Puppies being sold at an illegal outdoor location Last year, Georgia took a major step forward for animal welfare by passing a statewide law that bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in public places like parking lots, roadsides, and seasonal flea markets . This law targets the unregulated, transient sales that too often put animals and consumers at risk. Click here to read more about the state law . Passing this law was an important milestone, but now the focus turns to ensuring it can...

Mother dog with puppies in deplorable conditions ACTION ALERT: Public comments needed to USDA by APRIL 20th regarding standards of care for breeding female dogs, and exercise and socialization for all dogs in USDA-regulated facilities (aka puppy mills). Feel free to use these talking points in your comments: As a U.S. citizen and voter, I care deeply about adequate standards of care for dogs. Every single dog raised in a USDA-regulated puppy mill deserves proper care for a healthy life....

A Proclamation by Governor Kemp recognized February 2026 as SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH in Georgia. Please use this Proclamation in any way that benefits your organization. Click here to download a pdf of the Proclamation . February 24th was WORLD SPAY DAY which promotes the sterilization of pets to reduce the number of unwanted and homeless animals. February was also designated by United Spay Alliance as FELINE FIX BY FIVE AWARENESS MONTH and highlights their campaign to encourage...