CARROLLTON, Ga. – If you dream of coming home to a wet nose, wagging tail and tons of kisses (in addition to, perhaps, a half chewed shoe or overturned trashcan) adopt a puppy from your local pet shelter. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers but adopting a “companion” for yourself or your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Rusty is a “handsome” three month old male Shar Pei-mix. Rusty does have the Shar-Pei’s characteristic wrinkles now but he will develop them as he ages. Currently, he is classified as a small dog, because he’s a baby. However, he will grow to be about 70lbs.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – If you dream of coming home to a cool purr or a comforting meow adopt a kitten from your local pet shelter. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers but adopting a “companion” for yourself or your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Peaches is a two-year-old, female, short-haired Orange Tabby cat. Serena is a pretty social cat who loves dogs, cats and everyone and can be quite playful. According to the Humane Society, she doesn’t do very well at PetSmart for pet adoptions however; they are convinced that she would make a wonderful pet.  She has been flea treated and is FELV/FIV negative.

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – If you dream of coming home to a wet nose, wagging tail and tons of kisses (in addition to, perhaps, a half chewed shoe or overturned trashcan) adopt a puppy from your local pet shelter. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers but adopting a “companion” for yourself or your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Chica is a Blue Brindle American Pit Bull who was abandoned; she’s now available for adoption from the Douglas County Humane Society. The Humane Society got her vaccinated and spayed and she tested negative for heartworms.