Georgia Animal Rescue and Surrender Resource Directory

For Georgia communities without dedicated animal control services, finding help for a stray, lost, abandoned, or surrendered animal can be difficult. Local rescues, humane societies, and animal shelters are important partners in connecting animals with safe care.

This directory focuses on organizations serving rural and underserved areas of Georgia, including organizations that may assist with owner surrenders, found animals, rescue referrals, or emergency placement.

If you find a stray or lost animal, contact the city or county government, sheriff's office, or nearest designated animal shelter to determine the proper reporting and holding procedure. Even where dedicated animal control services are unavailable, a found animal may still have an owner searching for it.

Before transporting an animal to a rescue, confirm that the organization accepts animals from your county, can accommodate the species, and has approved the intake. Do not leave animals at a closed shelter or rescue facility.

For owner surrenders, ask about intake appointments, waiting lists, temporary foster options, and rehoming assistance. Many rescues can provide guidance even when they cannot immediately take an animal.