Dead bat in Stone Mountain tests positive for rabies, officials say

DeKalb County Department of Health is issuing an urgent warning for pets and people.

• Jul 24

How Forsyth County's Furkids is redefining animal rescue in Georgia

Furkids has become a model for a new generation of animal shelters, built around reducing stress for both animals and people.

• Jul 17

Could a new DeKalb law help shelter animals?

A proposed DeKalb County ordinance to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores has been postponed as officials review the legislation.

• Jul 7

Nonprofit helps unhoused Georgia pet owners get medical care

Project Street Vet goes everywhere from College Park to Helen, Georgia to spay, neuter, and vaccinate animals for free.

• Jun 18

Metro Atlanta nonprofit for veterans gets $40K after A/C breakdown

A Lilburn service dog training center faced a dangerous setback — until a local company stepped in with a life-changing donation.

• May 3

An Atlanta pet groomer is sculpting the next generation

Just a few months ago, Latonya Hendrix was spending her days walking dogs through Atlanta neighborhoods. Today, she is mastering Asian Fusion grooming at Jazzy Pawz Pet Care Suites, under the mentorship of Andrea Jenkins.

• Mar 19

Brookhaven Police honored by PETA for rescuing puppy abused on Twitch

PETA recognized the Brookhaven Police for their swift response in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy after a video of the animal being abused on a Twitch livestream led to the arrest of the alleged abuser.

• Feb 3

Free pet food vending machine opens in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood

In Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood, a new free pet food vending machine is helping neighbors keep their dogs and cats fed as costs continue to climb.

• Jan 29

DeKalb County opens $4 million animal shelter expansion in Chamblee

County leaders and animal advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited expansion of the DeKalb County Animal Services shelter.

• Dec 18, 2025

Stone Mountain pet pantry struggles to keep up with growing food demand

Nearly 1.7 million Georgians face hunger, according to Feeding America — and advocates say the strain is now hitting family pets, as donations slow and requests for pet food surge.

• Dec 16, 2025