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PAWS Atlanta

Our mission is to build a community of caring, by people helping pets and pets helping people. We wash dishes all day long all over the shelter.
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If you are able to help with some of our daily needs to keep our animals as comfortable & healthy as possible while awaiting forever homes, we would greatly appreciate it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2VFCGH608TCUJ/ref=cm_sw_su_w?sort=priority&view=null

The items below are ALWAYS needed at the Shelter, and may be dropped off at the front desk during our normal operating hours. Thank

you!

◾Liquid laundry detergent is needed for the MANY loads of laundry we do every day.
◾Dawn Dish Soap for Dishwasher. Dawn is preferred since it's also safe for young puppies and kitten in need of a bath!
◾Regular Bleach (i.e. Clorox Clean-Up is not safe for animals). We use bleach to clean all parts of the shelter.

◾Paper Towels. We use these to clean all over the shelter all day long.
◾Trash Bags. 55 Gallon, 1.5 Mil (this thickness is durable enough for medium/heavy weight trash). We go through 100 bags each week.
◾Gift Cards to: Amazon, Office Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Sam’s Club, Publix, Walgreen’s, etc. Newspaper
We shred newspaper to put in kennels. We use A LOT of newspapers and appreciate your donating newspapers to us. Copy paper
Batteries
Slip Leads/Leashes

Please note that due to sanitary and safety policies, we cannot accept the following items: choke collars, plastic bowls, retractable leashes, rawhide treats or toys, opened bags of pet food, sheets or pillow cases, electric blankets, dog tie-outs or tie-out stakes for yards.

08/17/2024

7 puppies were left at our gate in a bucket this week 💔 Fortunately, they’re all healthy and doing great! 🥰But we need your help…

These little guys are only about a month old, so we would love to find foster homes for them. ➡️ If you’re willing to take a baby (or a few!), reach out to our Shelter Manager, Laura, at [email protected]!

08/17/2024

We're on the hunt for a few more auction items for Party for the PAWS! Particularly, vacation homes, experiences, and high-end wines and liquors.

Do you have a beach home that's usually empty in the fall? Or maybe tickets to a local sports game? What about a bottle of Dom Perignon? All this and more can benefit the animals at PAWS Atlanta!

If you have something to donate, reach out to Harriet Ribbons, Director of Development, at [email protected].

And don't forget to get your tickets to Party for the PAWS too! Prices increase on September 6th, so purchase yours now: https://buff.ly/4dlStFl

08/17/2024

Bring your lil ones to our Vaccine Clinic tomorrow!

📅 Sunday, August 18
⏰ Arrive by 9am (We start seeing patients at 10am)
📍 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035
🐶 🐱 Bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for safety.

We have packages for cats and dogs of all ages, as well as microchips and preventatives, at a lower cost. Check out all the prices and options on our website: https://buff.ly/3pi89SK

08/16/2024

Sweet little baby Loo found a home today! He might be the most photogenic kitten we’ve ever seen. What a perfect adoption photo! ♥️

Happy tails, Loo! Take all the silly naps your heart desires in your new home (swipe for a few of his favorite sleeping positions).

If you want to help more animals like Loo find homes, join us at Party for the PAWS on September 20th! It’ll be a fun night of cocktails, casino games, silent and live auctions, and more. Learn more: https://pawsatlanta.org/events/party-for-the-paws

08/16/2024

Happy from miss Jag! 😍

First of all, Jag is LITERALLY the best. If she were a human with a job, she would be a nurse or a Kindergarden teacher or maybe an Animal Care Specialist at PAWS. Her heart is so big, and she's full of love. ❤️ ❤️

Jag loves everyone she meets. Kids, adults, short, tall, she loves them all! Her little waggy b***y just won't quit when she sees her friends because she's excited. Whatever you're doing, she wants to be involved. Mowing the yard? She'll watch from the porch. Watching a movie? Get out a blanket for her. She's here for all of it. Take a look at all her adventures with her foster mom on Instagram @ foster_adventures_atl 🥰

Somehow, Jag has been at the shelter for 4 years. 😔 We truly don't know how that's possible. While she's not big on other dogs, she's able to pass them on walks just fine. (In fact, she's a dream on leash.) We're not sure about cats, but she's so full of love and joy that we doubt you'll need any other pets. She's just that perfect. She would be an excellent family dog, down to go on all your adventures.

