Dogs for Adoption
If you are interested in any of the dogs listed visit the "Adoption Procedure" page for information on how to adopt.
Don't forget to check out our Cats for Adoption.
We also have a courtesy page for individuals looking to place their pet. Please visit our Courtesy Listing page as well for both dogs and cats.
Zach
Meet Zach! He is a 1½ year old handsome, well-mannered boy who is waiting to make someone a great companion. We’ve had him since he was a puppy and have been happy to watch him grow up into a sweet, well-adjusted dog. Now it is time for him to go to his forever home. Zach loves to snuggle and play fetch – he is the perfect balance of laid back housedog and active play partner. He is also enthusiastic about his obedience lessons. He is very eager to please and Zach loves his treats.
Zach has reached his full size, tipping the scales at 35-40 pounds. He is a very manageable medium to large size. This makes him easy to take along everywhere you go, and helps out when bath time comes around too. His breed is open to interpretation. He looks like a beagle in color and expression, with the grace and legginess of a whippet, and perhaps some boxer or lab peppered in somewhere. His face is a particularly adorable feature. He has an in-tune look on his expressive little mug. He has a gaze that says “I know exactly what you’re thinking” that you have to experience firsthand to really know Zach.
His personality would translate well into many different homing options. He is laid back at home, as well as curious about his person; independent without being aloof (another perfect combination). At home he has been happy to snuggle in a dog bed and play with a toy independently, as well as interact with his foster owners. He is a respectful dog who is mindful of the boundaries set by his owners. On the flip side of this, Zach loves to play outdoors. His ideal home will have the time and space to give Zach the outdoor activities that he enjoys. His energy level is moderate to high, and his exercise needs can be satisfied with walks and games of fetch (his favorite outdoor activity). Having been raised with so many friends at Pawtropolis, Zach is a very social dog and is fast to make friends with the folks he meets in the outside world.
All in all, Zach is a balanced, good-natured dog who will make a good pet for a first timer or would integrate well into a pack and/or family situation. He gets along well with cats, and surely would make great friends with children as well. He has basic obedience nailed down, and can perform sit, down, and stay, among others. Zach is neutered and microchipped, and like all his pals up for adoption at Pawtropolis, Zach is up to date on his vaccinations. He is ready to go home, he just needs the right folks to find out about him.
Energy = Moderate to high
Dominance/Confidence Level = Submissive
Cats = Good
Children = nothing makes me think that he wouldn't be, think he would be great
Sponsored:
In memory of "Alton"!
In honor of Charla Collings!
Kayak
Kayak was turned into animal control with his siblings. The previous owners said that one of the other siblings had died and so they put the litter in quarantine for a week. However, one of the officers suspects that the pup died due to mishandling by the children. After a week the pups were still healthy and ready to be adopted or rescue. The mom is supposedly a small Jack Russell mix and looking at Kayak's siblings (all short hair) I can believe that. However, as you can see somewhere in the mix is a dog with longer hair, so I'm guessing Kayak is a mix of a few breeds. I would guess that he will stay a small dog no longer than 20lbs if that. We estimate his birthdate to be January 1, 2010.
At this point all we can say is that he is a typical fun puppy. He is beginning to go home with staff so that he can learn house manners. His new family will need to continue to crate train him (we can teach you how) so that you can be successful on potty training. If he is adopted prior to 4 months then his adoption fee will be $150 and will include four sessions in the puppy class.
Energy: Typical puppy
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: if introduced as a puppy
Children: Nothing makes me think he wouldn't do well with children
No Sponsor Yet
Nora
Nora was originally rescued from an animal control by Dog Pack Rescue. However, tragedy struck when the lady who ran the rescue committed suicide. There was a big push to help with the remaining dogs. Four staff members drove up there and discovered that most of the animals had been placed. As soon as we walked onto the property this little one kept jumping on us and wanting attention. As soon as we found out she was one of the ones available the decision was made that she would be the one we would take.
Nora looks like a little Jack Russell mix. She weighs about 17lbs if that. One reason we liked her so much was because of her submissive personality. She was be wiggly with ears back giving us all the signs of a sweet little girl. She is also great with other dogs. From what I know of her I would guess she would do well in a home with children too. They estimated her birthday to be July 4, 2007, putting her about a year and a half. The previous rescue said she did great indoors but I would guess her new family would want to use a crate at the beginning to ensure she learns good house manners in her new home as well.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive
Cats: Just smelled and then walked away
Children: Nothing makes me think she wouldn't do well with children
No Sponsor Yet
Madison - Adoption Pending!
