Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
AWARE Wildlife Center — Lithonia
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Address:
4158 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
Phone:
(678) 418-1111
Email:
No public email — contact form available through the website
County:
DeKalb County
Website:
AWARE Wildlife Center
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Native Georgia wildlife
Songbirds
Birds of prey
Waterfowl
Squirrels
Opossums
Raccoons
Other native mammals
Turtles
Snakes
Other reptiles
Amphibians
Services Provided:
Wildlife rehabilitation
Injured wildlife intake
Orphaned wildlife care
Medical treatment
Wildlife triage
Rehabilitation for release
Wildlife rescue guidance
Public education
Wildlife coexistence education
Ambassador animal programs
About:
AWARE Wildlife Center is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned native Georgia wildlife and educating the public about peaceful coexistence with wild animals. AWARE accepts up to approximately 2,000 wildlife patients annually. Its wildlife intake hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and animals must be cleared with the organization before being brought to the facility.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Atlanta Humane Society — Atlanta
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
1551 Perry Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone:
(404) 875-5331
Email:
No public general email — contact options are available through the website
County:
Fulton County
Website:
Atlanta Humane Society | Dog & Cat Adoption | Pet Rescue
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Abused animals
Neglected animals
Animals affected by cruelty
Pets belonging to families experiencing crisis
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Vaccinations
Animal cruelty response
Pet rehoming assistance
Community pet support
Temporary crisis foster care
About:
Atlanta Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving dogs, cats and the people who care for them. Its programs include rescue, sheltering, adoption, veterinary services, animal-cruelty response, rehoming assistance and support designed to help families keep their pets. Its Resource Center is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Georgia House Rabbit Society — Kennesaw
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
3114 Cherokee Street NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone:
(678) 653-7175
Email:
info@houserabbitga.com
County:
Cobb County
Website:
GHRS | Rescue | Educate | Adopt | Georgia House Rabbit Society
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Domestic rabbits
Abandoned rabbits
Surrendered rabbits
Neglected rabbits
Abused rabbits
Special-needs rabbits
Services Provided:
Rabbit rescue
Sheltering
Rehabilitation
Foster care
Adoption
Rabbit bonding assistance
Boarding
Grooming
Rabbit care education
Surrender assistance
About:
Georgia House Rabbit Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rabbit rescue serving metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Founded in 1996, it has rescued more than 5,200 domestic rabbits and operates a 6,500-square-foot rabbit shelter in Kennesaw. The organization also provides boarding, grooming, bonding assistance and rabbit-care education. Rabbit medical emergencies are directed to rabbit-experienced veterinarians.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Save the Horses — Cumming
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
1768 Newt Green Road
Cumming, GA 30028
Phone:
(404) 310-1560
Email:
info@savethehorses.org
County:
Forsyth County
Website:
Save the Horses Rescue – Save the Horses |Welcome horse lovers!
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Horses
Ponies
Miniature horses
Donkeys
Other equines
Abandoned horses
Neglected horses
Abused horses
Malnourished horses
Services Provided:
Equine rescue
Horse rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Recovery from neglect and abuse
Foster placement
Adoption
Retirement care
Long-term care
Equine welfare education
Responsible horse ownership education
About:
Save the Horses is operated by Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3). Its mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for abandoned, neglected, abused and malnourished horses while educating the public about equine rescue, rehabilitation, ownership and care. Its main farm is located in Cumming.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary — Warm Springs
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
961 White House Parkway
Warm Springs, GA 31830
Phone:
No public phone
Email:
info@fcfsanctuary.org
County:
Meriwether County
Website:
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary | Animal Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Horses
Donkeys
Sheep
Chickens
Turkeys
Ducks
Other formerly farmed animals
Services Provided:
Lifelong sanctuary care
Veterinary care
Specialized medical care
Senior animal care
Species-appropriate nutrition
Behavioral care
Enrichment
Pasture care
Species-appropriate housing
Public education
About:
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmed-animal sanctuary located on 55 acres in Warm Springs. The sanctuary provides lifelong care for more than 100 residents representing 13 species and is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Full Circle currently states that it is unable to accept new residents.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary — Locust Grove
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
