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When you adopt a pet from Our Pal's Place, not only do you give that pet a great new life, but you help us by freeing up desperately needed space so that we can save another pet from euthanasia.Become a fan.

Love is… Volunteering! ❤️Happy ‘Pal’-entine’s Day! Today we are highlighting our “pals”, our volunteers!Our Pal’s Place ...
14/02/2025

Love is… Volunteering! ❤️

Happy ‘Pal’-entine’s Day! Today we are highlighting our “pals”, our volunteers!

Our Pal’s Place is a volunteer-based organization, so the volunteers are the reason our operations are possible! Our care-giving teams ensure our residents are fed and cared for throughout the day. The Adoption Team works diligently with the public to find forever homes. Our Education team promotes solutions to the problems animals face. We have special events, fundraising, young adult programs, internships… We have a team for everyone, no matter preference or schedule! Come check us out!

To all of our current volunteers: Thank you for everything YOU do! YOU are the reason we are able to find so many dogs their forever homes and give us the space to save even more.

https://www.opp.ourpalsplace.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Love is… Supportive! ❤️ Many non-profits exist and rely solely on donations. Our Pal’s Place has Lifeline Members who co...
13/02/2025

Love is… Supportive! ❤️

Many non-profits exist and rely solely on donations. Our Pal’s Place has Lifeline Members who commit to donating on a regular basis, and these monies are used exclusively to keep our Pet Adoption Facility open. Our Lifeline Members allow us to provide safe housing to homeless dogs who otherwise would have been killed in county shelters.

Our business model, however, includes operating our own businesses as well to support our rescue operations. The first business opened was our thrift store, ReHome Superstore. A long search for a store-front near the rescue was a challenge! The few places we found in our price point would not consider us because of the business being new to our operations. No landlord wanted to take a chance on that. Then, we met Charlie Keown who ultimately said, “I’ll take a chance on you.” The proceeds from ReHome Superstore go to our Save-A-Heart Fund which is used exclusively for critical-care and heartworm positive dogs. So, everytime you shop with us you are helping save a life!

The next business opened was Our Pal’s Place Daycare, Boarding & Training (DB&T). Since we had 20 years of experience with the dogs in our Pet Adoption Facility, we wanted to offer our services to our adopters and the public. While people trust us to ensure their beloved pet companions have a lot of fun at playtime during the day and are well-cared for during sleepovers, their money supports our general operations such as repairing the roof when a tree fell two weeks before camp started last summer!

Whether donating directly to Our Pal’s Place rescue operations, shopping at ReHome Superstore or using our Daycare, Boarding & Training services, YOU are helping us save lives!

12/02/2025

Love is… A Second Chance ❤️

Our Pal's Place received a desperate plea from Cobb County Animal Services (CCAS) for help. The shelter was completely full and euthanizing for space would start in a mere few hours. Our Intake Team jumped into action and headed to CCAS to see what we could do to help.

The first on the shelter's kill list was Thor. He was a bigger boy who just needed to practice good manners. When our Intake Team took Thor outside to meet him, he stood for a long minute going to the bathroom (obviously housetrained) and then leaned on us for attention. Despite coming from a neglectful situation and being in the county shelter too long, Thor maintained an upbeat attitude and was very loving with us. We looked at each other and agreed there was no way we could let this boy be killed. That afternoon as the shelter was closing, we loaded Thor, Fig, Maggie, Nora and Mia into our transport van. The top of the kill list were now safe and enough spaces were opened in the county shelter that they did not have to euthanize.

On the first weekend Thor was with us, he met a family who was looking to add a new companion to their home. They clicked instantly! A Companion Match Form was submitted for Thor, now named Teddy, and within a week he was in his new home with The Sameit Family! A true story of going "from rags to riches"! All Teddy needed was a second chance.