This little girl was rescued from Gwinnett Animal Control. As cute as she is she didn't have any applications on her and her time was up. We had several dogs to choose from that day and it was her submissive sweet personality that made us choose her. She looks like a petite golden so she definitely has golden mixed in there. She does have some black on her tongue but is too petite to be half chow, though she could potentially have it someone in her lineage. Black tongues is also a recessive trait that is known to show up unexpectedly in other breeds as well.
Though we've only had her a short time I feel confident in saying that she is going to continue to be a sweet loving dog. She isn't one to run over and jump all over you. Instead she submissively wiggles over making sure you know she isn't a threat. Once she sees you are friendly she lights up even more. We haven't had her around children yet but her temperament leads me to feel she would do well 
in a household with kids. Even though she'll need work on learning house manners and potty training I feel she would easily transition into her forever home. We will update her bio as we learn more about her.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive
Cats: ?
Children: Nothing makes me think she wouldn't do well with children
No Sponsor Yet
Doug
Doug was rescued from Gwinnett Animal Control. As quite and sweet as this guy is it is still hard to believe he didn't get adopted from there. Gwinnett had him listed as a Great Pyrenees mix and though I can see that I don't think he has as much of that in there as they suspected. Since he is already over 6-months old I feel confident that he will not reach the size of a GP. He will definitely be a big boy but will probably always have his adorable stumpy legs.
Right now Doug is a lovable big goofball. He is a happy silly puppy. Since he'll be a big one it's even more important that his owners do obedience with him and help him be the best dog he can be. He does great with other dogs and nothing makes me think he wouldn't do well with children. I can just see little kids climbing all over him and him having a ball. Even though he'll be on the larger size we still want him to live primarily indoors and his new 
owners will need to expect a moderate amount of hair loss, so keep a good vacuum on hand. Other than that Doug should be a fantastic dog.
Energy: Moderate to high
Dominance/Confidence Level: Low to Moderate
Cats: yes, if introduced to properly
Children: Nothing makes me think he wouldn't do well with children
No Sponsor Yet
Hester 
Hester is a purebred buff cocker spaniel. We've had a hard time getting an estimate of her age but I would guess over 7 - 8 years old. She weighs about 26lbs. Since Hester has been with our rescue for such a long time I can tell you lots of stuff about her. She is amazingly well trained. She is completely housetrained, coming to you wiggling and even barking if you don't get the message that she needs to go out. She is a calm dog (other then when she wiggles to greet you) and is a perfect inside dog. She is very used to her crate and we still use this while we are gone for her safety but also because she enjoys having her own space.
Other than being housetrained Hester knows a variety of commands. She can do all the basics like sit, down, stay, shake but above that she uses her knowledge to be a good member of the family. I can have her with me off-leash outside, walking to the car, she knows to wait at door ways, wait in the living room while I'm cooking, etc.
If Hester meets a dog while walking on leash she will try to be the boss (until I tell her to behave) however, she gets along great with dogs when off leash. She lives in a foster home with 4 other dogs as well as attends doggie daycare, so once you get past the first introductions she would do great in a house with other dogs. She isn't going to want to play with them, but just hang out and be a member of the family.
Hester bonds very tightly to her humans. Once she loves you...she LOVES you. She wiggles with excitement and wants nothing more than to be by you and you touching her in some way. Hester does have a negative. Despite being with us over a year she hasn't fully recovered from her biting issues. She came to us with a painful ear infection and I believe that is one of the main reasons that made her be a biter. If you watched her in my house you'd never believe me. You would think I was lying. Her biting can easily be avoided and managed. We have learned to create a great relationship with her of trust and rules as well as learned how to work around the issues that leads her to 
biting. For example I wouldn't trust to open her mouth and look at her teeth or pop in a pill, but I do feel comfortable petting her, leashing her up, etc.
Hester is looking for a family that wants a dog that is low maintenance, will bond to them tightly and is lovable. They need to be patient and willing to follow what we tell them 100% so that they can create with her the same relationship we have. No children (just wouldn't take the risk of them petting her ears or something), but dogs and cats are just fine. She really needs one of those rare special families that understands she is a special needs dog with certain requirements.
