Athens Area Adoptable Pets: Meet Aspen, Rover, Lana & More

Athens GA

21 April, 2022

10:20 AM

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If you've been looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, start with these animal shelters in and around Athens for a pet you can take home. Millions of pets and other companion animals are taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. Looking to adopt an adorable new four-legged friend? A great place to start the search is at Athenspets, where Lana the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals 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. 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]. Aspen Name: Aspen Species: Dog Location: Athens Canine Rescue, P.O. Box 7064, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Husky Pit Bull Terrier Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Apply here: http://athenscaninerescue.com/adoption-procedures/ Meet Aspen, the sweetest little tan brindled dream! You may recognize this sweet face, though she's a..." Learn more Rover Name: Rover Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Lana Name: Lana Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Bethle Name: Bethle Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Percy Name: Percy Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this cat and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9480/Cats. The adoption fee..." Learn more Frosty Name: Frosty Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Siamese Mix Description: "Why Choose Me? Frosty is available for rescue only. You can read more about this cat and check out additional..." Learn more Garden Name: Garden Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this cat and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9480/Cats. The adoption fee..." Learn more Panga Name: Panga Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this cat and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9480/Cats. The adoption fee..." Learn more Huff Name: Huff Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Chica Name: Chica Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Gigi Name: Gigi Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this cat and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9480/Cats. The adoption fee..." Learn more Nala Name: Nala Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Lynard Name: Lynard Species: Dog Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this dog and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9482/Dogs. The adoption fee..." Learn more Bailor Name: Bailor Species: Cat Location: Athenspets, 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Why Choose Me? You can read more about this cat and check out additional photos here: https://www.accgov.com/9480/Cats. The adoption fee..." Learn more Taylor Kelchner - Athens, GA Name: Taylor Kelchner - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Torbie Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Taylor Kelchner (TK) is part of our Taylor Litter with mom Taylor Swift and siblings Taylor Lautner and Taylor Myers!..." Learn more Taylor Lautner - Athens, GA Name: Taylor Lautner - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Taylor Lautner is part of our Taylor Litter with mom Taylor Swift and siblings Taylor Kelchner and Taylor Myers! All..." Learn more Taylor Myers - Athens, GA Name: Taylor Myers - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Torbie Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Taylor Myers (TM) is part of our Taylor Litter with mom Taylor Swift and siblings Taylor Lautner and Taylor Kelchner!..." Learn more Fraser - Athens, GA Name: Fraser - Athens, GA Species: Cat Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, Athens, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Fraser is an active and outgoing cat. He loves belly rubs! He came from a place where he was always..." Learn more Tank Name: Tank Species: Guinea Pig Location: Oconee County Animal Services Shelter, 1171 Branch Rd, Bishop, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Guinea Pig Description: "Tank, 6 month male, $20 adoption fee. Does not include cage. Friendly and likes to cuddle. He also purrs and..." Learn more Jolene Name: Jolene Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cane Corso Description: "A dog after Dolly Parton's heart, Jolene recently came to the shelter after having a pretty rough start to life...." Learn more Hulk (available 4/21) Name: Hulk (available 4/21) Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Hulk came into our shelter as a stray along with another dog, Lizzie. Hulk is a big hunk of love!!..." Learn more Lizzy (available 4/21) Name: Lizzy (available 4/21) Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Dogs Description: "Lizzy came into the shelter as a stray along with Hulk. Lizzy a little aloof of a dog and definitely..." Learn more Tuna Name: Tuna 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 Maisy Name: Maisy Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Jack Russell Terrier Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Maisy came in to our shelter when her owner's could no longer take care of her. She is a little..." Learn more Mamma Mia (available 4/21) Name: Mamma Mia (available 4/21) Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Good With: Dogs Description: "Mamma Mia came into the shelter as a stray from one of our counties. She had been roaming the county..." Learn more Tarzan Name: Tarzan Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "At 8 