PAWS Atlanta
A Beacon of Compassion
For 60 years, PAWS Atlanta has been a trusted no-kill shelter committed to compassionately caring for pets in need and keeping them safe in their homes and communities. We stand with pets and their people through every stage of life, providing a lifelong safety net for both.
Our Legacy of Hope
Founded in 1966 by a dedicated group of neighbors who refused to accept high euthanasia rates, PAWS Atlanta has grown from a grassroots effort into a pillar of the Metro Atlanta community. We believe every animal deserves the time, care, and dignity required to find a loving forever home, regardless of how long their path to adoption may take.
How We Care
We provide refuge for animals at our facility in Decatur, while our no-kill philosophy focuses on treating each pet as an individual rather than a number. Beyond shelter life, we offer a comprehensive safety net, including a community pet food bank, low-cost vaccine clinics, and tailored behavioral resources to ensure families can stay together.
Your Perfect Match
Adopting a pet is a meaningful, years-long commitment, and our team is here to help you navigate that journey with success. We follow a structured process to ensure each cat or dog finds the home that best suits their needs, personality, and your lifestyle.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or support our work, there are many ways to make a difference. We invite you to explore our adoptable pets online or visit us at our Covington Highway location to meet your new best friend and discover the difference your kindness can make.
- Dedicated and compassionate staff
- Successful adoption experiences
- Communication gaps regarding applications
10/15 - Have you met Fawn Moscato? 🥂 You might know her as @zoelisterjones memorable character on @officialnewgirl, but at PAWS she’s a 7-month-old adoptable kitten 🥰 Fawn is sweet, affectionate, and snuggly (so pretty much nothing like her namesake tbh), but she’s just as much of a fan favorite. Come meet Fawn in our Cat Cottage! Help pets like Fawn Moscato get the care they need by donating at pawsatlanta.org ❤️ She’s a councilwoman after all, so she’s great at fundraising 😉 🔗 adopt or learn more at pawsatlanta.org #cat #kitten #newgirl #fawnmoscato #pawsatlanta
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10/9 - At Allprovide, we believe everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. Join us with @pawsatlanta this Sunday, October 11, as our float joins the @atlantapride parade. Come say hi, wave, and celebrate with us! 🏳️🌈 #AllProvide #AtlantaPride2026 #Louderandprouder
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10/9 - Asa Bear had to drive me to work Thursday morning. Fortunately, we arrived just as Melanie from @PawsAtlanta was getting ready for her #Good DayAtlanta #PetoftheDay segment with a three month old #furbaby named Muscle Man. 😻💪🏻🐱💪🏿 Why do I have a feeling my cat food bill is about to double? 😺
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