Love is… Learning! ❤️At Our Pal’s Place, we believe that education plays a huge role in solving our country’s pet overpo...
11/02/2025

Love is… Learning! ❤️

At Our Pal’s Place, we believe that education plays a huge role in solving our country’s pet overpopulation problem. Our youth summer camp program, Camp O.P.P., helps us to educate our communities youth while allowing them hands-on time with real rescue dogs waiting for their forever homes! Camp O.P.P. creates a huge positive impact on those who attend. Here’s what Sophie Fleenor, a long-term volunteer who started as a Camp O.P.P. camper almost 14 years ago:

“I began my O.P.P. journey as a camper at Camp O.P.P., our youth summer camp. Walking into camp for the very first time changed my life forever. I had the best time and LOVED spending time with the residents and learning about the problems that homeless pets face in today’s world. I loved using what I had learned at Camp O.P.P. to educate my friends and anyone who would listen. Before I knew it, I had become a junior camp counselor which quickly turned into counselor. I had the best time spending my summers in high school giving the next generation of campers the same amazing experience I had received when I was in their shoes.

Now, a graduate from the University of Georgia, I am using my degree to help with marketing and communication efforts for O.P.P.! I am so thankful to O.P.P. and Camp O.P.P. for helping me discover my passion for animal welfare and non-profit work. Our Pal’s Place taught me a plethora of knowledge that I would never have learned if I hadn’t attended Camp O.P.P.”

Our Pal’s Place offers fun-filled, week long camp programs in June and July where kids play with orphaned puppies, dogs, and sometimes cats housed in our Pet Adoption Facility, participate in activities that help homeless pets and learn about solutions to the problems they face.

We are happy to announce that our Summer 2025 sign-ups are officially open! If your child has a love for animals and wants to learn more about the problems they face, check out our different programs at the link below!

https://www.opp.ourpalsplace.org/camp-opp-2025/

Tonight, Love is… Football!Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Have fun tonight and stay safe!💙
10/02/2025

Tonight, Love is… Football!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Have fun tonight and stay safe!💙

09/02/2025

Love is … Unwavering! ❤️

Harley came to O.P.P. from a veterinary hospital. A little different story than our normal rescues from death in county shelters… but similar in that Harley too was facing death.

Harley had been abandoned at the local veterinary hospital that ultimately adopted her as their clinic dog. Harley gave blood when dogs needed transfusions, was a surrogate mom for puppies in need and a best friend to the clinic staff. When the local hospital was bought out by a corporate veterinary hospital, they were told to get Harley out or euthanize her. A date was set by corporate and the local staff began working relentlessly to get Harley out. Their challenge was the time needed for Harley to warm up to men in the homes they tried and her disdain for cats. Unwavering in their commitment to their best friend, they contacted O.P.P. desperate for help as the deadline was upon them.

Once at O.P.P. Harley was terrified when her friends left. She had lived in the hospital for years with her best friends and now was uncertain where she had ended up. The next day her friends returned to comfort her and spent hours teaching her how to trust a single O.P.P. volunteer. Weeks later that volunteer taught Harley how to trust other volunteers. Today, Harley enjoys learning new things and sitting in laps! And to this day her best friends from the hospital check on her to ensure she is well. Together we remain unwavering in our commitment to Harley’s well being and ultimately finding her a home!

Love is… Family! ❤️ Late one evening, one of our contacts from Cobb County Animal Services sent a text stating that a bo...
08/02/2025

Love is… Family! ❤️

Late one evening, one of our contacts from Cobb County Animal Services sent a text stating that a bonded pair who were thought to be brothers would be euthanized that night. Our Intake Team was perplexed as to how O.P.P. could help these boys given the county shelter was closed and euthanizing had already begun. Our contact replied that if we would agree to meet the boys the next morning, she would contact the shelter to see if they were still alive and, if so, try to get a reprieve. Hunter and Hayes were still alive and the county agreed to give O.P.P. a chance to meet them! The next morning we were on the doorstep of the county shelter. What we found were two scared boys who just needed a second chance.

Imagine being in a home with your beloved sibling one day and in a loud, overwhelming, stressful environment with them the next. This was the situation of Hunter and Hayes. After almost five months in the Cobb County Animal Shelter, they were put on the kill list. That night, all the boys had left was each other.

After settling in at O.P.P., receiving TLC from our volunteers and feeling a sense of safety, Hunter and Hayes relaxed and their personalities began to shine. They used their love for each other to regain their confidence. Now, they love to play with each other in the yards and go for walks on our trails!

O.P.P. knows how important family can be! We will work tirelessly to find Hunter and Hayes a family who will accept both boys into the home. For Hunter and Hayes this Valentine’s season, “Love Is” finding their family.

