Cherokee Humane Society
Animal rescue in Acworth, Georgia
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Acworth, GA 30102Hours of Operation
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Acworth, GA 30102Hours of Operation
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Acworth, GA 30102Hours of Operation
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(678) 735-2349Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Cherokee Humane Society
Bilbo
American Shorthair
Male, 4 mos
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Percy
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Graham
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Lunes
Domestic Shorthair
Male
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Pistachio (A0058620525)
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 11 mos
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Aly Alcatraz
Domestic Shorthair
Female
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Amanda
Calico
Female
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Declawed
Story
Almond Joy
Domestic Shorthair
Female
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Emo (OS08282025Alloway08)
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 10 mos
Acworth, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 153 pets available
Rescue FAQs
The Cherokee Humane Society (CHS) was founded in 1975. Since then, CHS has rescued thousands of felines and canines. The Cherokee Humane Society is private non-profit organizations and receives no local, state or federal support. We thrive solely through our thrift store and your generous donations. We are not part of the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.
We have have no restrictions on where adopters live.
Additional adoption info
CAT ADOPTIONS
Please visit one of our cat adoption locations:
* PetSmart, East West Commons, 4155 Austell Rd, Austell, GA
* PetSmart, Acworth, 3335 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 500, Acworth, GA 30101
* PetSmart, Canton, 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 12, Canton, GA. 30114
* Petco, 1570 Crater Lake Dr. Suite 300, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Cats are displayed 24/7 in the above adoption centers. Applications are available there as are instructions on how to adopt from there.
For cat/kitten adoptions or surrenders, Contact Mark
email: cats@cherokeehumanesociety.org
Phone/text: 470-587-3247
DOG ADOPTIONS
All our puppies/dogs are in foster homes to maximize adoptability and compatibility. Dog adoptions are held most Saturdays on-site at the Woodstock PetSmart, 142 Woodstock Square Ave., Woodstock, GA 30189 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Applications are also available online.
If you see a dog on-line that would be wonderful in your home, then please fill out an adoption application at: www.sherryschsadoptions.com
Pets at shelters and rescues near Cherokee Humane Society
Kindness Matters Ferret Rescue
Acworth, GA 30101
Cherokee Pet Rescue (Cherokee County Humane Society Dogs)
Woodstock, GA 30189
KITTY ANGEL RESCUE-Kennesaw Petsmart
KENNESAW PETSMART, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phoenix
Great Pyrenees/Siberian Husky
Male, Puppy
Woodstock, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Good with cats
Story
Samuel
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Male, Adult
Kennesaw, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Honeybun
Beagle/Labrador Retriever
Female, Senior
Kennesaw, GA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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