Welcome to the West Georgia SPCA!

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to helping homeless dogs, cats and rabbits get a second chance for a wonderful new life.  We rely on donations from people like you to provide medical care and basic care for the pets we rescue.  We do not have any paid staff or administration, so your donation goes directly to the animals' care. 

To contact us, please e-mail info@westgeorgiaspca.org or call (770)272-3178
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Vote for us in the 'Smitty' movie contest!

'Smitty', a touching new movie about a dog left behind after a foreclosure, is sponsoring a contest where we can be a featured rescue group in the film.  Please vote for us at:
 
http://www.smittythemovie.com/contest/about/

Every vote counts!!!!

Have You Lost A Pet?

Know what to do if you lose a pet .  Too often, pets get lost and can't tell people where they live.  The best thing to do is to take precautions BEFORE your pet is  ever lost.  Put ID on your pet's collar and/or get a microchip for your pet.  Be sure to keep your contact information current.  Pets with ID have a 95% chance of getting back home.  Pets without ID have a less than 5% chance of ever making it back home.

When your pet is lost, an active search will often bring your pet home.  This includes:

  • Call Your local Animal Shelter immediately to file a Lost Pet Report.  Be sure to ask them to check the Found Pet Reports.
  • Go to the shelter to physically look for your pet every 3 days.  Shelters get in a lot of stray animals and they may not recognize your pet by description.  Be sure to ask the shelter staff if they have any additional animals in isolation and if they have picked up any deceased animals matching your pet's description.
  • Post Lost Pet Flyers in the area where your pet went missing.  Also post flyers at pet stores, vet offices and community bulletin boards.
  • Post A Lost Pet Ad online at sites like PetFinder.com, Craigslist and Pets911
  • Be sure to post that your pet is lost on networking sites like FaceBook or Twitter and ask people to forward the information.
  • Be aware of scams.  Post just enough information to describe your pet.  There are some unscrupulous people who might try to get a reward by fooling you into thinking they have found your pet.
  • Often, a pet like a housecat is not too far from their house but they are too afraid to come out of hiding when lost outdoors.  You can borrow a small humane trap from most animal shelters.  Put fried chicken or canned salmon in the trap... the stinkier the food the better.  The smell of food might keep your cat from wandering too far from home.  Place the trap in a quiet area near your home and check it every 2-3 hours.  Do not leave a trap out overnight because you will catch Opossums, raccoons and skunks!     
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Dog Fighting In Georgia

Sadly, dog fighting still goes on in Georgia. This crime affects everyone. Pets are stolen out of their own yards to be used as bait dogs and other crimes are committed in connection with dog fighting. Fighting is associated with the obvious crimes of illegal drugs and weapons sales. It is a crime of 'power' so domestic and sexual abuse is often found in families who participate in dog fighting.

This false image of 'power' also means that the average lifespan of a Pit Bull is about 18 months old. People breed them excessively because they can sell the cute puppies to people looking for the fantasy of power. When the puppies get to be around a year old, they are dumped at shelters because of their strength, size and the additional stigma of fear. These dogs are often sweet Teddy bears, but they too often don't get adopted because people fear they have been trained to be aggressive.

If you suspect dog fighting, please report it. Norred and Associates has a tip line and they offer a $5,000 reward for tips leading to arrests. The tip line number is:

(877) 215-2250

You can also anonymously report dog fighting to us at (770)272-3178 or e-mail info@westgeorgiaspca.org .

Be Informed About Your Pet's Health
Visit the links below for great information on pet health care.  Be aware of diseases and parasites which can harm your pet.  Be able to ask your vet questions about your pet's health.


Have You Found Injured,  Orphaned Or Sick Wildlife? 

Contact one of the wildlife rescue organizations listed below for information on how you can get help for a wild animal: