Last Updated 11/20/09

Shelby is a one old, 18 pound Sheltie mix. Shelby came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from an outlying animal control facility where she had been picked up by animal control after she and several other dogs were abandoned in a vacant house with  no food or water. Most of the dogs were euthanized because they were completely terrified of humans. Shelby was spared, though, because she showed promise of being sweet and affectionate towards humans.

Shelby has been afraid of most everything, and will need an experienced and very patient owner to help her learn about the world. Shelby will accept attention and affection, and even moves towards you when you stop petting her. We think she is young enough to turnaround and become a great family pet. She has very pretty markings and soft fur. Shelby is in a foster home learning how to enjoy the comforts of a nice, warm home and human companionship.

Shelby is taking some time off to work on her social skills.  She is currently not available for adoption.

Foster report 4/6/09: Shelby does not yet understand playing with other dogs or toys but she will most likely get there in two to three weeks. She still flinches at at loud noises and we still are working on house training, leash walking, and trying to learn to eat out of a dog dish. So far she will eat her food only if I put it directly on the floor. Shelby loves affection and is beginning to come when I call her.  She is losing some of the ready-to-flee-at-any-moment stances though she does have her "safe places" that she goes to when she is unsure. Shelby will need a person who is patient and willing to wait for the big payoff of having her complete devotion. 

Foster update 6/5/09: Shelby is making great strides in learning the joys of being a dog and having a home. She now plays with toys- although toys that squeak scare her-with my dogs and with me. She loves to snuggle and play in the morning and she consistently wakes up around 6am. She is making progress with the housebreaking but she needs to be taken out on a consistent schedule to not have accidents. She has learned to sit and is food and praise motivated. She has a long way to go with respect to walking on a leash. She will walk on a leash in the backyard for about 5 minutes.  Outside the gate and on the sidewalk is another matter. It just seems like all the sensory information overwhelms her and after about 5 minutes freezes. So, this is something that will take a patient person to help her overcome her fears. Shelby is scared of unfamiliar noises.  While quite affectionate, she has to be approached slowly. She is a wonderful companion and totally adorable-especially when she goes into a play bow or "talks" (not barks) to get your attention.

Update 10/29/09: Shelby has been attending a special training class for fearful dogs. A huge thanks goes out to Myra for her willingness to go the extra mile in helping Shelby become the best dog she can be.

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Shelby in class with her foster friend.

Shelby is sponsored by:

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~Happy Birthday Ann B.!

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Fletch is a 3 month old, 7 pound Manchester Terrier mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a very rural animal control facility along with his siblings, Finn and Fiona.

Fletch and his siblings are playful pups just looking to see what life has to offer. With their short, scruffy coats, they will require little grooming and will probably be non-shedding, too.

Fletch is available for adoption

by appointment only.

Fletch is sponsored by:

Wade C.

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Fiona is a 3 month old, 5.5 pound Manchester Terrier mix Who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a very rural animal control facility along with her siblings, Fletch and Finn.

Fiona and her siblings are playful pups just looking to see what life has to offer. They will make great pets for most any home. With their short, scruffy coats, they will require little grooming and will probably be non-shedding, too.

Fiona is available for adoption

by appointment only.

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Vinnie is a 1 year old, 17 pound male Dachshund or close mix. He is an extremely sweet and gentle soul.  He came from the same outlying animal control facility where we found Izzy. 

Poor Vinnie has a tiny spot of Demodex Mange which is not contagious and easily treatable. We will get him started medication which will put him on the road to recovery. 

If you can help defray the cost of Vinnie's medical expenses, click on the "Sponsor Me" link below. Vinnie will be a great pet for anyone. He's solid and calm-tempered.

Vinnie is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

Vinnie is sponsored by:

Wade C.

Elizabeth K.

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Quigley is a 15 pound, 4 year old, Poodle mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility. Quigley is as cute as a button and is eagerly seeking a new loving home.

Quigley had not received proper dental care and was in desperate need of a dental cleaning. If you can help pay for the cost of  a dental cleaning, please click on the "Sponsor Me" link below.

Quigley is in a foster home and available for adoption on Saturday.

Foster Report: Quigley, who is also known as “Quiggles”, “Q” or “Sweetie”, is absolutely adorable. He has a wonderful and very sweet disposition. He is very loving and responds well to hugs, pets and verbal interaction.  He walks well on the leash and enjoys being outside. He gets along great with other dogs and cats. He was really good with all the trick-or-treaters he met Halloween night, running to the door to greet all with a wag of his tail.  He is not reliably house trained, so we are working on this using a belly band and a crate. My bet is that he will have house training down this week as he is already using the doggie door! 

