5 Reputable Dog Rescues in Polk County, Georgia (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Polk County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Georgia here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Cedartown Animal Rescue, Education & S

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Cedartown

    Cedartown Animal rescue animals at risk of euthanasia. The animals are placed in a foster homes until they can be adopted. They offer the community low-cost sterilization. The receive medical examinations to provide treatment. Adoptable animals are vaccinated, de-wormed, de-flead, microchipped, and spayed/neutered, teeth cleaning, and de claw removal.

  2. Polk County Animal Control

    3. Polk County Animal Control is a county shelter that rescue animals impoinded by animal control and placed for adoption. They also offer low-cost spay/neuter when animals are adopted.

  3. Posey Shelter Pet Promoters Inc

    4. Posey Shelter Pet Promoters rescue abused, neglected, and unwanted animals. They also educate the community on how to be a responsible pet owner. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested/treated for parasite or illnesses, and microchipped.

  4. Hootie`s Haven Animal Rescue Inc.

    5. The Mission Statement of Hootie`s Haven Animal Rescue Inc.: “Mission and Vision
    The mission and vision for Hooties Haven Animal Rescue is to save dogs of all sizes and all breeds by placing them into loving, forever homes. We are an all-volunteer, foster home based, certified 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization based in Rome, Georgia. We do not have a physical shelter.  Instead, we operate primarily through our foster homes, online databases and at adoption events/expos.
    The majority of our animals come from animal control groups from across the Northwest Georgia region, where overcrowding and overpopulation lead to the euthanasia of millions of healthy, friendly pets every year.
    We are committed to providing the dogs that come into Hooties Haven Rescue with the best possible care while they wait for their forever homes by acclimating them to life outside of a shelter and providing the appropriate veterinary care needed.
    We also serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering.
    We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns.  Because we do not kill to make space, however, we cannot take in every animal that needs help.
    Because our foster homes are the backbone of Hooties Haven, and to help our organization run smoothly, it is our goal to provide the best experience possible. We encourage each foster home to be as involved as they are comfortable with and allow them the freedom to foster based on their needs, restrictions, or desires.
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  5. Cedartown Polk County Humane Society

    6. The Mission Statement of Cedartown Polk County Humane Society: “We speak for the animals who cannot speak for themselves. We are about the daily business of saving lives by eliminating starvation, abuse, neglect, and euthanasia.”