Pet companions are not disposable!  We humans are their guardians and caretakers; the ones our pets look to for safety a...
07/02/2025

Pet companions are not disposable! We humans are their guardians and caretakers; the ones our pets look to for safety and security. Biscuit was let down in a big way by her original human, but thank goodness another kindhearted human stepped up.

An approximately 8 month-old puppy wandering the busy parking lot of an apartment complex all alone is a recipe for a tragedy. Biscuit’s eventual hero saw her darting around the parking lot and also saw a lady watching the scene unfold from a distance (but not taking any action). Our Good Samaritan was able to secure Biscuit and approached the lady to ask if Biscuit was her dog. The lady said “yes, but I’m tired of her, I’m tired of feeding her, and I don’t want her. You can have her if you want her, but I’m not taking her back her back in.” And with that, the lady turned her back on Biscuit and went inside. Sadly, this happens more than we would like to acknowledge. How many dogs are turned out to fend for themselves and end up suffering a tragic fate? Biscuit was one of the lucky ones because someone happened to be there just at the right moment to keep her safe. Biscuit’s lucky star continues to shine on her as she is set to become part of the Our Pal’s Place family. Stay tuned as we work to make a spot for Biscuit at our Pet Adoption Facility. In the meantime, let us know if you’d like to meet this inquisitive, eager-to-learn, sweet girl!

Love is… Giving Back!❤️�Late 2023, a tiny black poodle was abandoned on the doorstep of O.P.P. – Rescue & Pet Adoption F...
07/02/2025

Love is… Giving Back!❤️�
Late 2023, a tiny black poodle was abandoned on the doorstep of O.P.P. – Rescue & Pet Adoption Facility. Merely left in a Pamper’s box, the tiny dog made his way out and took cover in the front bushes. Our tuck-in team volunteers arrived to find the empty box and began searching for what had been its content. Finally, they saw the terrified pup and went to help him. As with many small dogs, his reaction was a vicious bark to ward off the people he deemed a threat. The team was finally able to place a towel over him to where they could safely pick him up. Once inside, they uncovered the tiny dog to find him to be one big, fur ball mat. With the help of Gigi, Diva Dogs Mobile Grooming, the tiny dog was rid of the horrible mats so he could see and be comfortable! Soon after, long time O.P.P. supporters and Lifeline Members, Kay and Wayne, drove up from Florida to meet this little guy with the intent of adopting him.

Now named Tiger, this little guy is giving back the love he received while in O.P.P.’s care and from his now forever home to others in need …

“My name is Tiger. I am a trained, registered therapy dog. I have been at our local hospital this afternoon making people smile. On Valentine’s Day, I will deliver flowers to patients’ rooms. That makes people smile!

I also go to elementary schools and help teach students how to approach a dog, dog safety and responsible dog (animal ) ownership. One of my students was terrified of dogs. She was afraid of me and cried. After a little while, I was able to make her feel comfortable and she petted me! She kept coming back for more and more pets. Then, she and I became friends and she had a really big smile. Now she isn’t afraid of dogs.

Today I pass the love I initially received from the OPP volunteers to others when I make them smile. I am so grateful for all who helped me get to where I am today. Love truly is giving back to others!”

Love is ... Patient!❤️ Late 2022, The Heck Family returned to Our Pal's Place to find a new companion as their first O.P...
06/02/2025

Love is ... Patient!❤️

Late 2022, The Heck Family returned to Our Pal's Place to find a new companion as their first O.P.P. dog had recently passed away. The family decision was puppy Scorpio! The family was very patient waiting for Scorpio to be ready to leave his litter mates and visited with him every weekend! During this time, the litter suddenly came down with a skin infection and had to remain in O.P.P.'s care until resolved and healed. Finally, Scorpio, renamed Blaze, was able to go home! Since then, Blaze frequents our Our Pal’s Place Daycare, Boarding & Training (DB&T) when his family travels.