➡️ If you'd like to meet Jag, she would love to meet you. Fill out an application, and we'll get the ball rolling! https://buff.ly/3Xy7tZA

08/16/2024

Thanks to Freese and Nichols, Inc. for volunteering with us earlier this month!

They helped us prepare our new Isolation Unit (which is almost ready!) by moving crates, furniture, and supplies into the unit so it'll be ready to house animals soon. They also helped our team wrap up their morning tasks by collecting food bowls, water pails, and even cleaning out and spraying down the outdoor runs. This allowed our team to provide more attention, training, and enrichment for our pups.

➡️ If you're interested in volunteering with us, we would love to host you! We're now scheduling for the fall, so reach out soon to Sam at [email protected]

08/15/2024

Diamond is curious about whether you have your tickets to Party for the PAWS? 🤔 She heard there's going to be a doggy runway, and she's hoping to can wear some Chanel and strutt her stuff. 💁‍♀️

You can dress to impress too, and celebrate our animals at Party for the PAWS! 👏 This annual event is always a blast - cocktails, casino games, silent and live auctions, and more. Ticket prices increase on September 6th, so take advatage of early bird pricing before it's too late!

Want to do even more for our animals like Diamond? ➡️ Become a sponsor! There are levels for all budgets with benefits you'll love.

🔗 Get tickets, purchase a sponsorship, and more: https://buff.ly/3Ppkq5J

08/15/2024

Cheesesteak got all dressed up for his TV debut on today! 👏

You can adopt this chonky guy by filling out an application on our website 🥰 He’s super social and loves everyone he meets!

08/14/2024

This , we're asking for some help for our community! ❤️

At PAWS Atlanta, we offer a free Pet Food Bank to pet owners in need. This helps keep pets in homes and prevents pet owners from having to surrender their pets due to financial hardship. However, the food bank supply is solely donation-based. Our budget for food is spent entirely on food for animals in our program, since pet food is pricey these days!

We're currently running very low in our Pet Food Bank, and we're having to start turning people away because of our low supply. If you can help, we would love to restock with cat and dog food (especially dry food!) of any brand. You can also provide food for our shelter animals by purchasing Hills Science Diet.

➡️ If you can help, several options are listed on our Amazon Wish List here: https://buff.ly/3BZXCl7

08/14/2024

Djibouti is all smiles all the time 😀 He's a goofball, and you'd never be able to tell he's 9-years-old! He's always ready to play.

This senior beefcake needs a little magic to help him live his best life. Djibouti has been at PAWS Atlanta for over three years. He's had a bit of experience in a home, but it's never worked out for him. What he really wants is the stability of a family ❤️.

Djibouti is slightly awkward when meeting new friends, which is a big part of why he's struggled to find a family. He'll roll over on his back and ask that you pet him, and then insist that you stop. In other words, Djibouti doesn't always have the confidence to know what he wants. He hasn't really been given the chance to explore the world to find out who he really is. Because he's still figuring things out, Djibouti needs someone who can learn to read him and work with him.

He would like an adult home, preferably with someone who has dog experience. He thrives when he has a routine. He would do best as an only dog in the home. More than anything, he needs someone who can provide him a safe, loving home to transition beyond life in a shelter.

If you're looking for a senior pup who needs some extra lovin', Djibouti is your man. And his adoption fee is already covered by a secret admirer! Fill out an application to meet him: https://buff.ly/3Xy7tZA

08/14/2024

Caboose is a favorite of many of our staff and volunteers. He is one of nearly 1,000 homeless pets PAWS Atlanta will help get a second chance this year. And, pets can stay as long as they need to find a home that is the right fit for them.

One huge way you can help support PAWS and the work we are doing is to donate an item or service to PARTY FOR THE PAWS, which is just over 6 weeks away!

Do you have a business, Etsy shop or service you can donate for our auction? Can your share sports or concert tickets or a stay at a getaway home to benefit PAWS Atlanta?

Some of our most popular auction items have been fun, one-of-a-kind donations such as:

⭐️Cocktail theme baskets
⭐️Beauty treatments
⭐️Hard-to-find bourbon, scotch or wine
⭐️Vacation getaways
⭐️Kitchen, home decor items
⭐️Personal service packages like life-coaching, fitness training or career coaching
⭐️Themed baskets
⭐️Sports tickets
⭐️Fitness training packages, classes
⭐️Pet theme baskets
⭐️ Restaurant, bar gift cards
⭐️ Art, jewelry, especially from local artists
⭐️ Unique Atlanta experiences

Can you donate? If so, click on this link and fill out a brief donation form to tell us more about your item”
service:

https://forms.gle/LrizykiuWz6wTeRc6

DM us if you have any questions about donating and item. If you can’t donate a physical item, please consider becoming a Party for the PAWS sponsor. We have options at every level.

