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Athens Canine Rescue

Animal rescue in Athens, Georgia

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PO Box 7064, Athens, GA 30604
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Adoptable Pets at Athens Canine Rescue

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Rue

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos

Athens, GA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Katniss

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos

Athens, GA

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Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Peeta

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Athens, GA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Rescue FAQs

Athens Canine Rescue is a non-profit organization of foster homes in Athens, Georgia. We have no shelter facility and we rely upon a network of foster homes to house our dogs until they are placed in permanent happy homes of their own. ACR only takes in dogs that are friendly, companion animals. As rescue dogs, ACR pups have often been neglected by previous owners, and rarely arrive impeccably trained. They are very trainable however! Whether young or adult, ACR dogs are invariably loving, willing to please and incredibly grateful.
Athens, GA and up to 30 minutes outside of Athens. We will adopt out further but the adopter must provide all transport for the dog.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please visit our website for more information on each dog, our adoption process, and our adoption application.

Fees: $250
Must agree to a home check
Must fill out our application

Adoption application

http://athenscaninerescue.com/adoption-procedures/

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Pets at shelters and rescues near Athens Canine Rescue

Circle of Friends - Athens, GA

Athens, GA 30606

Athens Clarke County Animal Control

125 Buddy Christian Way (Dog Shelter), Athens, GA 30605

Commerce Veterinary Hospital

1012 S Broad St, Commerce, GA 30529

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2026-02-122 IDEN

Eskimo Dog

Male, 11 yrs 2 mos

Winder, GA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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2025-12-073 *Lady*

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Winder, GA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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George

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Watkinsville, GA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
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