Late 2024, The Heck Family read the story of Jackie and her pups who had been abandoned at a dumpster. Cobb County allowed O.P.P. to care for the young mom and her 5 pups during the required hold period and then released them to O.P.P. so we could find them good homes. The Heck Family decided that Thyme would be a good addition to their family! A plan was put into place for Blaze and Thyme to meet at DB&T and get to know each other. DB&T supports our rescue operations not only monetarily but also by providing adopting families playtime, sleepover, training, and introduction services. Over three visits, Blaze accepted Thyme, now named Bandit, and the two began playing. Now it was time for an in-home introduction. Blaze was not thrilled! However, with patience, love and multiple in-home visits with Bandit, Blaze finally agreed to Bandit joining his family!

05/02/2025

Love is…Friendship! ❤️

Some friendships are just meant to be! Our Pal's Place met Claud (pic right - formerly MJ) at Cobb County Animal Shelter. He was still on his stray hold, but given his breed popularity we wanted to get him out asap to ensure he went to a good home and did not end up being a fad adoption. Just about that time, one of our long-time volunteers, Colleen, and her husband, Bill, started looking for a companion. After thoughtful consideration and multiple in-home visits, these long-time O.P.P. supporters adopted Claud last February! Happy 1 Year Gotcha, Claud!

Fast forward to the end of last year, Our Pal's Place met Lucy Lu (pink harness - formerly Lulu) at Cobb County Animal Shelter. Because her skin and fur were in horrendous condition, we knew this girl would not make it out of the overcrowded county shelter without help. After a lot of TLC from our volunteers at O.P.P., veterinarian care from North Roswell Vet Clinic and healthy food, Lucy Lu started looking and feeling great! About that time, Colleen's next door neighbors decided it was time to bring home a companion. Colleen suggested they meet Lucy Lu and it was love at first sight!

Now, Claud and Lucy Lu are best friends, next door neighbors!

Love is …Commitment❤️ The meaning of Commitment is an agreement or pledge to do something. Sunnie, the person who saved ...
04/02/2025

Love is …Commitment❤️

The meaning of Commitment is an agreement or pledge to do something. Sunnie, the person who saved her and now her forever home with our volunteers, Brian and Sharon, are all role models of commitment.

During a late afternoon torrential downpour, a man took cover at a local Wal-Mart. As he stood waiting for the storm to pass, he witnessed a black SUV throw a puppy out of the moving car into the parking lot of the store. The man immediately went to help the puppy and was able to get the license plate of the car. He took the puppy home and found her to be a loving, sweet girl. Yet, he was challenged in keeping her because of working for the airlines and leaving the very next day. Committed to this puppy’s ongoing safety, he contacted a volunteer of Our Pal’s Place for help. Even though our rescue’s mission is to save animals from death in county shelters, we also want to help people who are doing the right thing for the animals. Because of an adoption, O.P.P. had a space available and committed to helping Sunnie. We were able to quickly place Sunnie in a home where she thrived for over 2 years. Sunnie deeply loved and was loyally committed to her family. Unfortunately, this family did not hold the same commitment to Sunnie and returned her because of her protective behavior. Understandably, Sunnie was heartbroken and confused upon returning to O.P.P.

Meanwhile, Brian and Sharon started volunteering alongside their daughter, Becca, who was doing her senior project at O.P.P. As Becca graduated and left for college, Brian and Sharon stayed committed to their volunteer work of caring for the orphaned dogs at O.P.P. until adopted. It was then that they met Sunnie. After years of getting to know Sunnie and all of her quirks that resulted from her past, Brian and Sharon asked to adopt her after losing one of their beloved companions. Sharon shared, “Sunnie settled into our home quickly and has brought joy to our home. She loves her daily walks, sitting in the sunshine, and watching us cook dinner (she loves when scraps accidentally fall on the floor!). Sunnie loves finding new places to settle herself – big fluffy blankets, pillows, and feet are her favorite spots, and she loves to share the recliners with anyone who invites her ...” Now Sunnie is loyally committed to Brian and Sharon and often shows her protective behavior. But, Brian and Sharon’s commitment to Sunnie has never wavered! Instead, they have learned how to work with Sunnie to accept family members into her home … including Becca! How many lives would be saved if other people could learn from Brian and Sharon’s commitment and work through challenges when times get tough rather than risking their companion’s life by turning them into a county shelter. Brian and Sharon, you are truly role models of commitment!

And, when Brian and Sharon travel, the DB&T team of O.P.P. is committed to Sunnie’s continued well-being and care in their absence. It’s so nice that Sunnie remains a part of our “O.P.P. family”!

