Jamal and Chunky are brothers. They are eight months old and are right at about 20 pounds each. They are a Chihuahua and Dachshund mix. They haven’t been at the shelter for very long, but they are quite happy around each other. They are a bit frightened by the new place and being in their pen. But whenever we let them out and let them just come to us, they love it. 

Their owner surrendered them due to a move, but when they were brought in to us, they were very sweet and happy. So we feel for sure that they will relax soon and not be so frightened. According to their former owner, they are housebroken, good with other dogs, and lived with a teenage autistic child. We would love to see them go to the same fur-ever home, if possible, but more than anything just want to see them loved and in a good home with a good family. 

If you want to come visit Jamal and Chunky and all of our other dogs and cats that are looking for their fur-ever families and homes, please come visit! We are located at 125 Buddy Christian Way in Athens. We are open daily from 10AM – 4PM, except for on Wednesdays and holidays. Our phone number is706-613-3540. 


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Meet Junip. Boy does she love being loved on! Junip is an owner surrender due to financial reasons and the family only had her for a couple of months, so she is really looking for her fur-ever home this time. Junip can jump a four foot fence, so if Junip and you end up being the best of buddies, make sure that you are prepared for this trick! 

She is about three years old and is an American Bulldog mix. Being a lady and all, we didn’t ask her what she weighs. She is good with kids and is super friendly. As a matter of fact, she lived with a five year old at her last home. She is very adventurous and still has that “puppy spirit”. When she came to the shelter, she was wearing a harness that had rubbed a spot raw on her chest. This means that she will probably do better with a different type of collar or gentle leader instead of a harness. We don’t want Junip to be in pain! 

Junip has lots of energy and likes to jump around, but she still hasn’t jumped on people. This is great! She is so happy and is a major cuddlebug. She is great on a leash and loves her walks. If you feel like Junip might be your “soul dog mate,” then please come visit her! 

You can see Junip and all of the other dogs available for adoption at 125 Buddy Christian Way in Athens. The shelter is open daily until 4pm except for Wednesdays and holidays.

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Meet Hudson. He is a 2-year-old Griffon/American Bulldog mix. He is currently weighing in at about 64 pounds. He has an interesting look to him because he has the Griffon coat mixed with the American Bulldog body. It works for him though. He is very friendly and loves to play. He knows a few different commands, including playing fetch! 

He is a very strong dog, so having a harness versus a collar leash will probably work the best for him. He sure does like to run though! He is energetic, so he would be a great dog for an active family. Hudson has a sad story. Someone tied him up to a post in front of a store and left him there. The store owner tried to find him a home and couldn’t, so he brought him in to Athens Pets. The store owner said that he is good with kids, cats and other dogs. 

We have found that he does like some, but not all dogs.  If you think you would be the perfect forever home for Hudson, please contact the Athens-Clarke County Animal Control at www.AthensPets.com or come by the shelter at 125 Buddy Christian Way in Athens. The shelter is open daily from 10AM - 4PM, except for Wednesdays and holidays. Their phone number is 706-613-3540. 

Hudson’s ledger number is 40961. Please use this number when calling for him.

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Meet Greta.  She came to the Athens dog shelter in the beginning of June, so her hold time is expired.  The pound is full and Greta is in immediate danger!  She is a wonderful pup who is about 2 years old and weighs in at about 53 pounds.  She’s a Pit mix with a big sweet smile and she loves showing of for the cameras! 

She is a sweet girl who likes to play and then just sit back and watch the action while leaning up against her handler.  She obeys commands and loves to show off for treats.  She’s very loving and likes to follow her handler around the interaction pen playing. 

Greta has had a problem with fleas and because of that she lost a good bit of hair on her backside.  Luckily, she’s been treated and the hair is starting to grow back.  Over time it will come back completely.  She definitely needs to be on a flea preventative year round though. 

Come meet Greta and see her big smile and find out if you are her forever person and her forever home!

You can come visit all the dogs at the shelter at 125 Buddy Christian Way in Athens.  The hours are 10AM thru 4PM daily.  They are closed on Wednesdays and holidays.  You can look at other dogs at www.athenspets.net.  You can also donate to help out the animals in the shelter or even sponsor a specific animal by visiting the site as well.

