Athens, GA Animal Shelters
5 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Athens Area Humane Society
Humane Society
1030 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Athens, GA 30606
Athens Alliance of All-Breed Canine Rescue and Referral /Athens Canine Rescue
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 7064
Athens, GA 30604
Athens, GA 30604
Located in Clarke County
Athens Area Humane Society
Humane Society
399 Beaverdam Road
Athens, GA 30605
Athens, GA 30605
Located in Clarke County
Kitty Crusaders of Athens
360 Old Winterville Rd.
Athens, GA 30601
Athens, GA 30601
Located in Clarke County
Pet Assistance and Welfare Society of Athens (PAWS)
P.O. Box 7905
Athens, GA 30604
Athens, GA 30604
Located in Clarke County
Animal Shelters in Athens, GA
Athens has five listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in Clarke County. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Winterville and Bogart, both within about eight miles, have listings of their own. It is a short list, but every animal on it is waiting for the same thing.
Athens has five listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.
A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.
The Athens listings all fall in Clarke County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.
If nothing here suits, Winterville, Bogart and Watkinsville all have listings within about 11 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.
Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Shelters Near Athens
- Winterville 1
- Bogart 1
- Watkinsville 1
- Colbert 1
- Commerce 1
- Winder 4
- Lexington 1
- Monroe 4
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