Paws Atlanta, Inc.
5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, 30035
(770) 593-1155
PAWS Atlanta is a no-kill animal shelter in Decatur that has served cats and dogs since 1966. It helps pets and their owners with adoption, a pet food bank, low-cost vaccine clinics, and cheaper flea, tick and heartworm medicine. People can also volunteer, bring a work group, or do court-ordered community service.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), Outdoors, Events, Office and phonesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up)From the description, not confirmed
- Groups welcome
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Court-ordered service hours accepted
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Fill out the volunteer application, then attend an orientation. Questions go to the Volunteer Coordinator at agutierrez@pawsatlanta.org.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 13
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Community Cat Trap RentalService
You can borrow a humane trap to catch stray or feral cats for spay and neuter. You pay a deposit that you get back when you return the trap.
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Court-Ordered Community ServiceProgram
Adults with certain court-ordered community service hours can do them at PAWS Atlanta, mostly outdoor work without handling animals. This is separate from regular volunteering.
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Discount Flea, Tick and Heartworm PreventativesService
You can buy heartworm, flea and tick medicine for dogs and cats at lower prices at the shelter front desk.
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Foster ProgramProgram
Foster families give a temporary home to kittens, cats, puppies or dogs that need extra care or a break from the shelter.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Group VolunteeringProgram
Work teams and community groups spend about two hours doing outdoor and cleanup projects at the shelter and time with the animals. The group makes a donation of at least $250.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Individual VolunteeringProgram
Adults can help at the shelter with dogs, cats, cleaning, events, office work and more. You apply and go to an orientation first.
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Lost or Found Pet HelpService
The shelter gives steps for finding a lost pet or the owner of a found pet. You can email a flyer and they will post it on their community bulletin board.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Low-Cost Vaccine ClinicsService
Outdoor clinics where dogs and cats can get vaccines, tests, microchips and more at low prices. Visits are by appointment about every other Sunday.
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