Street Paws
Our Mission
Street Paws, Inc. is dedicated to healing hearts—both animal and human—through love, rescue, and compassion. We work every day to improve the lives of animals living on the streets of Georgia by providing essential care and finding them the safe, loving homes they deserve.
Our Story
Incorporated in 2012, Street Paws began with a clear purpose: to advocate for neglected animals and promote responsible pet guardianship. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we partner with local shelters, government agencies, and our community to reduce animal overpopulation and prevent cruelty through spay/neuter initiatives and public education.
How We Help
We take a proactive, multifaceted approach to animal welfare, combining a robust network of loving foster homes with our new, dedicated shelter facility in Locust Grove. Most of our rescued animals thrive in foster care until they are ready for adoption, receiving all necessary veterinary support and plenty of socialization. Our team also manages community cat colonies, provides food and water for strays, and offers outreach programs to help keep pets with their families.
Your Role in Our Journey
We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and our thoughtful matching process ensures that every animal finds a home perfectly suited to their personality and needs. Whether you are interested in one of our resilient shelter residents or a pet currently in foster care, we verify veterinary histories and provide comprehensive medical care—including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping—to ensure your new friend starts their new life on the right paw.
Join Our Community
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our available adoptable pets on our website or visit us during one of our upcoming adoption events. Together, we can provide the second chances that every animal deserves.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 15, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 10+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Friendly staff
- Successful adoptions
Recent Videos
10/18 - Join Storm and Anne Marie Maltbie on a stroll through downtown Locust Grove. 🐕🦺🐾 ✨Today we are working on Sniff Walks and Pattern Games. 🐶🎮 Sniff walks are a fabulous enrichment activity for dogs of any age and at any stage of life. In addition to sniffing literally making dogs feel good, science has shown that sniff walks can reduce anxiety and improve their cognitive health. Also, since dogs have an average of 300 all factory receptors, 20 minutes of focused, sniffing and mentally fatigue a dog as much as a 1-hour high energy, walk or run. If you are a geek like me and want to know more about that, there are links at the end of this post. Pattern games are simple to teach and to remember. They act like a conversation between you and your dog, they tell your dog that y’all are in this together and that you were gonna work through it together. #adoptdontshop #patterngames #greatergoodcharities #sniffari #fearfreetraining https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-to-the-rescue/id1560707692?i=1000763147040&r=130 This material may be protected by copyright. https://www.podtotherescue.com/loose-leash-walking.html https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-to-the-rescue/id1560707692?i=1000763147040 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzah4eBqpvRn8WnG_eM-wsLYuaseEBNR1&si=5TVu8O0bW5JebCbG
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10/17 - Hiking and leash work with Storm is all about patience, teamwork, and letting dogs just be dogs! 🐾 Today we’re working on positive reinforcement leash walking—celebrating check-ins, waiting out the pulls, and remembering to ditch the negative feedback. Did you know that the area of a dog’s brain that processes smells is right next to the area that releases dopamine? Sniffing isn’t just taking in information; it literally makes them feel good! 🌲✨ Storm is learning the ropes so well, getting smarter by the mile, and looking for her very own forever couch. 👉 Ready to welcome this sweet girl into your family? Apply to adopt her at www.streetpaws.org! #positivereinforcement #adoptdontshop #greatergoodcharities #fearfreetraining #sniffwalk
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10/17 - A boss doesn’t get his paws dirty. He delegates. 🐾 We are the Black Fur Mafia. I run this syndicate with silence, precision, and an iron claw. And every Don needs muscle. Enter Storm—my personal enforcer, food taster, and ongoing migraine. Contraband hits the floor? I don’t touch a single crumb until Storm tests it for poison. If she survives five minutes, it’s safe for the Don. The humans try to humiliate me with seasonal attire? Storm shreds the insult straight off my back on sight. The problem? The girl is completely unhinged. I tell her to secure the perimeter, and she’s trying to break the janitor’s broom in half. But nobody lays a finger on the Don while she’s on payroll. Pay your treat taxes on time. Capisce? 💼🕶️ • • • #BlackFurMafia #VaderandStorm #EnforcerStorm #AdoptDontShop #greatergoodcharities
Watch on Instagram10/15 - Boreas and Zepher freedom from Clayton County Animal Control! Only good things from humans from now on!