Energy = Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level = Depends (read above)
Cats = Yes
Children = only if old enough to understand her aggression issues (young teens maybe)
Sponsored by Mrs. Hester's fourth grade class at Jackson County Elementary.
Calvin - Adoption Pending!
What breed is Calvin? Is "cute-as-a-button" a breed? Looking at him best guess is that he is some sort of spaniel mix. I thought for sure he would get adopted from animal control and was shocked when they called on the day he was to be put to sleep.
Calvin is one of those rare happy go lucky dogs. He is super friendly, loves everyone, loves dogs and is just a happy dog in general. He seems to be very smart. In his very first training session he was eager to please and quickly learned the cues for sit and down. He is a small dog around 30lbs, adorable curly black fur and about 1 year old.
In just a matter of weeks this little guy has excelled in his training! He could be ready for level one of obedience competition in no time, sit, down, heel, stay, come, etc. His new family will be very lucky to have him. They will need to learn how to continue his training and then will need to work the first couple of months reinforcing potty training and teaching him the rules of the house. In one of his pictures you can see him practices his new trick to stand.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: Nothing makes me think he wouldn't do well with children
Sponsored by Sunfire and Starfox in honor of their birthdays!! Happy Birthday guys!
Kennedy - Adoption Pending!
Kennedy appears to be a boxer mix around 1 year old. She has a docked tail that she was either born with or some irresponsible person took it off because they knew she was part boxer. We rescued her from animal control on the day she was to be put to sleep. However we were able to obtain information regarding her history prior to being picked up by animal control officers. She lived with a family that allowed her to roam free most of the time. Concerned neighbors feared she would be hit by a car as she commonly tried crossing a busy highway nearby. Once she was picked up the family didn't have the money to reclaim her. We do know that they had children so Kennedy would do fine in a home with children.
In the short time she has been with us it has become even more evident that she is a great dog. Even having to spend a large time in a crate (was in heat and awaiting her spay) she was calm and settled and just waited patiently until it was time for her walk. She likes to jump up but it is almost like a needy thing as opposed to a frantic high 
energy thing. We are working with her on that as well as all other obedience. She is a moderate energy dog that loves to play with other dogs and so far hasn't met a stranger.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: Yes
Sponsored by:
Kristine Russell
Vivian Taylor
Derby
Apparently my new house is the favorite for stray dogs to appear. This guy came running into my yard and starting playing with my girls. No collar, no microchip. After calling animal control and keeping an eye out to see if anyone was looking for him for a couple of weeks, we are now trying to find him a home. Derby is definitely a chocolate lab mix weighing about 70lbs full grown. We estimate him to be about a year and a half. He is ALL lab; playful, full of energy, happy, strong, determined, etc. He is one of those dogs that can either be a fantastic pet or a real handful. He is intelligent, so all he needs is a firm leader that will implement rules and do a little training and this guy will be an amazing dog. This being said he wouldn't do well in a home that won't be able to match his confidence level.
He can be destructive just like any young lab so crate training will be a must. He will also need to have lots of good ways to drain his energy. You'll need to be an active family indeed. He does great with other dogs. Nw that he's been going to an employee's house a little bit we've learned that he is good about being calmer in the house when asked to be. Seems he can adjust his energy level depending on his family. 
So as long as he gets a good walk/playtime each day he should do just fine.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: May be too big and have too much energy for a small child
Sponsored by:
The Handy's in honor of their son's wedding!!
In honor of Katharine & Mark Farrell!!
MerryBelle - Adopted!!
This adorable girl was a last-chance dog at the Athens pound. She was surrendered by her owner and the pound was so full that she had no time to find a forever home. Luckily, we had some room in Helping Paws Rescue, so she's now safe and sound with us.
At 3 months old, she currently weighs just shy of 20 pounds, but has some nice-sized paws so she could end up being a big girl once fully grown. She was listed as a lab mix, but we think she may also have some boxer and probably a few other things. She has stunning markings with white accents on her face and paws as well as a some white markings that look like a necklace around her neck.
She's a typical puppy that loves people, playing, and being cuddled. She already seems to understand that a crate is her safe place, so crate-training should come as a breeze as long as her owners are consistent with her. She is comfortable on the leash, has learned how to sit on command, and is already learning more obedience commands.
