I adopted two dogs from this place. Both dogs were adopted out to me with undisclosed severe…read moreanxiety issues. They both were not fit for adoption. Atlanta Humane Society knew that the two dogs they adopted to me were both unfit for adoption. The first dog (Meagan) I took to my VCA Veterinarian and even he told me that Atlanta Humane Society should have never adopted her out. He told me that she has so much anxiety and is not too social with people. She is social with other dogs. So, I asked him if he would write a letter of recommendation stating that he finds her to have too much anxiety and isn't too social with people and that he doesn't recommend her being placed for adoption. He did write the letter and I gave Meagan back to Atlanta Humane Society along with that letter from my VCA Veterinarian. When she (Meagan) was in my care, she never ate and she never drank. Not even my own VCA veterinarian could get her to eat and drink. She would only pace back and forth when kept indoors. The other dog I adopted from them (Zairya) did not like being held. When I held her, she wanted me to immediately put her down. She would not come when I called her name, she would just only hide under chairs and under tables. Also, she would bark loudly like crazy whenever she was in a crate or left alone. She too would not eat or drink. This is why I returned her back to Atlanta Humane Society as well. Atlanta Humane Society never told me about either dog's severe anxiety issues and they knew that neither dog was fit for adoption. Yet, they still adopted them out. It is clear that Atlanta Humane Society doesn't care about remedying the anxiety issues of their dogs before adopting them out. It is completely shady and absurd to me that they (Atlanta Humane Society) would knowingly adopt out two dogs with severe anxiety issues and then expect the adopter who adopted them to keep them. Atlanta Humane Society is the reason why I have now lost all trust in all animal shelters and they're also the reason why they have now made it completely hard and difficult for me to ever adopt again. I WILL NEVER EVER adopt from Atlanta Humane Society (including all other animal shelters) ever again. I will never again deal with nor set foot in another animal shelter ever again after these two horrible adoption experiences. When I adopted both dogs, they were both adopted to me completely smelly and filthy. I had to take each dog to a local self serve dog wash immediately after leaving with each one due them smelling so horribly and being so filthy. Please keep in mind that if you adopt any cat, kitten, dog, or puppy from Atlanta Humane Society...they will be adopted out to you completely smelly and filthy. They don't bother taking the time to bathe any of their animals before adopting them out and sending them off to their new home. I don't recommend Atlanta Humane Society, if you must adopt a dog...I recommend going elsewhere. Atlanta Humane Society doesn't care who adopts their animals as long as they're able to pay their grossly outrageously high adoption fees. They rely on people to pay their high adoption fees to fill their pockets and wallets. Atlanta Humane Society has now made me hate all animal shelters.

Our Fur-babies are quite precious to us! After a disappointing experience with a local that a…read morefriend of mine referred me to AHS. Being sponsored by Mr. Blank gave me a little more assurance that mine would be well-cared- for during his stay. Pre-lim docs are sent via email prior to your appointment, to be reviewed and esigned, etc. Intake is also very well organized the morning of, with a volunteer lining us up neatly one by one in the parking area, for the extra volunteers to pick up your babies/exchange paperwork. Pickup is a little more crowd-based, everyone gathering in the lobby/seating area. A volunteer will come out to greet and brief parents on the pets' general state (post-procedure) and after-care required, with take-home paperwork provided as well. I will update again after my baby's recovery period is done, but so far so good!

Great great people! Very welcoming , helpful, and accommodating without being pushy! The animals…read moreare clearly well loved and well cared for.

Beautiful facility somewhat off the beaten path. If you've had bad experiences with shelters before…read more(barking dogs, the smell, chaos, etc.) I encourage you to visit the Atlanta Humane Society. The dogs are kept in nicer spaces that are behind glass. If you're interested in interacting with the pets, you let an employee/volunteer know and you're put into a room to spend time together. We were only casually looking and there with a friend who was considering adopting. In her interactions in the days leading up to our visit, the said the staff was very quick to respond and helpful. The one downside was that I felt the staff/volunteers were very pushy in trying to get the animals adopted... but at the end of the day, they're also just doing their jobs!

We've been here before and the visits have been wonderful…read more We go for the Vaccine Clinic. All staff are great. Friendly, supportive. These people are there on a Sunday morning before 8:00, ready to do their jobs. One of the most impressive things is the organization of the whole process. Everyone is focused on whatever task they have. It's crowded, lots of dogs and people. Yet the experience for me was of organized efficiency. Staff communicate continually, with each other and all the people waiting. I really can't stress enough about what a completely successful visit I had. Again, I thank the awesome staff.

Paws is such a wonderful organization who are doing great work to save animals. It's such a…read morethankless job, but the staff and volunteers are truly angels on earth (and so kind!!). I am a first time foster and have been working with Christa, the foster coordinator at Paws, to find a foster match for my home and with my current dog. Christa has been incredible, very communicative and responsive, and is so personable and has such passion for what she's doing which beams just from her. The foster process has been so easy and they've made sure me and my dog are comfortable the entire way through! I'm excited to be a foster for a long time with Paws. Thank you for all the work you do for the community, but more so for the animals as well.

