Share(404) 815-6680
720 14th St NW
Atlanta,
GA
30318
33.7858
-84.4099
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Northeast, Home Park
What People Are Saying About Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
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Citysearch
Because our canine friends need help too. This cute and clean Midtown spot helps pair abandoned dogs with willing owners.
06/25/07
The Best Place to Adopt a Pet
by doglover1234 at Citysearch
I recently adopted my dog Shyla from this no-kill shelter, and thought that the volunteers and staff there worked so hard to help me find a perfect match. They don't just want to get the pets adopted - they want to help each pet find the perfect match, and help each family find the right match. It is such an emotional decision to choose a companion that is going to be in your family for 15 years or more (hopefully) but they were patient and spent over 2 hours with me going over the adoption questionarre and spending time with me answering my questions about everything from how to housebreak a dog, to what is the best dog food to feed my dog. I know it must be the hardest job in the world to see so much abuse and neglect from some of the sad cases that come into their adoption program, but they seemed to have found a way to keep their chins up and stay positive. It was a very good experience for me and a recommend them to everyone I met that is thinking about adopting a dog.
- Pros: tons of small dogs, lots of volunteers to answer questions, clean shelter
- Cons: long wait on Saturdays- go during the week if you can
02/22/07
Wonderful Shelter!
by emma6580 at Citysearch
I just recently adopted my new best friend, Goober - a shaggy and sweet Terrier, from Atlanta Pet Rescue and I thought I should share my experience so others in the Atlanta area will know about this hidden gem tucked away on 14th Street in midtown Atlanta. First, the facility itself is beautiful and most importantly clean. It is obvious that the staff and volunteers care deeply about their furry charges, making an extra effort to make sure their temporary homes are clean and comfortable. Both the dogs and cats are kept in cageless areas (not together of course!) and are allowed to play and romp with each other instead of being locked up in a cage all day. Secondly the staff and volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable and can tell you about each and every dog in great detail. Although the application and interview process is a bit intense, in the end it is worth it because you end up with the right match, which in my case would be my fabulous little Goober. All in all, my experience at Atlanta Pet Rescue was very pleasing and I would recommend it to anyone who is the market for a 4 legged companion!
- Pros: cute dogs, clean facility, nice staff and volunteers
- Cons: long application process
10/19/06
extremely rude staff
by lmckenzie at Citysearch
I applied for a dog at Atlanta Pet Rescue and was treated horribly by the staff at the shelter. When I went to visit the dog, the staff was extremely rude and actually had an attitude with me. As a customer and prospective adopter, I was shocked by how I was treated. You would think that the staff would be respectful of their clients and treat them kindly but this was not the case. I realize that they must look after the animals' well being but I cannot imagine treating a customer that way, especially one who shares the same genuine concern for animals that they do.
- Pros: lots of cute puppies
- Cons: horrible staff
