BONITA was found roaming as a stray when she was three years old.  She was emaciated and had almost no fur.  She looked rough, but the staff at PAWS Atlanta knew there was a beautiful dog underneath, so they named her Bonita.  Almost four years later, she has grown into an adorable, hilarious, and fun-loving girl.  Her fur-loss was from a food allergy.  She is now on a special diet and a little bit of medication.  Her skin and fur look great and feel soft.  She had a 6 month stint in a foster home where she proved that she will be an incredible pet and family member.  She gets along well with cetain other dogs, she loves to snuggle, and she enjoys eating fruit.  She snorts like a pig, wiggles like a puppy, and hates seeing her reflection in the mirror.  In other words, she has a BIG personality and there is never a dull moment when you are in Bonita’s company!

JAMBALAYA has quite a story!  She came from New Orleans when Hurricane Gustav was threatening the animal shelter where she lived.  The shelter needed to make room for animals that would be displaced by the storm, so PAWS Atlanta took in 30 animals from Louisiana, including her, in August 2008.  She is 8 years old and declawed.  Jambalaya came such a long way and really just wants a home of her own!

EVAN came to the shelter as a stray when he was just a 6 month old pup in July 2009.  Despite all the love and attention he has received from the staff and volunteers, it is a hard place to grow up.  He needs someone who can show him the world and help him learn how to be a part of it.  He is truly a teenage boy.  He can be stubborn, and he needs a lot of love and discipline.  He is also one of the most intelligent dogs that has ever strutted the property of PAWS Atlanta.  He grows bored seeing the same things every day.  Can you blame him?  If you gave him a typewriter and a "dog-to-human" dictionary, he might write the next great American novel.  If you are a loyal and dedicated person who is interested in a good challenge with the best of pay-offs, you should come out to the shelter to meet Evan.  With a lot of exercise and a little training, and he will be an incredible friend for some lucky person.

RAJA is one of the sweetest cats you will meet.  She loves people and is super affectionate!  She is 10-12 years old.  She was saved from a local county shelter where she would have been euthanized.  She is FIV positive and can live as an only cat or with other FIV positive cats.  One of her rear paws is deformed, but it doesn't bother her.  Half of the paw is missing; it is unclear if she was born this way or if it was a result of trauma.  She still has many good years left in her life, and would be so happy in your lap!  Please come out to meet her!