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Phineas is a 2 year old, 18 pound silver Schnauzer who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a local animal control facility. Phineas is a very handsome guy. He gets along well with the other pooches at APR and is eagerly seeking a permanent home to call his own.

Phineas is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

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Taylor is an 11 week old, 4.5 pound Rat Terrier mix pup who came to APR along with several other dogs from a local animal control facility. Taylor is a precious young pup who wants nothing more than to find a forever home where she can grow up to become a well-adjusted adult dog. Taylor is a typical puppy, playful and loving. We expect that she will be about 15 pounds as an adult.

Taylor is not yet available for adoption.

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Greta is a young 16 pound Terrier mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from an outlying animal control facility where she had been picked up as a stray and never reclaimed. Greta is a lovely girl with long lean legs and a terrific terrier type coat.

Greta arrived with Kennel Cough, so is taking a few days off to shake the sniffles. She's getting along well with her kennel-mates at our rehab center, and so far, appears to be housebroken.

Greta is available for adoption

Tuesday through Friday.

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Zora is an almost 2 year old, 16 pound Terrier mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility. Zora is a very friendly girl who will make a great companion.

Zora is in a foster home and available for adoption on Saturday.

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Sonic is a one year old, 16 pound Dachshund Terrier type dog who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility. Sonic is a very happy guy. Eager to meet new people and not afraid to try new things. Sonic promises to make a great pet.

Sonic is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

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Gabby is a 3.5 month old Terrier mix pup who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility along with her sister Gidget. Gabby has a sweet disposition and is proving to be a very sweet pup.

Gabby is recovering from a case of the sniffles and is currently not available for adoption.

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Helen is a 2.5 year old, 17 pound Dachshund who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from an outlying animal control facility where she had little chance of being adopted. Helen has recently had a litter of puppies, so she is still full of milk, and will need a week or two to dry up before she can be spayed. 

Helen is a wonderful dog that welcomes interaction from all humans and canines.  Helen is as outgoing as they come. Please submit your application today and see if you can provide Helen with the forever home she deserves.

Helen is not feeling her best and is not yet available for adoption.

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Scooter is a 1 year old, 22 pound Terrier mix that was rescued from an outlying animal control facility in Alabama where he had been abandoned.

Scooter is a spunky little guy that gets along great with other dogs. All he needs is the right family to come in and give him the loving forever home he deserves.

Scooter has come down with the sniffles

and is not available for adoption.

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Pepper is a 2.5 year old, 16 pound Poodle that was rescued from an outlying animal control facility in Alabama. He had been surrendered there by his previous owners because of illness.

Pepper has been both sweet and patient since he arrived. He is very outgoing and affectionate with everyone he meets. This handsome fellow is sure to make a great lifetime companion.

Pepper is getting over a case of the sniffles and is currently not available for adoption.

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Barney is a 3 year old, 15 pound Longhaired Dachshund that was abandoned and picked up by two kind citizens. After contacting animal control and weeks of attempting to find his owners with no luck, Barney was brought to APR to help him find the forever home he deserves.

Barney is very outgoing and playful. He does well with children and other dogs.

Barney is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

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Sawyer was adopted 11/20/09!

Cosby is a 2 year old, 16 pound Cairn Terrier mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility. Cosby is a sweet, friendly little guy who can't wait to find a new forever home to call his own. Cosby arrived with a severely matted coat. We have cleaned him up, brushed him out and made him feel like a whole new dog.

Cosby is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

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Boogie is an 8 month old Cairn Terrier mix. He currently weighs 15 pounds and is a stout little dog. Boogie came to APR from an outlying animal control facility where he was surrendered by his former owner because she is expecting a baby.

Boogie has lots of energy and a sweet temperament. 

Boogie is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday.

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Snow White is an 3.5 month old Terrier mix that was rescued from an outlying animal control facility. She looks as though she could possibly be mixed with Spitz.  As an adult Snow White will weigh between 17-20 pounds.

She is sweet and fun spirited. She loves playing with her canine companions and is sure to be a great lifetime companion.

Snow White is available for adoption

Tuesday through Saturday

beginning Saturday, November 21st.

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