could use more joy… Taco’s your guy. 💛

Taco is under 18 months, around 80 pounds, and loves people, and other dogs . . . and rubber ducks.

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Meet Curry.Built like a football player … Head shaped like a bowling ball … Face finished with a pouty little underbit...
01/08/2026

Meet Curry.

Built like a football player … Head shaped like a bowling ball … Face finished with a pouty little underbite mouth that could negotiate world peace.

He’s got linebacker shoulders that say “don’t mess with my family,” paired with a perfectly round, bowling-ball head that looks like it was sculpted for maximum head pats. And then there’s the mouth—pouty, slightly crooked, permanently unimpressed, and somehow still devastatingly charming.

Curry is:
• Tough-guy exterior, soft-boy core
• A walking contradiction in the best way
• 90% muscle, 10% judgment, 100% cuddle potential
• The kind of dog people cross the street just to meet

He’s searching for a forever home that understands:
👉 the pout is permanent
👉 the shoulders are not for intimidation only
👉 the underbite is a lifestyle
👉 and yes, he knows he’s handsome

Meet Curry.
Your couch is about to be occupied by a very solid, very pouty gentleman. 🐾



🎉🐶✨ Happy New Year from Canine CellMates & Curry! ✨🐶🎉New year. New beginnings. Same big mission… and maybe a few extra t...
01/01/2026

🎉🐶✨ Happy New Year from Canine CellMates & Curry! ✨🐶🎉

New year. New beginnings. Same big mission… and maybe a few extra treats.

Hi, it’s me—Curry! 🐾 Just popping in to say THANK YOU for another year of belly rubs, second chances, and humans learning that “sit,” “stay,” and “accountability” all take practice.

At Canine CellMates, we’re ringing in the new year with wagging tails, hopeful hearts, and a whole lot of belief in fresh starts—for the men, the dogs, and everyone cheering us on from the sidelines.

Here’s to more lives changed, more leashes held, more progress made… and more treats earned (very important).

Happy New Year from all of us—two-legged and four! 🥳🐾💙

P.S. - I'm still waiting for someone to fall in love with me and take me home - is 2026 my year for another new beginning??

Everyone’s Christmas wish came true…Well, almost everyone. 🎄All around her, families found their perfect match, stocking...
12/26/2025

Everyone’s Christmas wish came true…
Well, almost everyone. 🎄

All around her, families found their perfect match, stockings were filled, and homes were warmed by wagging tails. Bama watched it all happen—and she’s still holding onto her biggest wish of all.

Bama didn’t get a family for Christmas this year, but she’s dreaming just as hard, hoping her people are still out there. A cozy couch, a forever home, and someone to love her every single day—that’s all she wants.

Bama, a beautiful happy 3 year old lab mix, has been waiting patiently . . . for 469 days . . . for her miracle.

Christmas may have passed, but miracles don’t run on a schedule. ❤️

Ready to take this happy girl home and make her your new best friend—maybe even your pup’s favorite too? An application gets the process started - caninecellmates.org

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