Atlanta Stories

Abandoned senior dog with arthritis and mammary cancer is rescued and then adopted, and she's now feeling better and enjoying life to the fullest.

After losing their cat who had been with them for 17 years, one family is chosen by and chooses a new cat to adopt. They are all bonding well.

Lisa McManus is a dedicated volunteer and pet foster mom for Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Atlanta. Read an interview about her volunteering.

Free-roaming cats in Atlanta are adopted out as barn cats to control rodent populations. The felines also thrive in breweries, garages and warehouses.

Hand targeting is used to help four young abandoned dogs overcome their shyness and fear, teaching them that outstretched hands are not a threat.

Senior dachshund dog gets medical treatment for severe dental disease, a liver infection, a benign mass, and a heart murmur, and is then adopted.

LifeLine Animal Project, a rescue organization that operates Fulton County Animal Services, helps FIV cat with large tumor on his ear.

Volunteers write Valentine's love letters to the dogs from LifeLine Animal Project, highlighting their wonderful personalities and qualities.

Shelter dog from Animal Ark Rescue in Columbus, Georgia goes on Tinder to true love and a happily-ever-after adoptive home.

Fulton County Fire Department responds to Atlanta house fire and discovers almost 90 hoarded dogs. Best Friends and other rescues step in to help.

Little Chihuahua rescued as a stray is adopted. His adopters share his photos on Instagram and 10 things the little dog has taught them.

A scared dog does very well in his foster home, making great progress in overcoming his fear, and is then adopted into a loving, nurturing home.

Underdog cat who has the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) has a wonderful attitude. He inspires all who come in contact with him.

Foster failure story of a senior dog with puppy-like antics and loving disposition that ensured his foster family had no choice but to adopt him.

Article spotlighting stories of guys who have adopted cats. These real men have no problem embracing their true love of felines as pets.