Athens Canine Rescue

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Athens Canine Rescue We are a non-profit volunteer network of foster homes rescuing stray dogs in the Athens area and placing them in forever homes. They are very trainable however!

To see our full list of adoptable dogs visit our website: www.athenscaninerescue.com Athens Canine Rescue is a non-profit organization of foster homes in Athens, Georgia. We have no shelter facility and we rely upon a network of foster homes to house our dogs until they are placed in permanent happy homes of their own. ACR only takes in dogs that are friendly, companion animals. As rescue dogs, ACR pups have often been neglected by previous owners, and rarely arrive impeccably trained. Whether young or adult, ACR dogs are invariably loving, willing to please and incredibly grateful.

Athens Canine Rescue will not be at the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park Saturday, October 10th. The Farmer's Market has b...
10/09/2026

Athens Canine Rescue will not be at the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park Saturday, October 10th. The Farmer's Market has been canceled due to inclement weather

Everyone stay dry and be safe!

🌟Princess Donut has been adopted!! 👸🍩 For those who haven’t been following along to her story, Princess Donut was found ...
09/30/2026

🌟Princess Donut has been adopted!! 👸🍩 For those who haven’t been following along to her story, Princess Donut was found in the woods in Athens by a good samaritan last May with whom we assumed was her puppy. The puppy got adopted quickly. However, due to her old injuries, she was not able to open her jaw for more than an inch, so ACR took her in to get her the medical care she needed. After her jaw surgery, Princess Donut started to heal and began to thrive under her foster family’s care. In fact, she got along so well with her foster siblings that her foster parents decided to keep her! When approached for comment, Princess donut said “I’m looking forward to more wrestling with my fur siblings, endless cuddling sesh with my humans, and… wait, was that a chipmunk? Did you see that?! Where’d it go??? *sniff* *sniff* *sniff* *sniff*” 🐿️🐕

🐾WE ARE LOOKING FOR FOSTER HOMES🐾We need your help to continue saving dogs.We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue with no fa...
09/28/2026

🐾WE ARE LOOKING FOR FOSTER HOMES🐾

We need your help to continue saving dogs.

We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue with no facility. We don’t have a shelter or building where our dogs can stay. Instead, our rescue operates completely out of the homes of our volunteer foster families.

Because of that, our ability to save a dog depends on having a foster home available.

When you foster, you’re giving a dog a safe place to land while we work toward finding their forever family. You get to be part of their journey, helping them decompress, learn, feel safe, and discover what it means to be loved.

❤️ And fostering does not cost you anything.

We provide the supplies needed for your foster dog, including food and other necessary items, as well as veterinary care. Our volunteers are there to support you throughout the foster experience.

You provide:
🏡 A safe place to stay
🐾 Patience and compassion
❤️ Love and attention
📣 Help sharing their story so we can find their forever home

You do not have to be a professional dog trainer or have years of rescue experience. We’ll work with you and support you.

Every foster home that opens its doors allows us to say YES to another dog who needs help.

If you’ve been thinking about fostering but weren’t sure if you could do it, please reach out. You could make an incredible difference in a dog’s life and you might just discover that fostering is one of the most rewarding things you’ve ever done. ❤️

📩 Apply to foster at AthensCanineRescue.com/foster-application

We can’t save them without you. 🐶❤️

Penelope is Adopted 🥳At 8 years old young, she's found her furever home and we're incredibly happy for her 🏡 Her new fam...
09/04/2026

Penelope is Adopted 🥳

At 8 years old young, she's found her furever home and we're incredibly happy for her 🏡

Her new family adores her and we are grateful for them 🥰

Congratulations Penelope ❤️❤️❤️

08/15/2026

Meeko loves Oscar Bites Dog Treats !

Perfect for a hot day 🌞

Come see us at the Athens Farmer's Market today from 8a to 12p at Bishop Park in Athens

Read more about Meeko at AthensCanineRescue.com/Project/Meeko or check out the links in our linktree

They say taking selfies with dogs helps them get adopted. Is this true? Zoro and I have decided to try it out. How did w...
07/18/2026

They say taking selfies with dogs helps them get adopted.

Is this true?

Zoro and I have decided to try it out.

How did we do???

Zoro is a 2 year old male mixed breed cuddle bug 🐛

We're going to DNA test him this weekend. Like and follow to guess and see the results 😊

Apply to adopt at AthensCanineRescue.com/Project/Zoro

Penelope is available for adoption and at the Athens Farmers Market today at Bishop Park! Come quickIt's not nice to kee...
06/20/2026

Penelope is available for adoption and at the Athens Farmers Market today at Bishop Park!

Come quick
It's not nice to keel a lady waiting (or so I've heard)



Come see us today at Athens Farmer's Market from 8am to 12p today and learn about the local rescue community. We help lo...
06/20/2026

Come see us today at Athens Farmer's Market from 8am to 12p today and learn about the local rescue community. We help local dogs in the community at another chance to find their happy ever after!

Be a hero
Save a life
Be a part of the community
Ask us how 🥰



Stop by in the Beachwood Shopping Center to meet Higgins!He's been waiting so patiently for his furever home. He's a ti...
05/05/2026

Stop by in the Beachwood Shopping Center to meet Higgins!

He's been waiting so patiently for his furever home. He's a timid little fella, without a mean bone in his body, and the cutest under bite.

Athenscaninerescue.com/project/Higgins

He also needs help picking our jewelry. Something about how they all look the same color???

From 3 to 5p today only

There's still time. Hurry!

For those who can't make it in person, use code GIVEBACK-MADVW online

We appreciate you!

Penelope is in Beachwood Shopping Center right now wondering who will buy her the perfect earrings to match her brindle...
05/05/2026

Penelope is in Beachwood Shopping Center right now wondering who will buy her the perfect earrings to match her brindle coat!

Today only from 3 to 5p!

There is still time - Hurry!

If you're unable to attend in person, use code GIVEBACK-MADVW online

20% of all proceeds goes to help dogs in the local community

We appreciate y'all

But seriously, come meet sweet Penelope!

Athenscaninerescue.com/Project/Penelope

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705 Sunset Dr.
Athens, GA
30606

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