Watch on Facebook10/14 - This is Arrow, he is a rescue who got his second chance 8 years ago. Dani's family found him at an animal shelter in San Antonio, Texas. He was abandoned by his family. Arrow was only about a year old at the time. When the shelter found him, they saw that he had a microchip and he had been dumped. The family did not want him back so Dani and family adopted him as soon as they were able to. Arrow came with separation anxiety, he chewed on things when nervous, he ate really fast out of fear of not having his next meal, but he was healed with patience and love. He has since become Dani's best friend and companion and in return for her healing his anxiety, he heals hers. "This is what happens when you save a rescue, they tend to save you in return" -Dani Come meet your forever companion at our adoption event this Saturday! Where: Street Paws 109 Bethlehem Rd Locust Grove, Georgia When: 17 October 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm #adoptdontshop #savearescue #streetpaws #cchsrescues #SPrescues
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10/14 - This is Arrow, he is a rescue who got his second chance 8 years ago. Dani's family found him at an animal shelter in San Antonio, Texas. He was abandoned by his family. Arrow was only about a year old at the time. When the shelter found him, they saw that he had a microchip and he had been dumped. The family did not want him back so Dani and family adopted him as soon as they were able to. Arrow came with separation anxiety, he chewed on things when nervous, he ate really fast out of fear of not having his next meal, but he was healed with patience and love. He has since become Dani's best friend and companion and in return for her healing his anxiety, he heals hers. "This is what happens when you save a rescue, they tend to save you in return" -Dani Come meet your forever companion at our adoption event this Saturday! Where: Street Paws 109 Bethlehem Rd Locust Grove, Georgia When: 17 October 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm #adoptdontshop #savearescue #streetpaws #cchsrescues #SPrescues
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10/14 - These babies want to go home... will you take them? Join us THIS Saturday, 17 October 2026 for an adoption event at Street Paws. Meet your new best friend and bring them home in time for the holidays! 👻 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Guests are welcome to dress up and bring their Halloween spirit! Disclaimer: We do not own this music. Title:Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) Song by Harry Belafonte #adoptdontshop🐾 #catsanddogsofinstagram #petadoptions #shelteranimals
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10/13 - Join us for Tacos & Tequila on Thursday, Oct 29th at @macon_street_tacos Enjoy great food and drinks while helping rescue and care for animals in need. Grab your tickets today at https://givebutter.com/tacosandtequila2026 #StreetPaws #TacosAndTequila #AnimalRescue #MaconStreetTacos #mcdonoughga
Watch on Instagram10/13 - Join us for Tacos & Tequila on Thursday, Oct 29th at Macon Street Tacos. Enjoy great food and drinks while helping rescue and care for animals in need. Grab your tickets today at https://givebutter.com/tacosandtequila2026 #StreetPaws #TacosAndTequila #AnimalRescue #MaconStreetTacos
Watch on Facebook10/11 - 🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT / CEASE & DESIST 🚨 Vader the cat is out here spreading pure workplace propaganda, and frankly? My legal counsel (me) is exhausted. 🙄💅 First of all, his recent announcement was an unprovoked smear campaign. I am not “causing chaos”—I am single-handedly carrying the facility’s quality-assurance department and optimizing floor-plan ergonomics. If Vader can’t handle a routine peer-to-peer wrestling consultation without filing a dramatic HR grievance, that sounds like a personal bandwidth issue on his part, not mine. 🤷♀️📁 As documented in the footage, I have impeccable sit mechanics, profound diplomatic tact, and an executive schedule packed with mandatory hydration breaks and nap-tackles. 🐾✨ You can adopt me solo if you want pure, unadulterated excellence, or package-deal me with Vader if your living room needs top-tier managerial drama on a daily basis. 🥊🛋️ Get your paperwork together and apply at streetpaws.org before someone with actual taste scoops me up. 👑📄 #adoptdontshop #greatergoodcharities #catsvsdogs #frenemies
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10/11 - 🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT / CEASE & DESIST 🚨 Vader the cat is out here spreading pure workplace propaganda, and frankly? My legal counsel (me) is exhausted. 🙄💅 First of all, his recent “Public Service Announcement” was an unprovoked smear campaign. I am not “causing chaos”—I am single-handedly carrying the facility’s quality-assurance department and optimizing floor-plan ergonomics. If Vader can’t handle a routine peer-to-peer wrestling consultation without filing a dramatic HR grievance, that sounds like a personal bandwidth issue on his part, not mine. 🤷♀️📁 As documented in the footage, I have impeccable sit mechanics, profound diplomatic tact, and an executive schedule packed with mandatory hydration breaks and nap-tackles. 🐾✨ You can adopt me solo if you want pure, unadulterated excellence, or package-deal me with Vader if your living room needs top-tier managerial drama on a daily basis. 🥊🛋️ Get your paperwork together and apply at streetpaws.org before someone with actual taste scoops me up. 👑📄 #adoptdontshop #greatergoodcharities #catsvsdogs #adoptablepets #frenemies
