Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc.

Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. We are a Georgia Licensed 501c3 nonprofit with the purpose of saving animals locally and transporting Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc.
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is a humane animal welfare organization whose mission is to help stop the euthanizing of homeless dogs and cats in Metro-Atlanta animal control shelters. We will work towards this mission through rescue, transport and spay/neuter programs. The issue occurring in Metro-Atlanta area is pet overpopulation. Over 100,000 pets are euthanized each year in Metro-Atlanta shelters. In comparison to the stat

e of Massachusetts; one of our transport receiving states, they have a no-kill status in ninety-percent of their animal shelters unless it is determined to euthanize under certain circumstances. Northern states have better laws, better education and improved local adoptions. Most northern pet owners have to be placed on a waiting list just to adopt their forever animal. Georgia is in need of rescuing as many animals as possible to avoid euthanasia in this state, while Massachusetts cannot find enough family friendly dogs to adopt. can help Georgia and the northern states with this transport program by transferring unwanted southern dogs to wanted homes in the north. Along with the spay and neuter efforts of Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc. all animals that are transported are spayed and neutered upon arrival to any northern no-kill facility which further decreases overpopulation of these animals. The need for this program is great, as euthanasia rates in Metro-Atlanta continue to remain at exhaustingly high levels, these rates must decline to protect the animals of Metro-Atlanta. Current Activities
Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc. currently transports thirty to seventy dogs per month to the Northeast states. Funding is provided by local businesses, friends and family. Southern Journey’s process of transport begins by visiting the Metro-Atlanta animal shelters. We have no particular breed of choice. We look for family-friendly animals with no aggression or life debilitating illness and we begin to get to know their personalities. We take them for a walk to see how they will handle a stranger and being on a lease. We also speak with the staff of the shelter and volunteers to get their personal opinions on each animal behavioral status. After, we have determined their adoptability we take pictures and send them to receiving shelter in the north the receiving shelter in return will approve or disapprove the dog based on our judgment and their visual judgment. If the animal is approved we take the dog to the veterinarian for a health check-up. Most animals come out of the shelter vaccinated with rabies, distemper and bordatella. They have usually also had a heartworm test. As long as all vaccines are current they receive a check-up and an all clear from veterinarian. If they are in need of any vaccination or test procedure we have that done by a veterinarian. Once each animal is given a health approval they can be transferred into our boarding facility. Each dog with any medical problems that require medication and/or isolation are cared for in our isolation room that is only entered by one person and with proper protection. The facility has room for thirty dogs to be boarded in stainless-steel cages or stainless steel runs and ten to fifteen dogs in isolation to be boarded in stainless-steel cages. Each animal will be given twenty-four hour care with fresh water and food at all times with temperature controlled by either heat or air according to outside weather. The animal are cleaned at least three times per day, given clean bedding and if at no health risk are able to run free alone or with other animals safely in the facilities outdoor, fenced in area. All f***s are removed from premises’ and transported by a paid waste service. We are required to quarantine each animal for two weeks prior to transport. Each animal is given a de-wormer (panacure) for seven days prior to leaving the facility to ensure no transfer of any transferable viruses to the receiving shelter(s). Each animal also receive flea, tick and heartworm preventatives prior to leaving the facility. Within three days prior to transport a licensed veterinarian completes a state required transport health certificate for each animal and gives each animal a clear health check for transport or an unhealthy for travel and the unhealthy animals will go to isolation and receive further treatment to complete any health requirements for travel. Once the animals have passed their health check for transport they are ready for transport. The animals are loaded upon an extra, large bus or van with controlled temperatures inside, clean crates with water bottles and will receive small amounts of food along the way. The drivers must have a clear driving record and knowledge of the animal’s needs. Once they have arrived safely at the receiving shelter in the north the animals will be isolated and go through another health inspection by a licensed veterinarian and if not spayed or neutered prior to arrival the animal will be altered immediately. Within a week ninety percent of the animals transported have been adopted into family-friendly homes. Currently, over one-thousand animals have been saved due to this transport. Facilities
Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc. facility is currently located in a separate building on owned property separate from personal home. This space was renovated to meet all requirement in boarding animals for the rescue. The boarding of Southern Journey animals is at no charge at this facility. The facility is set up with temperature control, refrigerator for medications and an exam table to clean ears, eyes and trimming nails. The facility also includes stainless steel crates and runs for safety and hygienic purposes. The facility has cleanable floors and walls. It also has an isolation room and an exhaust fan to remove any cleaning chemicals or foul odors that may occur. About 1/8 of an acre has been properly fenced for the animals to have time outdoors if their health allows them. No animals under one year are allowed outside for their protection against any transferable disease unless they have completed all rounds of vaccines. The facility is disinfected and cleaned at least two times per day. All of this has been implemented for the safety and comfort of the animals during their two week quarantine stay at the facility. Future
In the future for Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc. we hope to raise funds to purchase a personalized vehicle to extend our services further throughout the state of Georgia. Building a strong and supportive volunteer base which will help with caring for the animals, transporting the animals from the shelters and to doctor appointments among other needs and helping with fundraisers. Southern Journey’s goal would be to rescue and transport two-thousand animals a year to northern states. To expand to other regions or states, help control overpopulation with spaying and neutering and increase education of animal care to the general public. Conclusion
The above described activities further the Applicant's charitable and educational purposes. The regulations governing exemption eligibility for organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code are found at 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1. The term "charitable" is defined in section 1.501(c)(3)-1(d)(2) to include "prevention of cruelty to animals". By rescuing these animals from animals control shelters, caring for them and transporting them to loving homes we are preventing both cruelty and death for these animals.