Now that we've learned more about her we can say that she loves playing with other dogs and would even do great in a home with cats (even tries to play with them.) She is very intelligent; she already knows how to sit, down, wait, shake and is working on more obedience. She is very well-mannered in the house and knows that rough play is for outside not inside. She is doing good with potty training but will need her new owners to continue with her routine and using the crate for training.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive
Cats: Yes
Children: Yes, if introduced to properly
Sponsored by Toni Pomerene!!
Mistletoe "Missy"
Little Missy, looked over at animal control. Yet a couple of the staff saw something wonderful in her and so far she is far surpassing expectations. She is around 1 year old and only weighs about 35lbs full grown. She's a petite little thing. Probably mixed with quite a few breeds, some have even guessed pitbull since she has a bit of a blocky head, but truth is she probably is a true mutt.
Missy is doing fantastic in her foster mom's home. She is crate trained (settles right down when it is time for bed.) And even though her foster mom doesn't allow her to free roam in the house all the time without supervision, she has done great with house training. I would think as long as her new family gets her on a routine she should do fine.
She is submissive with humans and moderately dominant with other dogs. She does enjoy playing with other dogs and even does great with cats. From what she has shown us we have no reason to believe she wouldn't do well in a household with children.
Missy needs a moderately active family that will allow her to live inside. If they set a few basic rules and work on general obedience they will have a wonderful dog on their hands.
Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive
Cats: Yes
Children: Nothing makes us think not
Sponsored by:
Cindy & Jeremy Rhoten!
The Sanders family who adopted one of our previous "Missy's"!
"Ella" Enchanted
Well if you are going to almost be hit by a car, it's pretty cool that it was the owner of Pawtropolis. I figured that by the time I pulled over she would be long gone, however by the time my feet hit the ground she was standing between my legs. She was the ugliest/cutest thing ever. After asking a few of the houses if she was theirs we headed to Pawtropolis.
She was in horrible shape. She was missing hair on about 75% of her body. You can tell she had numerous litters of puppies, has an underbite, bowed front legs and, well, basically, has a face only a mother could love. After going to the vet and making sure she doesn't have anything contagious, she is now at Pawtropolis doing great. She's now grown all of her hair back and her coat looks great.
She is so sweet. If there is a lap to be found she'll find it. When the staff sits on the floor she climbs up and helps herself to a warm place to lay down. And if they stand up she follows them around like, "Don't you want to sit down again?"
She is a perfect dog for someone who wants the low-maintenance attributes of a little dog without having to deal with the stereotypical little dog attitude! Ella is a very mellow girl and takes everything in stride. If there’s a room full of people, Ella will assess the situation and cuddle up with the person who looks most likely to pet her. If there’s a room full of dogs, she will also take that in stride and seems to know where she fits in the pack. She’s also been around small children and thought that was no big deal, either. In fact, Ella’s nick-name around Pawtropolis is “Grandma” because she is a natural care-taker and watches over all of the puppies in the little dog area.
Ella is a great companion. Her favorite thing is to sit right up against you and snuggle. She is not overbearing, and doesn’t even mind if you’re not actively petting her as long as she is near you. She is the cutest in the morning when she is just excited to be awake and, of course, when her person gets home. She does this little run where she scoots around the house while waving one front leg in the air (it’s a combination between a run and standing on her hind legs begging for treats), and it is hilarious.
Ella is an older girl, and is estimated to be about 8 years old. We recently noticed that she was coughing when she got excited, and a visit to the vet revealed that she has an enlarged heart. She is on medications for her heart, which will cost approximately $20 per month. But, she LOVES treats and easily gobbles down her pills twice a day if they are even half-way hidden in a treat. Please don’t let her medical condition prevent you from taking another look at Miss Ella. She has so much love to give, and her foster parents have really fallen for her. They know that there is a family out there who needs Ella’s precious personality and undying affection to brighten their days. Please contact Pawtropolis or her foster mom at lindsuga[at]yahoo.com for more information.
Energy: Low
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: so far nothing makes me think not
Sponsored by "Mazzie"!!
Also sponsored in memory of "Leia"!!
Also sponsored in honor of Judy & Keith Farrell!!
Tux
Tux has been with us since the 2008 holiday season. That is far too long for us to have such a handsome boy! We rescued him from the Athens pound after he was surrendered by his owners who no longer had the time or energy to commit to an active dog. He was already neutered, knew some basic obedience, and seemed a great dog to add to our rescue so we gave him a Pawtropolis home for the holidays. Well, in a few short months we’ll be enjoying the holiday festivities again and Tux is still with us. We are determined to get Tux in his forever home before he celebrates another holiday season with us.