08/13/2024

Glow up alert! 💅 Fletcher was adopted back in April by one of our volunteers and is doing so well in his new home! He loves lounging with his humans and hanging out on the back porch when the weather is nice.

Fletcher was surrendered to the shelter by his previous owner, and he wanted more than anything to feel that love again. It didn't take long for him to find the home he deserved.

We're so happy for Fletcher and his family! 😍 (swipe to see Fletcher's before pic!)

08/13/2024

Thank you to Acuity Brands for volunteering with us last weekend!

This group lent a hand drying the large dog kennels, collecting food bowls and water pails, and cleaning out our outdoor runs. This allowed our team wrap up their morning tasks quicker so they could provide more attention, training, and enrichment for our amazing dogs. They also spent time organizing and discarding items from the foster supply shed, giving our Foster Coordinator a bigger space to use when preparing animals to head out to foster homes.

If you'd like to volunteer with your group this year, reach out now! We're currently scheduling groups for October 2024 and beyond. Contact Sam at [email protected] to get on our calendar!

08/13/2024

Do you have your tickets for Party for the PAWS yet? 🐾 Don't miss out!

This event is truly the party of the year, with silent and live auctions (with a professional auctioneer!), catering, cocktails, and casino games. And did we mention puppies? 🐶

The best part? ❤️ All the money raised helps the animals in need at PAWS Atlanta. Invite your friends and join us for a night to remember.

📅 Friday September 20th at 7pm
📍 The Foundry at Puritan Mill

➡️ Get your tickets now: https://buff.ly/4dlStFl

08/11/2024

Have you ever seen two potatoes in a pod? Now you have! 🫛

Our sweet pup, Tron, was adopted a few weeks ago, and his family returned yesterday to find him a sibling. They adopted Keswick! 🎉

We can’t wait to see all the shenanigans these two will be up to 😜 Happy gotcha day, Keswick!

08/09/2024

URGENT FOSTER NEEDED!

We are currently looking for a foster for a sweet Black Lab puppy named Pudding, who came to us with a broken back leg 😢. This goregous girl is 10-months-old and almost 40lbs. She's in great spirits, and doesn't seem to be bothered by her injury at all! However, we would love for her to heal in a home for the next 6 weeks.

It would be best that she walks on grass for her potty breaks to give the most cushion to her leg. Her activity is very limited because of her injury, but she has plenty of puppy energy, so the foster would need to help monitor her activity level as well. She is good with other dogs and absolutely loves people 😍. The vet team believes she is potty trained, as she doesn't have any accidents in her enclosure.

If you would be interested in fostering Pudding or learning more about her, please email our Foster Coordinator, Christa, at [email protected] or text the PAWS Atlanta foster phone at 678-632-3594. You don't need to be a current foster - we can complete your home inspection quickly to secure a spot for miss Pudding 🥰

Thanks from Pudding and our team!

08/09/2024

Will you be around Labor Day Weekend? 🌞 For those of us have a staycation for the long weekend, stop by Red's Beer Garden for a little treat!

Join us for a drink 🍺 and a hotdog 🌭, meet adoptable pups 🐶, and enjoy the weather. When you mention PAWS Atlanta at the register, 10% of your tab will be donated to animals in need!

📅 Saturday, August 31
⏰ 12-4pm
📍 Red's Beer Garden

See you there!

08/09/2024

It's ! Meet Ritz 😍

Ritz (more often called "Hey Boo" by her foster 😂) is a beautiful, muted calico. She's playful, joyful, gentle, and curious. Her favorite pastimes are making biscuits, chasing wand toys, watching "cat tv." She also enjoys people tv, and PBS is her favorite channel.

Ritz is Feline Leukemia positive, so she would need to be the only cat in the home or with other cats who are also Feline Leukemia positive. Ritz is currently in foster because of her medical condition. However, her diagnosis doesn't mean she can't live a long and healthy life. Her placement in foster primarily serves to protect the other cats in our program from contracting Feline Leukemia from her.

