Joey settling in

Joey Goes Home

The third time really is the charm for this special boy—Joey has gone home … for good, this time!

A Celebration for Eli

several members of our Team Russell volunteer team decided to pack up our adopted dogs and head out to the rescue to celebrate the lives of the dogs we just lost, plus the new lives these rescues have found, thanks to Eli (and Eleanor’s) legacy.
Eli and Mama Donna

Goodbye to Our Rock Star

Tributes to our rescues who cross to the Rainbow Bridge are never easy to write, but this one, by far, has been the hardest. We said goodbye to our beloved rock star, Eli, today after a battle with lung cancer.
Penelope at the dog park with the gang

Penelope Goes Home

Guess who has “left the building” … and won’t be coming back … Miss Penelope! She joins a fabulous family of former GA JRT rescues, including Pumpkin, Susie and Chuckie.
Odie

An Ode to Odie

You came into our lives and left so quickly, Odie. We knew you were never quite comfortable, but hope we did what we could to make you be, sweetheart.
EPIC law students volunteering

Emory Vol Day

EPIC from Emory achieved some "epic" duties around the rescue ranch on Saturday, but it was the dogs who were the real winners with all of the TLC and playtime.
Eli resting

Prayers for Eli

So, everyone … this is not a post we ever want(ed) to write, much less on Donna’s birthday. Life just isn’t &*($ fair sometimes. But we did want to keep you in the loop as so many of you love the legacy that is Eli and Eleanor and you watch their cam everyday.

School of Dogs

What a great way to start the day! Former GA JRT rescues Maxie, Cooper, Oscar and Kennedy headed to a local Atlanta middle school today with their adopted moms to spend some time with some wonderful students. The students are part of the Pet Rescue Club, which meets every week to find ways to get involved with rescue work in the community.
Our Hearts Are In It online auction

Our Hearts Are In It Auction

It’s long overdue, but it’s finally here — our new online fundraiser called “Our Hearts Are In It.” Today is Valentine’s Day, and February is Heart Month, so it seemed only applicable to call it that. But what’s more applicable? All proceeds from this auction will go to help cover the costs of our many dogs currently receiving heartworm treatments.
Slick as a football

Slick: Goodbye to a Legend

It is with much heartbreak  that we announce we lost our long-time sanctuary sweetheart, Slick, to cancer yesterday. Although some may feel sad that he "never found a home," he actually did. It was with us.