712 LG Griffin Road
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone:
(770) 957-0888
Email:
noah@noahs-ark.org
County:
Henry County
Website:
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Primates
Large cats
Bears
Birds
Native wildlife requiring permanent sanctuary care
Farm animals
Domestic livestock
Other exotic animals
Services Provided:
Lifelong sanctuary care
Specialized animal care
Veterinary support
Medical care
Species-appropriate nutrition
Animal enrichment
Specialized habitats
Care for abused animals
Care for neglected animals
Public education
About:
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is a 121-acre nonprofit sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted animals. More than 150 animals currently live at the sanctuary, including primates, large cats, bears, birds and domestic animals. Noah’s Ark specifically states that it is not a licensed wildlife rehabilitation organization and does not accept injured or abandoned native wildlife directly from the public.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Papayago Rescue House — Acworth
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
4462 Bretton Court NW
Suite 1
Acworth, GA 30101
Phone:
(678) 401-8174
Email:
feedback@papayagorescuehouse.org
County:
Cobb County
Website:https://papayagorescuehouse.org/
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Parrots
Macaws
Cockatoos
African grey parrots
Amazon parrots
Conures
Other companion parrots
Surrendered parrots
Displaced parrots
Parrots requiring rehabilitation
Services Provided:
Parrot rescue
Surrender intake
Rehabilitation
Behavioral support
Responsible adoption
Rehoming
Caregiver education
Parrot-care mentoring
Long-term behavioral guidance
Surrender-prevention assistance
About:
Papayago Rescue House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in parrots. The organization is licensed and inspected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and provides rescue, rehabilitation, behavioral support, responsible adoption and education for parrot caregivers.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Project Chimps — Morganton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No — operates as a chimpanzee sanctuary
Address:
2031 Lowery Road
Morganton, GA 30560
Phone:
(706) 374-3675
Email:
info@projectchimps.org
County:
Fannin County
Website:
Home – Project Chimps
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Chimpanzees
Former research chimpanzees
Chimpanzees requiring lifelong sanctuary care
Services Provided:
Lifelong sanctuary care
Chimpanzee rehabilitation and adjustment
Veterinary care
Preventive medical care
Species-appropriate nutrition
Behavioral care
Social-group management
Environmental enrichment
Forested outdoor habitat
Animal welfare education
About:
Project Chimps provides lifelong sanctuary for former research chimpanzees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia. The sanctuary currently houses 104 chimpanzees on more than 230 acres and provides forested outdoor habitats where chimpanzees can forage, climb, socialize and make choices about their daily activities. Project Chimps maintains a USDA license and is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters — Cumming
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
5235 Union Hill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone:
(770) 613-0880
Email:
info@furkids.org
County:
Forsyth County
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Cats
Kittens
Dogs
Puppies
Homeless companion animals
Abandoned animals
Special-needs animals
FIV-positive cats
FeLV-positive cats
Animals recovering from illness or injury
Services Provided:
Cat rescue
Dog rescue
Sheltering
Foster care
Adoption
Veterinary care
Medical rehabilitation
Special-needs care
Spay and neuter services
Community pet resources
Shelter transfer programs
About:
Furkids is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue headquartered in Cumming. It operates cat and dog shelters, adoption centers and an extensive foster network. Furkids rescues more than 5,000 homeless and abandoned animals annually and provides medical care and rehabilitation while working to place animals into permanent homes.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026
Georgia Sea Turtle Center — Jekyll Island
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: No — operated by the Jekyll Island Authority
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — permitted wildlife rehabilitation facility
Address:
214 Stable Road
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone:
(912) 635-4444
Email:
gstceducation@jekyllisland.com
County:
Glynn County
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Loggerhead sea turtles
Green sea turtles
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles
Other sea turtles
Diamondback terrapins
Box turtles
Gopher tortoises
Other sick and injured turtles
Services Provided:
Sea turtle rehabilitation
Wildlife hospital care
Veterinary treatment
Injury rehabilitation
Illness rehabilitation
Release back into the wild
Sea turtle conservation
Nest monitoring
Wildlife research
Public education
Conservation education
About:
Established in 2007 and operated by the Jekyll Island Authority, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is devoted to rehabilitation of injured and sick turtles, conservation research and public education. Its patients are wild animals receiving treatment for illness or injury, with releasable animals returned to the wild when rehabilitation is successful.
Last Verified: September 8, 2026