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Adopt a dog on National Dog Day. These 8 pups are available for adoption in the Macon area
By Chelsea Madden,
2 days ago
The dog days are here. National Dog Day is Aug. 26 this year, so it’s time to paw-ty.
If you don’t currently have a pup or perhaps you want another one, today could be a lucky day for both you and a furry friend.
If you’re looking to adopt, there are plenty of snuggly, sweet companions available at local shelters across Macon and Forsyth. Here are their photos and information on how to adopt them today.
Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter
Address: 4214 Fulton Mill Road in Macon
Phone: (478) 621-6774
According to the shelter’s website, there have been over 2,400 intakes this year and 394 of those intakes were saved through adoption.
Here are three dogs available for adoption at the animal shelter in Macon-Bibb:
Wynona
Wynona is available to adopt at Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter courtesy of Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter
Wynona is a female puppy available for adoption. She is a tan mixed breed and is only five months old, so she has plenty of love to give.
General
General is available to adopt at Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter. courtesy of Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter
General is a male mixed breed dog. He is a little over five years old and is ready for a loving home.
Hank
Hank is available to adopt at Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter. courtesy of Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter
Hank is a mixed breed puppy and is only three months old. He’s ready to give all the snuggles to one very lucky human.
Fill out the Adoption Application available on the website.
Pay an adoption fee of $100, which includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and first set of vaccinations.
All About Animals Rescue
Address: 101 Riverside Drive in Macon
Phone: (478) 621-5116
Here are pups available for adoption at All About Animals Rescue:
Eric
Eric is ready for adoption at All About Animals Rescue in Macon, Georgia. courtesy of All About Animals Rescue
Eric is a 38-pound mixed breed dog that is estimated to be around 2 to 3 years old. “Sweet Eric hasn’t had a single inquiry and he so badly wants a home of his very own,” according to the shelter’s Facebook . He has been at All About Animals Rescue since February 2023.
June
June is ready for adoption at All About Animals Rescue in Macon, Georgia. courtesy of All About Animals Rescue
June is around 3 years old and is about 50 pounds. According to the All About Animals Facebook page , June is always smiling. She isn’t a big fan of cats, but her calming nature would probably fit right in with children.
Paulie
Paulie is ready for adoption at All About Animals Rescue. courtesy of All About Animals Rescue
“Paulie is one of our favorite dogs at the rescue. He is so well behaved & willing to pose for as many pictures as you want,” according to the shelter’s Facebook . Paulie is around 2 years old and is 70 pounds.
To adopt one or more of these pups, email the shelter at allaboutanimalsmacon@yahoo.com or call (478) 621-5116 to set up an appointment.
Monroe County Animal Services
Address: 157 L. Cary Bittick Drive in Forsyth
Phone: (478) 993-1032
Here are some furry friends available for adoption:
Hogan
Hogan is available to adopt at Monroe County Animal Services in Forsyth, Georgia courtesy of Monroe County Animal Services
Hogan is a one and a half year old male pup. He’s currently 69 pounds and is ready to run, snuggle and be loved unconditionally.
Otis
Otis is ready for adoptions at Monroe County Animal Services in Forsyth, Georgia. courtesy of Monroe County Animal Services
Otis is a six month old male dog and is around 27 pounds. He’s great with other dogs and will be the sweetest companion.
If you’re ready to adopt one or more of these dogs, please call the shelter at (478) 993-1032. You can also go ahead and fill out an application online and have an adoption fee of $200 ready. The adoption fee includes all vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea and tick prevention, deworming and a microchip.
Have you adopted a dog recently? Tell us where and send us your photos in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
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