The mission of PAWS Atlanta, Inc. is to provide shelter, food and medical care for abandoned pets, and ensure they are placed in safe, loving homes.  The mission encompasses three goals: 

          1.  To advance the No Kill philosophy

          2.  To reduce pet overpopulation in Atlanta through spaying or neutering

           3.  To educate the community regarding the responsible and humane care of pets

Founded in 1966 as The Dekalb Humane Society, PAWS Atlanta has been providing housing, food and medical care for adoptable cats and dogs.

In 2002 the organization's name was changed to PAWS Atlanta.  The name change was due to the fact that we do not receive money from Dekalb County and that we will accept, space permitting, pets from people regardless of where they reside. 

PAWS Atlanta is a No Kill animal adoption center.  That means that these adoptable cats and dogs will stay here until they get adopted.  All animals available for adoption are spayed or neutered, current on shots, dewormed and microchipped.

   PAWS Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the community who are dedicated to animal welfare.   Donations that are made to national animal welfare groups do not benefit our local pets.