What a suprise to wake up too 🥰Thank you so much to the Semago's for this AMAZING donation. They even brought us human c...
08/14/2024

What a suprise to wake up too 🥰

Thank you so much to the Semago's for this AMAZING donation. They even brought us human cookies for us to snack on 😍😘

Heroes don't always wear capes they have HUGE hearts ♥️

If you want to help it is ALWAYS greatly appreciated 👏 💐

Our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/bOSH54s

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Don't forget to vote today for us for 2024 "Best of Georgia" animal rescue 😘

https://gbj.com/blairsville/pets-animals/southern-journey-animal-rescue-and-transport-inc

Just a little INSPIRATION for today from our 2 week old babies we rescued ❤️ 🐾❤️Their mom's sends her ❤️ also! This is w...
08/14/2024

Just a little INSPIRATION for today from our 2 week old babies we rescued ❤️ 🐾❤️

Their mom's sends her ❤️ also!

This is why we are trying to stock pile puppy wet food...they will be starting it very soon and they are chunky babies...just like we like them 😍

Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/bOSH54s

Monetary Donations accepted also on our website: www.southernjourney.org

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We want to remind everyone that we have been nominated for “Best of Georgia 2024”!!! If you think we deserve this recognition, please cast a vote… You can vote every day until October 31!

Link to vote:

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PUPPY WET FOOD 😘 WE THINK YOU ARE ALL AMAZING: AL and Suzanne Semago LindaKendall Marks Wanna...
08/13/2024

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PUPPY WET FOOD 😘

WE THINK YOU ARE ALL AMAZING:
AL and Suzanne Semago
Linda
Kendall Marks

Wanna help, too?

Go to our Amazon Wishlist and help save an animals life ❤️

Link to Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/bOSH54s

Love you 😍

www.southernjourney.org

Great deals for your best friends 🧡 Go grab the goodies up before August is over 🐾🐈Stores in Roswell, Kennesaw and Canto...
08/09/2024

Great deals for your best friends 🧡 Go grab the goodies up before August is over 🐾🐈

Stores in Roswell, Kennesaw and Canton!

Thank you sooooo much Teresa Reece fpr these much needed items off our Amazon Wishlist! Your Amazing 👏 🤩 ✨️ ❤️ We are st...
08/08/2024

Thank you sooooo much Teresa Reece fpr these much needed items off our Amazon Wishlist! Your Amazing 👏 🤩 ✨️ ❤️

We are still in desperate need of puppy wet food!!!

Here is our Amazon Wishlist information:

https://a.co/bOSH54s

Thank you!!!!!! ❤️

www.southernjourney.org

Bella and Bear had a vet check-up with Dr. Becky Banner 😍 We are awaiting blood work for Bella the Kitty but overall she...
08/06/2024

Bella and Bear had a vet check-up with Dr. Becky Banner 😍

We are awaiting blood work for Bella the Kitty but overall she is doing good.