Watch on Instagram10/10 - 🐱: I have my flotation device ready! 👩: For what?? 🐱: WHAT DO YOU MEAN FOR WHAT!? You're the one who said there is a hurricane coming... 👩: ...right.. 🐱: You said prep...I prepped...no way am I getting wet..eww 👩: So dramatic 🙄 #isaiahs #adoptdontshop #henrycountygeorgia #catsofinstagram #catsofinstagram
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10/10 - 🐱: I have my flotation device ready! 👩: For what?? 🐱: WHAT DO YOU MEAN FOR WHAT!? You're the one who said there is a hurricane coming... 👩: ...right.. 🐱: You said prep...I prepped...no way am I getting wet..eww 👩: So dramatic 🙄 #isaiahs #adoptdontshop #henrycountygeorgia #catsofinstagram #catsofinstagram
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10/7 - Join Street Paws and Macon Street Tacos for a special Día de Muertos celebration filled with tacos, tequila and giving back! Together, we’ll celebrate the lives we’re able to save while remembering the animals we couldn’t. Your support helps Street Paws rescue animals in our community, provide loving care and medical treatment, and help them find forever homes. Come ready for a festive evening featuring delicious food, drinks, music, raffles and Día de Muertos themed fun. Costumes are encouraged, so get creative! Tickets are $25 and include a meal from a specially curated menu plus your choice of a margarita or 2 soft drinks. Plus, 10% of proceeds from additional food and drink purchases will be donated to Street Paws. 🎟️ Get tickets here: https://givebutter.com/tacosandtequila2026 Come eat, drink, celebrate and help us save more lives in our community. #maconstreettacos #streetpaws #henrycounty #adoptdont #tacosandtequila
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10/4 - Vader and Storm. Vader's side of the story.
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10/2 - Candy, Cuteness and Costumes! 🍬🐾🎃 Join us for a fun, FREE, and family-friendly Halloween event where people and pets can celebrate together! Street Paws in Locust Grove will be hosting Tails & Treats, with the Clayton County Humane Society for an afternoon filled with adoptable pets, Halloween fun, treats, and opportunities to learn more about pet care and the adoption process. 👻 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🐶 Meet adoptable dogs and cats 🍬 Candy and light refreshments for attendees 🐾 Spend time with animals in a relaxed, welcoming environment 🏡 Learn more about pet adoption and responsible pet care ❤️ Get to know some wonderful animals looking for their forever homes 👻 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Guests are welcome to dress up and bring their Halloween spirit! Whether you are a family looking for a fun Halloween activity, someone interested in adding a new fur baby to your home or simply curious about adoption and want to see how you connect with animals, you are welcome at Tails & Treats! You do NOT have to be ready to adopt to attend. Come meet the animals, enjoy the festivities, learn about pet care, and see if a future furry family member mighight fit for you. #petadoption #petrescue #adoptapet #adoptacat #adoptadog
Watch on Instagram9/27 - Maybe while waiting for their forever home… they ended up finding each other along the way. ❤️ Meet Vader, a special needs kitty, and Storm, a sweet, playful puppy. These two became the best little buddies while sharing a space at Street Paws. They play. They hang out. They keep each other company. And honestly? Watching their friendship grow has been pretty special. 🥹 Now we’re hoping their story has an even sweeter ending. A forever home - maybe even together? 🏡🐾 Of course, we know adopting either one individually would be a success, but if there’s someone out there with room in their heart and home for both Vader AND Storm, imagine the future these two could have together. ❤️ Are you the hero they’ve been waiting for?
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9/27 - Maybe while waiting for their forever home… they ended up finding each other along the way. ❤️ Meet Vader, a special needs kitty, and Storm, a sweet, playful puppy. These two became the best little buddies while sharing a space at Street Paws. They play. They hang out. They keep each other company. And honestly? Watching their friendship grow has been pretty special. 🥹 Now we’re hoping their story has an even sweeter ending. A forever home - maybe even together? 🏡🐾 Of course, we know adopting either one individually would be a success, but if there’s someone out there with room in their heart and home for both Vader AND Storm, imagine the future these two could have together. ❤️ Are you the hero they’ve been waiting for?
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