Secret Crush Club
Many of our shelter pets' adoption fees have been paid by secret admirers. If you find yourself falling in love with any of these Secret Crush Club members, you can find more information about each animal by clicking the Adoptable Dogs and Adoptable Cats tabs.
Interested in helping a shelter pet get the spotlight they deserve?
Click here to cover an adoption fee and remove a big hurdle for a gotcha day. Reach out to Communications and Community Engagement Manager, Brenna, with any questions at blakeson@pawsatlanta.org.
Big Boy
Big Boy is smart and eager to learn. He's handsome and sweet and has responded very well to his recent training sessions. He came to the shelter as a puppy and is so ready to find a home of his own. He would prefer a home without kids or other pets.
Big Papa
Big Papa loves everyone he meets - cats, dogs, kids, anyone! He wants to do whatever you're doing because all he wants is to be right next to you. He's the perfect companion!
Big Sky
Smart and confident, Big Sky is active and incredibly fit. He would love to have someone to take him on runs, hikes, and adventures. He would do best in a home without kids but enjoys playing with other dogs so is open to a dog sibling.
Bonsai
Bonsai mysteriously showed up at PAWS one morning. She was skinny and scared. She's starting to open up to our team and showing her sweet personality.
Brandy
Brandy is a snuggle bug, a natural athlete, and an excellent fetch partner. She can run like the wind and has no concept of the idea that she has only 3 legs, when most of the other pups have 4.
Cash Money
Cash Money is good on leash and highly motivated to learn. He’s medium energy - likes to play, but also likes to chill. He's not a fan of young kids because they can be unpredictable.
Casper
Casper is a very happy, good boy. He knows all his basic skills and loves to play. Casper would do best with adults or older children.
Charlotte
Charlotte is very smart and a bit michevious. She likes to do her own thing, especially if it involves playtime outdoors. She's a big fan of peanut butter kongs. Charlotte needs a home as an only pup.
Chobi
Chobi is an absolute sweetheart. He has plenty of puppy energy, and needs a family who can provide him with lots of enrichment. He does great with kids and other pets.
Cora
Cora is smart and athletic. She loves any kind of enrichment, from tennis balls to agility courses. She would love a home with someone who will continue to work on her training and invest all their love into her.
Corkscrew
Corkscrew is smart, energetic, and fun! She's housetrained and does well with kids. She would love an active family who take her on all the adventures her heart desires.
Daisy
Daisy is sweet and loving. She loves treats and going for walks. Daisy is deaf, so she needs a special adopter to be flexible and help her learn. She needs a home as an only pet and without children.
Djibouti
Djibouti is a goofy, super-sized guy. He thrives when he has routine and good feedback. He would do best as an only pup with someone who has dog experience.
Dodger
Dodger loves meeting and greeting new people, especially kids! He thinks he's a lap dog and loves to snuggle. He can be selective about making dog friends but has done well meeting a few dogs recently. He does well on leash and loves to play.
Ebbie
Ebbie is a senior pup who knows what he wants. He likes the quite life, laying in the sun and munching on treats. He's open to other dogs who match his energy but needs a low energy home without children. He's our longest resident and so deserves a home.
Experiment 626
Experiment 626 is a bit shy but very sweet. She gave birth to a litter of kittens, all of whom have found homes. Now it's her turn! She likes other cats and would love a home where she can relax in her own space.
F-150
F-150 aka Ford is a staff favorite. He's full of smiles and loves to play. He's been through a lot, though, and needs a home where he can feel safe. For him, this means no children and no other pets. He'll have plenty of love for you all on his own.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop is a happy guy who loves to play. He loves tug-o-war and would make a wonderful walking or jogging partner. He is very smart and, because of that, wary of new people and situations. He needs to be an only dog in an adult-only home and would thrive with routine and structure.
Freddie
Freddie is a silly guy who loves to play! He's a big fan of walks and does well with other dogs. He's also very affectionate and would be a great family dog.
Honey Bee
Honey Bee is a busy girl, always looking for something to do or someone to greet. She loves meeting people and is very affectionate. She would do best in an active home with without any kids or other pups.
Hot Chocolate
HC is a sweet boy who needs another chance. He’s smart, loyal, and protective of his friends. He’s treat-motivated and ready to learn. If you're up for helping him with confidence and skills, he's is too.
Jacey
Jacey needs a quiet, stable home, and someone patient, who'll love and protect her. She needs routine and can be a flight risk but will be a wonderful companion. Open to other dogs. No kids, please.
Lizzy B
Lizzy B is confident land knows what she wants. She’s very affectionate, until she decides she wants her space. If you love her, she will love you back a hundred times over. Because Lizzy B wants respect and boundaries, she would be happiest in an adult home with someone devoted to her.
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean is a ride-or-die friend. He's always checking in with you to make sure you're good. He's smart and a quick learner who's doing great in training. He's open to a home with other dogs but would like a kid-free home.
Ms. Dottie
Ms. Dottie is sweet, loyal, and gentle. She loves plush toys and going on walks. She does well with kids and would be the perfect addition to a family. Ms. Dottie would like to be the only pet in her home.
Peter Parker
Peter is handsome, smart, and athletic. He loves to be active and is great on leash. He would like to be an only pup in a child-free home.
Piggy
Piggy is smart, eager to learn, and down for adventure. She hops and snorts when she's happy, enjoys walking on leash, and has good manners. Piggy needs a home as an only pet without small children.
Rocky
Rocky had a rough start, after being left at our gate. He's a goofy playful puppy but still coming out of his shell. He would love a family that can make him feel safe and provide consistency.
Sailor Mars
Sailor Mars is one smart girl! She is wary of new and novel things, but her confidence is building every day. She would do best in a home without children or other dogs.
Sarah Ribbons
Sarah Ribbons is a soulful, chill lady with everyone, with the possible exception of veterinarians. She enjoys her couch time and prefers not to get too rough and tumble. If you're looking for a lowkey, loyal, grateful friend, she would be a good choice. Sarah would like to be the only pet in a home without children.
Sasappis
Sasappis is suspicious of new people and takes a bit to open up. He's comfortable around other cats and they help him feel safe. He would love an adopter who can patiently earn his trust.
Spirit Fingers
Spirit Fingers is a ball of energy and non-stop fun. She's smart and well-trained. She loves running around in our off-leash area and chasing tennis balls. She would do best in a home without other animals.
Squirrely
Squirrely is a senior pup with the heart of a puppy. She's very playful and loves everyone she meets. She has tested well with other pups and can't wait to find a loving home.
Sweet Cheeks
Sweet Cheeks loves everyone she meets! She's the perfect mix of playful and affectionate, and she does well with other dogs and kids. Sweet Cheeks would make the perfect family dog!
Zoomer
Zoomer loves people and having adventures. He has a lot of energy and comes on strong. He's very smart, though, and is ready to learn. He'll absorb anything, including your love!