Ritz is loving life in foster, but she's ready for a loving home. Her ideal home would be medium energy with plenty of enrichment. She does well with kids - she's very playful but also very gentle. Her condition does not prohibit her from living with dogs, and we think she might like having a pup playmate! 🐶

To meet her, fill out an application: https://buff.ly/44k237n

08/09/2024

Bic arrived at PAWS in a tiny box with a badly mangled leg. Someone had tried to help her, and then maybe panicked and left her at our gate. Fortunately, we found her immediately, got her cleaned up, and when we realized we could not save her leg, our shelter veterinarian surgically amputated it.

Today, Bic has a foster dad and mom who adore her and an older cat who is showing her the ropes. And, she is pain-free and can climb and balance like and other kitten her age.

Help PAWS Atlanta keep helping homeless animals like Bic. Party for the PAWS is just 6 weeks away, and we are looking for donations for our silent and live auctions: hard-to-find items and alcohol, one-of-a-kind experiences, travel adventures and vacation stays and everything in between.

Do you have a business or an Etsy store that makes something special? Do you have a talent or skill you can share? Could you put together a basket that would get our supporters excited?
We need you! Please click on the link in our profile and fill out a brief auction donation form.

For our friends on Facebook, please use this link for the donation form:

https://forms.gle/LrizykiuWz6wTeRc6

08/08/2024

Meet our handsome August calendar guy, Artie! 😍

As Prom Prince, he would be dancing the night away or running circles around his friends the whole night. Artie is a high energy, fun guy! As long as he had his favorite red ball with him, he'd be more than happy to join the party. 🕺 Artie loves his furry family members, so he would probably want to take his little buddy, Tator-Tot, as a prom date. He would wear a fancy bowtie for sure!

Artie is one of the winners of our 2023 Calendar Contest winners, themed Prom Night. We loved getting to know him through his submission, and we're so glad he's gracing the month of August!

08/08/2024

Little Tamara did a great job at today! She and her sister, Tia, are available for adoption. At only three months old, they’re ADORABLE and ready to learn all their good girl skills.

Fill out an application to meet them 🥰 link in bio!

08/08/2024

A huge thanks to KPMG for volunteering with us this week!

Due to our extensive tree canopy, we often have downed tree limbs and branches due to summer storms. In just over an hour, this group cleared out all of the limbs, branches, and large sticks from our shelter grounds and our on-leash dog walking trail. This keeps our volunteers and staff safe while walking dogs.

Thank you, KPMG!

If you'd like to schedule a volunteer session with your group, reach out to Sam at [email protected]. We are now scheduling groups for October 2024 and beyond.

08/08/2024

Our silly kitten, Silverado, found a home yesterday! Just look at this happy pair 🥰 Congrats little buddy!

08/07/2024

In case you missed it, Party for the PAWS is coming on September 20th! Join us at 7pm at The Foundry at Puritan Mill for an evening full of cocktails, auction items, casino games, and adorable pups.

🐾 BUY A TICKET
Tickets are $135 with early bird pricing. Regular pricing begins September 6th and is $150. https://buff.ly/3SpUh7D

🐾 SPONSOR
Sponsorship levels start at $500, so there's something for everyone. Highlight your business or company and enjoy many wonderful benefits! https://buff.ly/3YA4ke7

🐾 DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM
Luxury goods, vacation homes, and local experiences are hot commodities! Fill out our donation form if you have an item to donate. https://buff.ly/4dbhV0c

Mark your calendar for September 20th, and we'll see you there!

08/07/2024

Sebastian, 10, already has his bow tie ready for Party for the PAWS September 20th. He is one of nearly 1000 homeless pets whom PAWS is helping this year alone.

And, we need your help in making this year’s Party for the PAWS our biggest event yet!

We are pulling together our silent and live auctions, and we need your support! Do you have a business, Etsy shop or service you can donate for our auction? Can your share sports or concert tickets or a stay at a getaway home to benefit PAWS Atlanta?

Some of our most popular auction items have been fun, one-of-a-kind items such as:

⭐️Cocktail theme baskets
⭐️Beauty treatments
⭐️Hard-to-find bourbon, scotch or wine
⭐️Vacation getaways
⭐️Kitchen, home decor items
⭐️Personal service packages like life-coaching, career coaching
⭐️Themed baskets
⭐️Sports tickets
⭐️Fitness training packages, classes
⭐️Pet theme baskets
⭐️ Restaurant, bar gift cards
⭐️ Art, jewelry, especially from local artists
⭐️ Unique Atlanta experiences

The Party for the PAWS auction provides critical funding to help PAWS Atlanta continue its mission to give 1,000 at-risk dogs and cats a second chance at safe, happy life each day year.

