Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals

11/21/2025

📘 Dear Diary — Week 2

From Mable

Dear Diary,

Another week has gone by. I watched the volunteers walk past my kennel today, smiling and giving me pets, and for a moment I imagined what it would feel like if they said, “Mable, pack your bags… you’re going home.”

I try so hard to stay positive. I wag my tail for everyone who walks in, hoping today is the day someone finally sees how special I am. I’m patient, and I’m trying to be brave, but sometimes I wonder if people forget I’m still here.

Even so, I haven’t given up. I know my person is out there, someone who wants a loyal best friend, someone gentle and steady, someone who just wants to love and be loved. That’s me. 💙

Maybe this will be my week… maybe someone will read my diary and decide they want to write the next chapter with me.

Love,
Mable 🐾

11/20/2025

Meet Cranberry! 🍒🖤

This little beauty is Cranberry, a sleek black girl with the sweetest personality. She’s petite, curious, and so ready to find someone to love her forever. Her shiny coat and big bright eyes make her stand out the moment you see her!

Cranberry loves exploring, gentle pets, and being near her people. She’s the perfect mix of playful and affectionate, truly a gem waiting for the right home.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a sweet kitty to your family, Cranberry is your girl.

Come meet her and let her steal your heart! 🐾🖤🍒

11/19/2025

🐶 Help Us Keep Pets Fed This Holiday Season! 🐱

No pet should ever have an empty bowl and with your support, we can make sure families in our community don’t have to struggle to feed their furry companions.

Our Fill the Bowl Pet Food Drive is underway, and we’re accepting donations of dog and cat food, treats, and litter for local pet owners who could use an extra hand right now. Your generosity helps pets stay safe, loved, and right where they belong, at home with their families. ❤️

📍 Main Drop-Off Location:
Lumpkin County Animal Shelter
1363 Red Oak Flats Rd, Dahlonega, GA
📅 Now through December 1st, 2025

But that’s not all…
Our friends at the Lumpkin County Senior Center are also collecting pet food for their Whiskers & Wags program, which ensures seniors receiving Meals on Wheels never have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets. 🐾❤️

📍 Senior Center Drop-Off:
266 Mechanicsville Rd, Dahlonega
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

Every donation matters — big bags, small bags, treats, or litter. Together, we can make sure every bowl is filled and every pet is cared for this season. 💙

👉 Share this post, tell a friend, or drop off a bag of food today! Your kindness truly makes a difference.

11/16/2025

✨ The Dog & Pony Show is officially wrapped and it was SO much fun! ✨

What an incredible day! Thank you to every single person who came out, cheered, participated, dressed up, or simply showed support for the animals of Lumpkin County. Events like this only come to life because of you — your smiles, your energy, and your willingness to show up for our shelter pets. 🧡🐶🐴

From the creative costumes to the adorable pups and ponies, today was truly something special. Seeing our community come together with so much heart and excitement reminded us why we love doing what we do.

We couldn’t be more proud of this amazing community. You continue to show up for the animals who need you most, and your support means the world to us.

Thank you for making today a hit, a blast, and a memory we’ll be talking about for a long time. 🧡🐾
Here’s to more fun events and more forever homes ahead!

11/15/2025

Thank you to James Daniel with APP Studios and Daniel Woolwine for donating their time, talent, and support to help this event come together seamlessly. Your generosity and hard work made such a difference today, and we are so grateful!

A huge thank you as well to the Dahlonega Home Depot for being incredibly generous and donating tons of water for all our runners and walkers! 💧🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Your support kept everyone going strong.

And a special shout-out to Blue 42 Market and Lolo’s Natural Pet and Farm Store for coming out and supporting us today! Your presence and encouragement meant the world to our team and our community.

We truly couldn’t have done this without each and every one of you.
Thank you for showing up for the animals of Lumpkin County! 🧡🐶🐱

11/15/2025

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🧡🐾

To everyone who came out for our first ever Run for the Rescues 5K! YOU made today unforgettable.

We are blown away by the turnout, the energy, and the incredible support from our community. Every runner, walker, volunteer, donor, vendor, cheerleader — you all played a part in making this event a success.

Because of you, we raised funds that will directly help the dogs and cats of Lumpkin County receive the care, comfort, and chances they deserve. 🐶🐱💛

We can’t thank everyone enough. You showed up for them and they felt it.

Here’s to many more rescues, many more families, and many more miles together! 🧡🐾

11/15/2025

🎉🐾 IT’S HAPPENING — THE DOGLONEGA DOG & PONY FASHION SHOW HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED!! 🐾🎉

We’re kicking off a tail-wagging good time right now at The Yellow Daisy Pavilion!
Come on out, cheer on the pups, enjoy the fun, and support Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals! 🐶✨

There’s music, vendors, adorable costumes, and so much community love.
If you’re nearby — come join us!! 💛🐾

11/15/2025

🏃‍♀️🐾 IT’S 5K TIME, FRIENDS!! 🐾🏃‍♂️
The Run for the Rescues 5K is officially STARTING and we are SO excited!!

Every step taken today helps the animals of Lumpkin County get the love, care, and second chances they deserve. ❤️

If you’re here at the race — THANK YOU for showing up for our shelter pets. If you’re cheering from home, drop a comment to wish our runners good luck and show your support for the animals!

Let’s kick off this morning STRONG for the dogs and cats who are counting on us. 🐶🐱💙
Go runners!! Go rescues!!

11/14/2025

“TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY — RACE DAY IS HERE!! 🏃‍♀️🔥🐾

We’ve trained, we’ve planned, we’ve counted down the days… and now it’s finally time to show up for the animals of Lumpkin County!

Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, or bringing that last-minute burst of energy. YOU are helping make a real difference.

Grab your shoes, grab your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable morning filled with community, compassion, and so much fun.

Let’s race for rescues and make tomorrow our biggest impact yet!! 💙🐾✨”

The Run for the Rescues 5K is on Saturday November 15, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and Virtual 5K.

11/14/2025

🎉🐾 Tomorrow is the day, Dahlonega! 🐾🎉

We kick off the morning with our Run for the Rescues 5K — a perfect way to start your Saturday while supporting the animals of Lumpkin County! 🏃‍♀️🐕💛

http://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dahlonega/RunForTheRescues5K

Then stick around because from 11am–1pm, the fun continues at The Yellow Daisy Pavilion with the Doglonega Dog & Pony Fashion Show!
We cannot WAIT to see all the creative costumes, famous-celebrity pups, and adorable pet-owner look-alikes strutting the runway!

Come enjoy a tail-wagging great time while supporting Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals.
✨ Pet boutiques
✨ Door prizes
✨ Raffle
✨ Lunch available
✨ Live music

Bring your friends, family, and of course the fur-babies! 🐶💛
Let’s make tomorrow unforgettable for the animals!

11/12/2025

🐶 Meet Lancelot!

This handsome boy has been waiting patiently for his chance at a happily-ever-after, and he’s ready to find his forever family! 💛

Lancelot is sweet, loyal, and full of love, the kind of dog who’ll happily trot by your side on walks, snuggle on rainy days, and cheer you on at the Run for the Rescues 5K this weekend! 🏃‍♀️🐕

http://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dahlonega/RunForTheRescues5K

By adopting Lancelot (or any of our amazing shelter pets), you’re not just gaining a best friend, you’re helping us make room for more animals in need. ❤️

📍 Visit Lancelot at:
Lumpkin County Animal Shelter
1363 Red Oak Flats Rd, Dahlonega, GA