years old,Tarzan is one of our senior pups, but don't count him out! This old man is still..." Learn more Cookie Name: Cookie 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 Kakamora Name: Kakamora Species: Cat Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Abyssinian 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 Sardine Name: Sardine 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 Storm Name: Storm 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 Domino Name: Domino 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 Ruckus Name: Ruckus Species: Dog Location: Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road, Danielsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Ruckus came in to the shelter as a stray. He is an adorable little lab puppy who enjoys all the..." Learn more Huntress Name: Huntress 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 Waffles Name: Waffles Species: Dog Location: Pup And Cat Co, Winder, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Chihuahua Description: "Waffles is available for adoption! She's a loaf of tail wags & kisses. She was an emotional support dog but..." Learn more Macey Name: Macey Species: Dog Location: Alcovy Pet Rescue Inc, Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Schnoodle Mountain Cur Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Macey was born in November of 2021. Her mother was a Schnoodle and we do not know what her dad's..." Learn more Daffodil #8537 Name: Daffodil #8537 Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Daffodil is a tricolor female Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is approximately 4 years old. She weighs about 40 lbs....." Learn more Lily #8558 Name: Lily #8558 Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Boxer Mix Description: "Lily #8558 is a white and blue merle female Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky mix. She is approximately 1 year..." Learn more Foxy Name: Foxy Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie Description: "Foxy is a red and white female Border Collie mix. She is approximately 1 year old. If interested, go to..." Learn more Alex #8531 Name: Alex #8531 Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Alex #8531 is a brown male Pit Bull Terrier mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He weighs about 45..." Learn more Newman #8582 Name: Newman #8582 Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Description: "Newman #8582 is a black and white male Pit Bull Terrier mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He weighs..." Learn more River #8581 Name: River #8581 Species: Dog Location: Walton County Animal Control, 1411 S. Madison Ave., Monroe, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Boxer Description: "River #8581 is a fawn and white male Boxer. He is approximately 10 years old. He weighs about 60 lbs....." Learn more Kyra Name: Kyra Species: Dog Location: Humane Society Of Morgan County, 1170 Fairground Road, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Miniature Pinscher Description: "Kyra Breed: Chihuahua mix Gender: Female DOB: 02/14/2013 Adoption Fee: $150 Kyra is an older lady looking for someone to..." Learn more Nutmeg Name: Nutmeg Species: Dog Location: Humane Society Of Morgan County, 1170 Fairground Road, Madison, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd Description: "Nutmeg Breed: Shepherd Mix DOB: 12/20/2021 Gender: Female Adoption Fee: $200 Nutmeg and her sister Carmella are free spirited, active..." Learn more Liguini Name: Liguini Species: Dog Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, P.O. Box 1235, Greensboro, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Coonhound Description: "Pregnant Mama Mia was rescued by COFAS. She had 9 puppies several weeks later and they are as beautiful as..." Learn more Ragu Name: Ragu Species: Dog Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, P.O. Box 1235, Greensboro, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Coonhound Description: "Pregnant Mama Mia was rescued by COFAS. She had 9 puppies several weeks later and they are as beautiful as..." Learn more Ravioli Name: Ravioli Species: Dog Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, P.O. Box 1235, Greensboro, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Coonhound Description: "Pregnant Mama Mia was rescued by COFAS. She had 9 puppies several weeks later and they are as beautiful as..." Learn more Pesto Name: Pesto Species: Dog Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, P.O. Box 1235, Greensboro, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Coonhound Description: "Pregnant Mama Mia was rescued by COFAS. She had 9 puppies several weeks later and they are as beautiful as..." Learn more Jiminy Name: Jiminy Species: Dog Location: Circle Of Friends Animal Society Inc, P.O. Box 1235, Greensboro, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Feist Jack Russell Terrier Mix Good With: Dogs Description: "Jiminy is a small mixed breed, probably Feist or Jack Russell. He weighs about 15 pounds or so. He is..." Learn more Josie Mae Name: Josie Mae Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Description: "New Year Baby Josie Mae was a true Shelter Save headed off at the pass by Dirt Road Doggies Rescue...." Learn more ChooChoo Name: ChooChoo Species: Dog Location: Dirt Road Doggies Rescue Inc, PO Box 79, Gillsville, GA Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Description: "Look at this little sweetheart. Just a baby - born end of summer 2021. Crate trained, friendly, gets along with..." Learn more