Can you donate? If so, please fill out a donation form at https://forms.gle/SMCCMZLBU1UUWQ169 .

DM us if you have any questions!

If you cannot donate a physical item, please consider becoming a Party for the PAWS sponsor. We have options at every level. Sebastian says thank you!

08/07/2024

Check out our recent feature in Rough Draft Atlanta about our grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization! This grant helps our senior dogs get all the care they need to thrive in a future home.

PAWS Atlanta receives a grant from Grey Muzzle to provide medical care to older dogs at its Decattur shelter.

08/07/2024

It's ! With all this heat, we're in need of some 🧊 cooling mats for our dogs. Some of our pups are having an especially hard time in the heat, even when we keep them indoors most of the day.

These mats would allow them to relax and stay cool. We all know that summer ☀️ in Georgia is far from over, and our dogs could use some relief! We specifically need the XL size so that any of our pups could use them.

Buy one from our Amazon Wishlist: https://buff.ly/3z5DLRn

08/07/2024

Meet Carey! He's a senior chihuahua with tons of love to give. 🥰

Carey is an absolute joy to have around, according to his foster. This lively and loving senior sleeps through the night and is perfectly comfortable staying in his crate when you leave the house. He won't wake you up early because he likes to sleep in too, ensuring you get your beauty sleep. Carey adores cuddling and going for walks.

He can be a bit rambunctious on leash sometimes but his curious nature and funny little prance will make you smile. Carey is house and crate trained. He doesn't bark much, and his foster says he loves being outdoors and soaking in the sights and sounds. He may need to be an only dog since he tends to be protective when on his human's lap, but we're open to trying out a meet and greet if you have another pup.

This wonderful guy is looking for a loving home where he can be the center of attention and share his boundless affection. If you're looking for a loyal companion and lap dog, Carey is the perfect match for you!

Fill out an application to meet him today: https://buff.ly/3Xy7tZA

08/05/2024

08/04/2024

What are you doing on September 20th? Going to Party for the PAWS of course!

We’re as excited as Flora in the ball pit! 🥳

The Details:

Party for the PAWS is coming on September 20th at 7pm! Join us at The Foundry at Puritan Mill for an evening full of cocktails, auction items, casino games, and adorable pups.

🐾 BUY A TICKET
Tickets are $135 with early bird pricing. Regular pricing begins September 6th and is $150.

🐾 SPONSOR
Sponsorship levels start at $500, so there’s something for everyone. Highlight your business or company and enjoy many wonderful benefits!

🐾 DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM
Luxury goods, vacation homes, and local experiences are hot commodities! Fill out our donation form if you have an item to donate.

All 🔗 in bio!

Address

5287 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA
30035

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.pawsatlanta.org/

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T-SHIRT REVEAL! 🎉 Check out this year’s limited-edition shirts, available at Walk for the PAWS while supplies last. Join us this Saturday at Henderson Park from 11am-2pm to buy one! Let us know what you think in the comments! Will you be buying one? #rescuesaveslives #walkforthepaws

SNEAK PEEK 👀👀 See you tomorrow! 9am-2pm Corinth Baptist Church 719 McLendon Dr, Scottdale

Help Curly reach his ✨goals✨ and come to our Yard Sale! Saturday, May 18 9am-2pm 719 McLendon Dr, Scottdale, GA

Don’t miss our YARD SALE! This weekend, Saturday May 4! 9am-2pm 5287 Covington Hwy in Decatur RAIN OR SHINE

There can only be one branch manager, and one assistant branch manager. So, Cheer Bear and Funshine Bear (Funshine has the collar/more white) are working it out. Thanks to Sam for this video! #shelterdogs #rescuelife #pawsatlanta #whywerescue #startastoryadopt #dogvideos #atlantarescue

Harley had a fantastic day out on Saturday, and we hope you followed along in stories! Harley won our St. Pittie’s Day contest and got to strut her stuff and meet so many friends. Thank you to @_caroline.elizabeth__ for being her buddy for the day and making this adorable summary of her day 🥰

Come with Fortunate (adopted!) while she shows you the ropes of being on @fox5atlanta! We take an animal each week to have a spotlight on Good Day Atlanta on Thursday mornings! Tune in to see a whole bunch of cuteness 🥰

PETER PARKER had the very best day with our volunteer Caroline.