Bear is 14 yrs old and was diagnosed with COPD and has a possible tumor 😢 but overall he is doing good. He has great mobility and is still playful ❤️

Keep them both in your prayers 🙏

www.southernjourney.org

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We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter!

Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!!

We appreciate your support and love always!! ❤️

Click the link, go to Animal Rescues and Shelters and Go to Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. And VOTE DAILY 🗳

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

Kazansky checking in from being adopted in January of 2023. He is doing great! Super spoiled and loved endlessly 💕 P.S. ...
08/05/2024

Kazansky checking in from being adopted in January of 2023. He is doing great! Super spoiled and loved endlessly 💕

P.S. He loves his DUCK ❤️

www.southernjourney.org

08/05/2024

Transport arrived safe yesterday ❤️

So sad 😞 but so true!
08/04/2024

So sad 😞 but so true!

🐱Kitty, Kitty, Kitty 😺 Transport is headed north with a van full of Kitty Cats 🐈 ❤️🥰 Safe Travels to everyone 🙏 Have a w...
08/03/2024

🐱Kitty, Kitty, Kitty 😺

Transport is headed north with a van full of Kitty Cats 🐈 ❤️🥰

Safe Travels to everyone 🙏 Have a wonderful life, you little Angels, with your new families 🥰

A huge Thanks to Forsyth County Animal Shelter for partnering with us to save their lives ❤️

www.southernjourney.org

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We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter!

Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!!

We appreciate your support and love always!! ❤️

Click the link, go to Animal Rescues and Shelters and Go to Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. And VOTE DAILY 🗳

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

🎊Stamp now Oreo has been adopted ❤️ Oreo is doing wonderful! We are so happy he’s part of our family. He is making frien...
08/01/2024

🎊Stamp now Oreo has been adopted ❤️

Oreo is doing wonderful! We are so happy he’s part of our family. He is making friends with our other cat and warming up to our dog. He loves cuddles and I can usually find him cuddled up next to one of my kids or enjoying the sunshine on our porch. Thank you for checking in on him, and all you do for animals that need homes!

We ❤️ our northern partnership 😘

Working together to save lives ❤️🐈

www.southernjourney.org

🐾Transports are not just loading up and going. It is A LOT of work! Constant cleaning and much more!But, it's worth EVER...
08/01/2024

🐾Transports are not just loading up and going. It is A LOT of work! Constant cleaning and much more!
But, it's worth EVERY life SAVED🐾❤️

www.southernjourney.org

Anyone got some bleach and soap they could donate????

It's on our Amazon Wishlist:
https://a.co/bOSH54s

Crayon 🖍 Adopted ❤️ - Now Arya 😍"Arya is doing great, she adjusted to her new home very quickly and she is the cuddliest...
07/31/2024

Crayon 🖍 Adopted ❤️ - Now Arya 😍

"Arya is doing great, she adjusted to her new home very quickly and she is the cuddliest, friendliest kitten we’ve ever seen!

She loves to play with our other cat, Nymeria, and is even starting to play with our 2 dogs. Arya has been an amazing addition to our household."

Congratulations Arya ✨️ 🎊 👏 💐

www.southernjourney.org

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We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter!

Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!!

We appreciate your support and love always!! ❤️

Click the link, go to Animal Rescues and Shelters and Go to Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. And VOTE DAILY 🗳

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

07/29/2024

Have a great week 😀 😊 ❤️

Don't forget to Vote Daily 😘
07/28/2024

Don't forget to Vote Daily 😘

Vote for your favorites in Georgia Business Journal's annual Best of Georgia awards!

24 babies made it this weekend on transport to find their furever homes 😍 They all arrived safe and are doing great ❤️ T...
07/28/2024

24 babies made it this weekend on transport to find their furever homes 😍 They all arrived safe and are doing great ❤️ Thank you for your continued support!

