Stone Mountain-Lithonia Pets Up For Adoption: Beau, Atlas, Augie & More

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Want to add to your family and give back to the Stone Mountain-Lithonia community at the same time? Maybe it's the right time to adopt a pet! During the coronavirus pandemic, shelters in and around Stone Mountain-Lithonia have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in Georgia — and many of them are located in your area. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for an adorable new friend is at Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, where Augie the guinea pig is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you're a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Beau

  • Name: Beau

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Bobby and must be adopted together Bobby and Beau are a young, active pair that love to zoom..." Learn more

Atlas

  • Name: Atlas

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Banjo and must be adopted together.To adopt, go to the "ADOPTION" tab on our website www.ogpr.org and..." Learn more

Augie

  • Name: Augie

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Bandit and must be adopted together.To adopt, go to the "ADOPTION" tab on our website www.ogpr.org and..." Learn more

Bobby

  • Name: Bobby

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Beau and must be adopted together.Bobby and Beau are a young, active pair that love to zoom..." Learn more

Banjo

  • Name: Banjo

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Banjo and must be adopted together.To adopt, go to the "ADOPTION" tab on our website www.ogpr.org and..." Learn more

Oreo

  • Name: Oreo

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Oreo is a sweet and playful single male looking for his sole mate. He is more dominant so if your..." Learn more

Bandit

  • Name: Bandit

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Augie and must be adopted together.To adopt, go to the "ADOPTION" tab on our website www.ogpr.org and..." Learn more

Boris

  • Name: Boris

  • Species: Guinea Pig

  • Location: Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig

  • Description: "Bonded with Kiwi and must be adopted together.To adopt, go to the "ADOPTION" tab on our website www.ogpr.org and..." Learn more

Peppy *Bonded Pair*

  • Name: Peppy *Bonded Pair*

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Doggie Harmony, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Tuxedo Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Please contact ADOPTION (adopt@doggieharmony.org) for more information about this pet.Mr. Peppy (and Ms. Pippy) were left in a carrier outside..." Learn more

Pippy *Bonded Pair*

  • Name: Pippy *Bonded Pair*

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Doggie Harmony, Decatur, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Please contact ADOPTION (adopt@doggieharmony.org) for more information about this pet.Ms. Pippy (and Mr. Peppy) were left in a carrier outside..." Learn more

Mo

  • Name: Mo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Doberman Rescue Of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Rottweiler German Shepherd Dog Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Mo came from animal control so we have no history on him, but he is probably 9 years old or..." Learn more

Della

  • Name: Della

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Doberman Rescue Of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Doberman Pinscher

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Della is a 6-year-old black/rust female Doberman. She is initially shy but very sweet and loving. She loves to run,..." Learn more

Walter

  • Name: Walter

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Save Our Herders Outreach, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AND PROCESS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.SOHODOGRESCUE.ORG, AND OUR ADOPTION FEE IS $275Available!Walter is a love..." Learn more

Cindy

  • Name: Cindy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Melissa - Adopted!

  • Name: Melissa - Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Jezebel (In Foster)

  • Name: Jezebel (In Foster)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Jezebel is a sweet, shy girl who is regaining her confidence in a loving foster home. She's great friends with..." Learn more

Flower

  • Name: Flower

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Romance

  • Name: Romance

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Rupaw

  • Name: Rupaw

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Talon

  • Name: Talon

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Pheobe

  • Name: Pheobe

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Mya

  • Name: Mya

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Danni +

  • Name: Danni +

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Meet Danni! This sweet senior is happy and affectionate, and always up for some snuggles! He'll chirp hello to you..." Learn more

Esther

  • Name: Esther

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Salem 2

  • Name: Salem 2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Shea

  • Name: Shea

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Snowbell -Adopted!

  • Name: Snowbell -Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Thomas +

  • Name: Thomas +

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Minnie - Adopted!

  • Name: Minnie - Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Phoenix

  • Name: Phoenix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Sterling

  • Name: Sterling

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix

  • Learn more

Esmeralda

  • Name: Esmeralda

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Galaxy

  • Name: Galaxy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Stiper

  • Name: Stiper

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Asher

  • Name: Asher

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Queen Angella

  • Name: Queen Angella

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Joey

  • Name: Joey

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Leo

  • Name: Leo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Drew

  • Name: Drew

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Melvin

  • Name: Melvin

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix

  • Learn more

Salem 3+ (Adopted!)

  • Name: Salem 3+ (Adopted!)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Candy

  • Name: Candy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Candy is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet! She loves belly rubs, car rides and being your..." Learn more

Maude

  • Name: Maude

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Jax

  • Name: Jax

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Fabio

  • Name: Fabio

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Kitty Kitty

  • Name: Kitty Kitty

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Sabrina

  • Name: Sabrina

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Mulberry

  • Name: Mulberry

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Aslan

  • Name: Aslan

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Willow

  • Name: Willow

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Penny May

  • Name: Penny May

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Autumm Pumpkin

  • Name: Autumm Pumpkin

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Maine Coon Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Sleepy Bear

  • Name: Sleepy Bear

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Meet Sleepy Bear! This handsome boy isn't at all sleepy, in fact, he is just the right temperament! He is..." Learn more

Sassy

  • Name: Sassy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

Hugh

  • Name: Hugh

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Learn more

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