PROTEUS has some things to say. He's 3 months and is just one of several sweet kittens waiting to meet you. Click on the link in our profile and fill out an adoption application, and we'll get you set up to come meet our adoptable kittens and cats.

🔊 sound up for kitten munchie ASMR! This is Screamscicle (when he’s not eating, he’s screaming), and he’s here to let you know that we need food from our Wish List! (It’s not because he ate all of it but…it could be.) We’re out of food for our Pet Food Bank, and we’re also in need of @hillspet Science Diet for our shelter animals. How to help: 🐶 Donate any unopened/unexpired pet food for our Pet Food Bank. 🐱 Donate Hill’s Science Diet for our shelter animals. We especially need large breed food. 🛒 Order through our Amazon Wish List (link in bio) to have it shipped or deliver in person any time to our donation drop off area by the front gate. Thank you! ❤️

Happy St. Pittie’s Week! 🍀🐶 To celebrate, YOU get to choose your favorite pittie. Here’s the line up: Caboose Pinky Tuscadero Sweet Cheeks Harley Buy a gold coin (or a few!) for one of these pitties for $5, and the pup with the most gold coins at the end of the week wins a special day adventure! 🍀Link in bio to purchase! #pitties #pibbles #pittiesofinstagram #pibblelove #pibblelife #pittielove #showmeyourpitties #stpatricksday #stpittiesday

Meet new guy, Kyle XY 👽! (No, he doesn’t have a belly button. Iykyk.) He’s been hanging around the shelter for a few days, and we think he was left behind in our parking lot. It took some time, but we were finally able to catch him in a humane trap today. He’s a total sweetheart ❤️ He’s a little rough around the edges from spending time outside, so it’ll be a few weeks before he’s ready for adoption. Welcome to PAWS, bud. You’ll find a home soon!

It’s chilly again today (the groundhog lied), so Big Buddy decided camping out in front of the vent was the most efficient way to stay warm. He’s not wrong. He says he doesn’t really care about sharing the heat with everyone else. #catsofinstagram #rescuecat #sheltercat #adoptacat

Thanks to the hardworking volunteer team from Total Quality Logistics who heped us assemble our new PAWS community food bank shed! You guys were amazing! 💪

CARMELO, 11, is slowing down. He's got arthritis in his hips and a mass in his abdomen, likely on his spleen. Carmelo is our cat cottage "night manager" right now, spending his days napping in a big, fluffy bed in the middle of our cat cottage kitchen. We are hoping to find him a hospice foster, so he can live out his final time in the comfort of a home. We don't have a timetable, but we hope he will have more good days ahead. It's a big ask, we know. Carmelo been with us since 2017, most of that time in a foster home. He is achingly sweet and is a staff and volunteer favorite. A home without stairs or with few stairs would be ideal, and we think Carmelo would need to be an only dog, and he is not a good fit for cats. He takes oral medication for his arthritis and does have old-man accidents. We think using a belly-band might help, and we use puppy pads with him. Our veterinary team will provide Carmelo's medical care, and we will send you home with all the supplies he might need. If you have questions, DM us. If you think you might be able to give Carmelo a soft place to land, please email our foster coordinator Christa Murray at [email protected]. You can find more about fostering with PAWS by clicking on the link in our profile and looking for the FOSTER tab.

❤️ MIKEY G UPDATE ❤️ His surgery was a success! He was such a good boy, and is headed back to his foster home this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who donated to his surgery expenses and everyone who sent him love. It means the world to us 🥰🥰 We also want to give a huge shoutout to @auburnvetmed for making this surgery possible. They did an incredible job giving Mikey all the care he needed. Thank you! 🎉

Mikey G. is at Auburn today for his evaluation! If all goes well, he’ll be headed into surgery to fix his little heart later this week! ❤️ To help cover the estimated cost of his surgery, a generous PAWS Atlanta board member is providing at ‼️matching gift‼️ of $1,500! So, if YOU can help us raise $1,500, Mikey’s surgery will be fully funded! 🎉 Mikey G was born with pulmonic stenosis, a narrowing of his pulmonary valve. It is restricting the flow of blood from his heart’s right ventricle to his lungs. So far, he has not shown any symptoms, and he acts like a typically puppy. If he is a candidate, he will undergo a balloon valvuloplasty, a minimally invasive cath procedure. If you would like to help Mikey G get this chance at a full life, please click on the link in our profile and look for the HELP ME HEAL tab.