Tux is a very fun-loving dog. He really loves to play fetch. Tux would play fetch for 
hours if allowed and it is by far his favorite activity. As soon as he sees a tennis ball he knows there are fun times ahead. Tux has also learned how to run on the treadmill and he enjoys a regular run on it to keep his svelte figure. Besides being very active, Tux is also extremely smart. He learns obedience and commands very quickly and can work through any puzzle he is given. He is extremely food motivated and very eager to please, so he quickly catches on to whatever you want him to learn and do. He recently graduated from a Beginner’s Obedience class and is more than prepared to move on to more advanced classes or a competitive sport like agility or flyball. He already knows how to sit, down, wait, and stay on command. 
Tux also walks politely on the leash and will sit whenever you stop. We have been working with him on recalls (coming when he is called) and he is doing wonderfully. He also knows some more formal obedience and would be happy to show that off to visitors as well. He really is a very smart boy and can’t get enough of learning new things. With his combination of smarts, speed, and love for tennis balls he would be a flyball champ in no time!
Because Tux is so smart and active, he will need owners who are committed to keeping him properly exercised mentally and physically. He is the type of dog who will need a long walk and maybe even a game of fetch every day. He wouldn’t 
mind a playful canine pal so he can enjoy playtime in the yard, but Tux does have the tendency to be rather dominant. He would do best in a home with a stable, well-balanced dog, maybe even one who is more on the submissive side. Also, Tux will need to work on his obedience on a regular basis so that he stays well-trained and well-behaved. It is essential that his new owners are as active as he is so that meeting his exercise needs are not a problem. Once he’s properly exercised he’s content being lazy and settling in for a nice snuggle session.
Even though Tux is very active, he isn’t very large and weighs only 35 pounds or so. We guess that he’s some sort of pointer mix (which explains his energy) but we really have no idea what else may be included in the mix. We have worked with him on house training and once he gets into a regular routine he is completely housetrained. Tux has all of the tools to be an amazing dog. Once he is in a permanent home he will flourish.
Energy = Moderate to High
Dominance/Confidence Level = Moderate to High
Cats = with diligent work from owner
Children = gets a little nervous with high activity, probably best with above toddler age
Sponsored by The Schnably/Rhoten Wedding!
Also sponsored by the Dixie Dock Dogs!! Thanks everyone!!
Sierra
Sierra was actually adopted from us about 4 years ago, but was recently returned. She is a full-blooded Australian Shepherd. Although she's 8-10 years old she still has tons of energy. Many people would guess she is younger (though even the 8-10 is a guess). She loves the tennis ball and frisbee and really could have been a frisbee dog star. She is in heaven while playing fetch. A great way to tire her out.
She is very dominant and needs a home with people that are willing to work to be the kind of alpha leader she needs to be happy. She's very loyal and protective of her family and she needs a lot of daily exercise. She takes a little while to warm up to new people but throw a tennis ball for her and she's yours forever. She has a strong herding instinct and has been known to nip to get you where she wants you to go. She has lived in a home with another dog but she prefers and tries to be the most dominant one in the pack. In a home with a consistent firm leader she would be able to adapt to a variety of situations.
She does alright with cats but she will chase them if not exercised enough. She is thunder phobic and becomes upset during thunderstorms but is not destructive. She is currently on clomipramine to help with the thunder phobia, with the proper amount of exercise she could possibly come off of that medication. Sierra has lived with small child in the past with no incidents but she would need to be gradually introduced to children and supervised closely until she was comfortable and accepted any children as part of her pack. She is very sweet and lovable and will be a great dog for an owner able to provide her with the leadership and exercise that she needs.
Sierra is an amazingly smart dog. Straight from the pound she was a frisbee star, making awesome leaps into the air for each catch. She excels in obedience and knows all the basics of sit, down, etc. Already housetrained she would transition easily into a new home. Sierra is very typical aussie and is a great dog.
Energy =Moderate to High
Dominance/Confidence Level =Dominant
Cats =Yes (if they are stable in the home) outside..No
Children = Not with new children she doesn't know. Only children that are in her "pack"
Sponsored by:
Her previous owners The Pittard Family!
In honor of Charla Collings!