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Wilbur can be found at the Athens-Clarke County Animal Control at 125 Buddy Christian Way in East Athens.  They are open daily from 10AM – 4PM, except for Wednesdays and holidays.  Wilbur is past his hold time and is in urgent need of a new forever home!  If you feel that Wilbur would be a good fit for your family, please come visit him and adopt.

Wilbur is a Staffordshire Terrier Mix and is approximately three years old.  He weighs about 51 pounds and very friendly with people and other dogs. 

“Wilbur has a note on his kennel stating that he’s a little shy, but I can tell you he’s gotten over his shyness.  He came out of his kennel full of energy and ready to play.  When we reached the grassy area, he practically dove into the clover and then rolled around.   I know it had to feel better than the concrete floor of his run.  In the interaction pen, Wilbur had fun chasing balls, but bringing them back was not a part of his game.  Call him to you, though, and he’ll come running for some pets or belly rubs.  Wilbur is a happy, friendly fellow who’d love to meet you!”

“It’s nice to know that Wilbur likes other dogs.  A visitor brought her dog to the pound to meet some of the other dogs. Wilbur showed no aggression and enjoyed being with her dog.  Wilbur has always been friendly when other dogs pass his kennel and has touched noses with those that have wanted to greet him.  If you’re looking for a companion for your dog, Wilbur might just be the dog you’re looking for!”

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It seems that the rising heat is causing more of an issue than the norm in our pets.  We all know that the summer heat can cause dehydration in our pets very fast and also that our pups can burn their paws on the hot concrete.  But what about the flies?

            Dr. Clarence Bagshaw, DVM, is the owner of Edgefield Veterinary Clinic in Edgefield, South Carolina and is also a part-time vet for the SPCA Albrecht Center and he has been studying flies.  Dr. Bagshaw has noticed a certain correlation between illness and the fly population in the spring and fall.  He has hypothesized that flies could be a vector for the Parvovirus, which is a deadly disease in puppies. 

            Bagshaw studied flies that were collected from 38 different shelters from Aiken, South Carolina down to Florida and as far north as Rhode Island.  His findings show that in 92 percent of the shelters that tested positive for Parvovirus, the shelters had direct open access to the outdoors through means of the guillotine door or other types of doggy doors.  Only 22 percent of all closed shelters, where the dogs were kept entirely indoors, tested positive for the Parvovirus. 

            Dr. Bagshaw’s findings are part of the reason why new up-to-date and state-of-the-art shelters are being built as closed designs.  This shows that there is a greater need for volunteers to get the dogs out to walk and play and most importantly, scoop and bag when the dog eliminates. 

            Parvovirus can live for up to a year in an environment and is highly contagious.  Flies are not the only way that it can be spread, and up until recently, the thought was that it was only spread in dog to dog contact. 

            So remember, while new puppies are adorable; make sure that your dogs are completely vaccinated before showing them off to others.

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Are there dangers lurking in your yard that could hurt your pet?  The best way to know and prevent harm to your pet is to do a little research ahead of time and know what to look for. 

Everywhere you turn you see digging, whether it is people or your family dog, planting that garden, burying a bone, and relaxing in the yard.  According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Animal Control Center, experts field thousands of calls about pets that have had potentially hazardous contact with insecticides, weed killer and pet-toxic plants. (Lucas, 2014).

            Here are some things to think about. 

1. Cocoa mulch has become very popular in landscaping over the past few years.  It is made with the cocoa bean shells, which makes it smell wonderful to people and dogs alike.  It also has the same ingredient that is in chocolate that causes toxicity in dogs.  If your dog eats some of this, call your vet right away.
2. The plant that is the most popular when it comes to toxicity in dogs is the sago palm, which is popular on patios and        in gardens.  Everything about this plant is toxic.  Other plants that can make pets sick include: aloe, amaryllis, African daisies, and alocasia.
3. Compost piles are great for going green, but not so much for the family pooch.  If your dog gets sick from ingesting your compost pile, you will know it pretty fast, as in within 30 minutes.  Call your vet.  Also, don’t dump grease in your yard or compost pile.

Fertilizers and insecticides are poison to animals.  While most of them are not toxic in small doses, it is recommended that the family dog stays off the lawn for a while after treating with fertilizers and insecticides.  If the dog can be kept off the lawn for a few days, even better.  Again, if you spot any symptoms of illness, call the vet immediately.


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