P.S. Cat transport coming next weekend 🥰

Help support our mission to save as many as possible. Donate today on our website!!! Make it monthly to have an even greater impact!!!

www.southernjourney.org

🐱❤️ Snack Cake Adopted 💖🐈From her new family:"Her new name is Rune and she adapts to our home very well. The kids, cats,...
07/26/2024

🐱❤️ Snack Cake Adopted 💖🐈

From her new family:

"Her new name is Rune and she adapts to our home very well. The kids, cats, and dogs do not phase her at all. She’s a perfect playful little lover. Here are some photos of her for cuteness. She completes our little family."

Thank you so much to our Northern Partner for giving Snack Cake a chance 😘

www.southernjourney.org

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❤️🐈 Dragon Fruit and Syrup Adopted together 🐱💖Having the best life now....So, thankful to our Northern Partner for givin...
07/25/2024

❤️🐈 Dragon Fruit and Syrup Adopted together 🐱💖

Having the best life now....So, thankful to our Northern Partner for giving them a chance! ❤️

www.southernjourney.org

  Just got this amazing donation of Odoban, wet food and dry food from the amazing Cheryl Jenkins  😍 We thank you are ju...
07/21/2024



Just got this amazing donation of Odoban, wet food and dry food from the amazing Cheryl Jenkins 😍 We thank you are just amazing. The pups will love this 🐾😘

If you wanna help also, here is our Amazon Wishlist link:

https://a.co/bOSH54s

THANK YOU ❤️

www.southernjourney.org

33 headed north tonight to find their furever homes ❤️❤️❤️ Safe Travels 🐾 Thank you to everyone that supports us we coul...
07/19/2024

33 headed north tonight to find their furever homes ❤️❤️❤️

Safe Travels 🐾

Thank you to everyone that supports us we couldn't do this without you😘

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We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter! Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!!
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We appreciate your support and love always!! ❤️
Click the link, go to Animal Rescues and Shelters and Go to Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. And VOTE DAILY 🗳

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

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www.southernjourney.org

Look who is going on transport tomorrow to find her furever home ❤️😍 Little Sky!!!!www.southernjourney.org We want to re...
07/18/2024

Look who is going on transport tomorrow to find her furever home ❤️😍 Little Sky!!!!

www.southernjourney.org

We want to remind everyone that we have been nominated for “Best of Georgia 2024”!!! If you think we deserve this recognition, please cast a vote… You can vote every day until October 31!

Link to vote:

https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/pets-animals

We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter! Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!! We app...
07/17/2024

We are a Best of Georgia Nominee for 2024 for Animal Rescue and Shelter!

Start Voting NOW through October 31st!!!

We appreciate your support and love always!! ❤️

Click the link, go to Animal Rescues and Shelters and Go to Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport, Inc. And VOTE DAILY 🗳

Vote for your favorites in Georgia Business Journal's annual Best of Georgia awards!

❤️ We Got our Van Back ❤️After 51 days in the shop 😡 at RBM of Alpharetta we have it back. Thank you all for your suppor...
07/16/2024

❤️ We Got our Van Back ❤️

After 51 days in the shop 😡 at RBM of Alpharetta we have it back. Thank you all for your support!!!!

Please, if you have to take your vehicle to a Mercedes dealership DO NOT use RBM of Alpharetta horrible service (negative 5 stars) 😢

www.southernjourney.org

Very important information on   as nearly 40,000 animals die every year in house fires 😢Please, Share!!!!
07/15/2024

Very important information on as nearly 40,000 animals die every year in house fires 😢

Please, Share!!!!

  Ivory (one of our rescues) got a special treat today and she LOVED 😍 her fish head from Top Dogs Pet Boutique in Roswe...
07/14/2024



Ivory (one of our rescues) got a special treat today and she LOVED 😍 her fish head from Top Dogs Pet Boutique in Roswell If you are looking for something special for your pet or just your everyday pets needs PLEASE visit Top Dogs in Roswell or their other 2 location, Top Dogs Pet Boutique in Kennesaw and Top Dogs Pet Boutique in Canton They have EVERYTHING you need and MORE!

They are also Pet friendly and rescue friendly!

If you would like to help our rescues have more special treats PLEASE make a donation today!

You can also make it a monthly donation ❤️

Just go to our website: www.southernjourney.org to donate and sign-up for monthly donations. It truly makes a difference in these animals lives.

You can also donate through:
Venmo:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FLT8SBCMDPABA

https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1517545

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