Athens Area Adoptable Pets: Cats, Guinea Pigs, More

Athens GA

23 December, 2021

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If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these Athens area shelters for a pet you can take home. Millions of pets and other companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by animal pounds nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Athens area — are still waiting for their forever homes. Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we've amassed this week's list of pets available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Whether you're a dog or cat person, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. Scooter - Athens, GA Name: Scooter - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Scooter is a beautiful and very friendly girl. She came into animal control with a front leg injury that was..." Learn more Neo - Athens, GA Name: Neo - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Tabby Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Adoption Application - http://fs17.formsite.com/cofas/catform/ All of our cats and kittens are fostered in homes so we know their personalities. They..." Learn more Pudding - Athens, GA Name: Pudding - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Dilute Tortoiseshell Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Pudding is a sweet cuddly kitten who loves playing with her foster siblings and her sister, Trifle. Pudding lives with..." Learn more Trifle - Athens, GA Name: Trifle - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Trifle has plenty of personality and spunk! More outgoing than her sister Pudding, Trifle enjoys zooming around the house chasing..." Learn more Jolene Name: Jolene Species: Cat Location: Colbert Veterinary Rescue, 41 County Road 229, Colbert, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 4.6lbs Jolene wandered up to one of our client's house one evening and was immediately brought..." Learn more Edith Name: Edith Species: Cat Location: Colbert Veterinary Rescue, 41 County Road 229, Colbert, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "AGE: 5 months WEIGHT: 4.6lbs Edith is a gorgeous little girl who wandered up one day to one of our..." Learn more Cole Name: Cole Species: Guinea Pig Location: Oconee County Animal Services Shelter, 1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig Description: "Has a sibling (Inky) - both born June 2020 Adoption application: https://www.oconeecounty.com/FormCenter/Animal-Control-12/Adoption-Application-65" Learn more Inky Name: Inky Species: Guinea Pig Location: Oconee County Animal Services Shelter, 1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig Description: "Has a sibling (Cole) - both born June 2020 Adoption application: https://www.oconeecounty.com/FormCenter/Animal-Control-12/Adoption-Application-65" Learn more Joy Name: Joy Species: Dog Location: Oconee County Animal Services Shelter, 1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, American Bulldog Good With: Dogs Description: "Found stray in Oglethorpe County Adoption Application: https://www.oconeecounty.com/FormCenter/Animal-Control-12/Adoption-Application-65" Learn more Mercy Name: Mercy Species: Dog Location: Oconee County Animal Services Shelter, 1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Mixed Breed Good With: Dogs Description: "Found stray in Oglethorpe County Adoption Application: https://www.oconeecounty.com/FormCenter/Animal-Control-12/Adoption-Application-65" Learn more Amy Name: Amy Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Harry Name: Harry Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Aria Name: Aria Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Slay Kitten 1 Name: Slay Kitten 1 Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Milo Name: Milo Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Amputate tail, 12/8.Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is..." Learn more Veronica Name: Veronica Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Boy Name: Boy Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Animal control dog 2 (available 12/19) Name: Animal control dog 2 (available 12/19) Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Great Pyrenees Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Willow Name: Willow Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Piper Name: Piper Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Opie Name: Opie Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Ziggy Name: Ziggy Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Thelma Name: Thelma Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Louise Name: Louise Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Fred Name: Fred Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Please call the shelter at (706) 795-2868 to schedule a meet and greet. Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is a non-profit..." Learn more Burl Name: Burl Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Description: "Nice older boy; special needs: vision and hearing impaired, heartworm positive, weak hips. Burl is a yellow and white male..." Learn more Elwood Name: Elwood Species: Dog Location: Morgan County Animal Control, 2392 Athens Highway, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mountain Cur Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Elwood is about the sweetest guy around. Found stray with his brother Jake, needs a home. He is about 6-8yrs..." Learn more Jake Name: Jake Species: Dog Location: Morgan County Animal Control, 2392 Athens Highway, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mountain Cur Mixed Breed Mix Description: "??Jake is looking for a home to call his own. He came in with his brother Elwood after being found..." Learn more Mason Name: Mason Species: Dog Location: Morgan County Animal Control, 2392 Athens Highway, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Description: "We need a hospice home for Mason. He has cancer that has spread to all his lymph nodes. For now..." Learn more Molly Name: Molly Species: Dog Location: Morgan County Animal Control, 2392 Athens Highway, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Molly is 6 yrs and just about the sweetest well behaved dog friendly lady around. She is heart worm positive..." Learn more Nelly Name: Nelly Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Sweet Nelly was only a little over a year old when she came to DRDR in October. Poor thing was..." Learn more Ozzie (Nelly's Braves) Name: Ozzie (Nelly's Braves) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Meet Ozzie, named after World Champion Ozzie Albies! Our Braves babies were born Oct. 27th during the World Series -..." Learn more Riley (Nelly's Braves) Name: Riley (Nelly's Braves) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Meet Riley, named after World Champion Austin Riley! Our Braves babies were born Oct. 27th during the World Series -..." Learn more Blaise (The Saints) Name: Blaise (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Angelina (The Saints) Name: Angelina (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Stella Maris (The Saints) Name: Stella Maris (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Jude (The Saints) Name: Jude (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Christina (The Saints) Name: Christina (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Francis (The Saints) Name: Francis (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more Roch (The Saints) Name: Roch (The Saints) Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "These adorable puppies were born to a stray mom and lived their first three weeks snuggled together in an old..." Learn more