We adopted our dog 9/8/2024. The process was so smooth and easy. They really care about the animals!read more

These guys are doing the best they can given what they've got. I'm currently fostering one of their…read moredogs, Sayso. Originally as a Weekend Warrior, but I decided to keep Sayso for a bit longer. I've never had a dog, but she's been manageable. She's housetrained and loves people and other dogs. I took her on a hike with some friends and she got along with everyone. She does have a case of kennel cough, so Lifeline has provided antibiotics, which I give her daily with her dinner. She's very sporty and energetic, and so needs regular walks and play. She will sit for treats and to put her harness and leash on for walks. We're currently working on her impulse control and teaching her "leave it". I'm hoping she finds her forever home! Daisy from Lifeline has been great about answering my questions and giving me the 411 on training techniques. Truly a great organization to foster with.

I volunteer, foster wand have adopted from GHP. I love this organization. Together we have save,…read morefind good homes for over 100 homeless animals. I'm shocked with the bad reviews. I have work with this group for over 10 years.

Poor email communication, rude and unfriendly at the Dunwoody adoption event. They handled the cats…read moreroughly and were more interested in playing and holding them than letting other potential adopters do so. One woman stood in the enclosure talking on her cell phone while ignoring people who were interested in the cats. Many of the kitties had notable eye infections. I ended up not adopting from them. There was a specific cat I was interested in and it was clear they weren't really willing to let him go.

Great place to visit and walk the trails for only $5. Very well maintained sanctuary with clear…read moresignage and a clear trail/path. Staff mentioned that they will be adding more animals to the exhibit. There is a nice variety of animals and birds. It takes less than an hour to walk around and see all the exhibits. There is also a playground, picnic tables and a gift shop with clean restrooms.

Tourist BEWARE......... Noah's Ark is temporarily closed. They do have private tours and special…read moreevents when booked in advance. When open for public tours Noah's Ark is a great place to take your family. The grounds and sanctuary are beautiful. There are a lot of grassy areas and colorful blooms. They have picnic areas if you want to bring your lunch. Peacocks roam the grounds freely and will sometimes pose for pictures. The animals at Noah's Ark are rescues and are unable to survive in the wild. Some of the animals were rescued during drug raids, some were surrendered from struggling zoos, and others come from research labs. You should definitely check this hidden gem out when they are open to the public. Admission is free but donations are welcomed.

Easy to work with…read more Knowledgable staff Well priced - not the cheapest but good food for the baby

Absolutely amazing place. I needed to find a self doggy wash. The staff was so helpful. They even…read morehad an apron in the room from me to use. I was in and out in 20 minutes with my mini Schnauzer. I will definitely get a package and will be back.

I have been fostering with AARF for about 5 months and I love it! They offer a lot of support and…read moretraining to their volunteers and it is a really rewarding experience. I had my first foster dog for a few months and she recently got adopted to a wonderful family. I can't tell you how cool it was to help a dog who literally was on death row at a local shelter to get healthy again and then to find a new home. AARF made it a really easy and rewarding experience to volunteer and they help wonderful animals find great homes. There are other rescue groups in Atlanta and they are all doing amazing work. I'm certainly not saying AARF is any better than any other rescue group because I haven't volunteered with any others but I am saying that the people at AARF rock and I really love working with them.

Thank you, AARF, for giving me the funnest, most affectionate animal I have ever met! I am a…read moresupporter of all animal rescue organizations, but the idea behind this one is special. Fostering an animal while it finds a home is one of the best things a person can do. Animals in tiny cages where they don't get room to run and play can get issues that can take years of training and care to treat. But, give a homeless animal a temporary home while you find a permanent one and it can learn from your other pets or just get used to what it is like to have a nice home. I am still training my dog on some basic lessons, but once she's ready to teach others, I plan to foster. Check their web site if you want to foster or need a pet yourself!

The staff here are so helpful and they do amazing work. They not only offer free spay/neuter to…read moreDekalb county residents, but they also offer low cost immunizations and veterinary services. You do not pay what you would at another veterinarian. They genuinely care about your fur babies and it shows. Everyone was kind, polite, and helpful. The space is clean and organized. They get you in and out in an orderly fashion. The spay/neuter clinic is located next door to their adoption space. Do NOT go to the adoption space if you don't have room in your home and heart for another pet, because you will leave with one if you enter those doors. Lifeline is doing amazing work in the community. They help pets and pet owners. I'm thankful for them and their entire team.

I was able to get my pets neutered and their shots at a reasonable cost . Very helpful to me so I…read morecan take good care of my fur babies

Wonderful support during the fostering process, very caring team about their cats up for adoption.read more

Left waiting a very long time before anyone showed up to walk around to see all the cats for…read moreadoption and let us know about the cats temperaments etc. Then, left in the last area for a very long time after that person left for whatever reason (no explanation) before someone else showed up. One area smelled so bad from cat urine and feces I could not stay in the room for more than a minute. Litter boxes seriously needed to be cleaned. 2nd time going to Cat Rangers and unimpressed both times.