Love is … Ms Bea❤️This year’s “Love Is” series begins with the story of Ms Bea who has been a part of every aspect of Ou...
03/02/2025

Love is … Ms Bea❤️

This year’s “Love Is” series begins with the story of Ms Bea who has been a part of every aspect of Our Pal’s Place (O.P.P.) operations. From being rescued to adopted to sleeping over at DB&T (our daycare, boarding & training facility) to helping with Camp O.P.P. (our youth summer camp) to being our ReHome Superstore (thrift store) manager, Ms Bea has received love from and returned it to all who cross her path.

Confused, scared and alone this sweet senior found herself in the Athens-Clarke County animal shelter. So depressed, she would merely lay on her bed not even lifting her head to acknowledge anyone. O.P.P. knew she had to get out or she would be killed when space was needed in the county shelter. Upon arrival to O.P.P., she was named Beatrice and nicknamed Ms. Bea. Quickly she earned the title of “Queen Bea” as barking commands with a smile on her face replaced any depression! Soon after, Ms. Lynn met Ms. Bea and adopted her! They lived a wonderful life together, and we are forever grateful to Ms. Lynn for providing her a home. Ms. Bea stayed at DB&T multiple times when Ms. Lynn fell, broke her hip, went through rehab and ultimately surgery. During Ms. Bea’s last stay, we received a heartbreaking phone call that Ms. Lynn had unexpectedly passed from complications with the surgery. O.P.P. immediately took Ms. Bea back into our care.

To lift her spirits, Ms. Bea was appointed Camp Director and moved into our Learning Center during Camp O.P.P. to help teach youth about pet overpopulation and animal welfare. After a successful summer, Ms. Bea was promoted to Store Manager of our ReHome Superstore and to this day greets every customer who enters the store during her weekend shifts!

For this season of love, we are happy to report that Ms. Bea will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in her forever home!

Through Valentine’s Day, Our Pal’s Place is celebrating the love of pets. To us, “Love is” rescuing dogs in immediate ne...
02/02/2025

Through Valentine’s Day, Our Pal’s Place is celebrating the love of pets. To us, “Love is” rescuing dogs in immediate need of help from county shelters and placing them in their forever homes.

Follow us to Valentine’s Day with a daily “Love is” featuring some of our favorite stories! ❤️

Hope is ready to find her forever home!Hope has grown and learned so much after spending some time in her temporary fost...
16/01/2025

Hope is ready to find her forever home!

Hope has grown and learned so much after spending some time in her temporary foster home! Here’s what her foster mom has to say:

“Hope is thriving in my home. She’s energetic and loves to explore. Hope had her first snowfall! She and my dog, Oliver, did not want to come inside. They rolled around it (see videos in comments) and Oliver taught her that ice is a great treat!

Hope is working on her leash walking skills. My dog loves walks, and he’s showing Hope how walks can be fun and calm. Hope loves meeting new people. She met a few of my neighbors recently and loved all the affection! I look forward to Hope having her forever family.”

If you’re interested in Hope and would like to learn more about her, please email us at [email protected] 💙

14/01/2025

Fun-loving Ginger had a great day, even if it included a vet check-up! Ginger was so well-behaved that she got to pick out a new toy at Top Dogs Pet Boutique in Roswell. Everything is an adventure for Ginger, so if you’re looking for someone to share life’s adventures with you, Ginger just might be your girl 🩷!! Come meet her!

Merry Christmas from Miss Tessa and her family!From Tessa’s mom: “We are so thankful for you and OPP for everything that...
26/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Miss Tessa and her family!

From Tessa’s mom: “We are so thankful for you and OPP for everything that you’ve done ❤️ Preston and Tessa have been our biggest blessings this year!”

We love seeing sweet moments like this!💙

Our Pal’s Place Daycare, Boarding & Training Sleepover regular, Stacey, shares her Christmas picture from Christmas Day....
26/12/2024

Our Pal’s Place Daycare, Boarding & Training Sleepover regular, Stacey, shares her Christmas picture from Christmas Day. Gorgeous!!

We love to see your companions posing under the tree or snuggled up by the fire! Share your favorite Christmas picture!

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