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LOOK AT THOSE EYES! 🥺💔 Sweet Kiara was left behind in boarding while all of her sisters headed off to their foster homes. Now, she is sitting alone waiting for someone to choose her. Can you be her hero? 🐾✨ At 6 months old and 30 pounds, Kiara is a gentle, soulful pup. She is currently a bit shy, unsure, and scared in the boarding environment, but despite her worries, she is so willing to connect—she just needs a safe spot to watch, rest, take a deep breath, and learn how to play! 🐾❤ Why Kiara will steal your heart: House-trained: No accidents! 🏠✨ Smart & eager: Knows and follows simple commands 🐶 Dog-friendly: Loves other doggies and does great with canine friends! 🐕 Super sweet: A gentle baby girl ready to bloom with a little love and patience. Fostering doesn't just open a door—it completely transforms a scared pup’s life. Let's get Kiara out of boarding and into a loving home where she belongs! 🏡❤️ ➡️ Apply to foster or adopt at Herorescue.org ⬅️ #FosterNeeded #AdoptKiara #HeroDogRescue #FosterMe #RescueDog #BlackLabMix #AdoptDontShop #FosterSavesLives #DogRescue #ShelterDog #RescuePuppy #DogLovers #ATLRescues #FosterAHero

🚨 TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST — LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY! 🚨 Don’t wait until it’s too late! Grab your tickets now to secure your spot for an amazing event filled with fun, friendly competition, and incredible prizes—all while supporting a great cause. 🀄✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you: 🀄 Learn & Play: Whether you’re a seasoned player or looking to pick up a new game, there’s a place for you at the table! 🎁 Win Big: Raffle prizes include gift baskets, gift cards, and more! 🌟 Grand Prize Alert: One extra-lucky winner will take home a complete Mahjong Tile Set and Mat! 💖 Make a Difference: 100% of the energy and proceeds go toward helping animal rescue care! 🎟️ LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE! Once they're gone, they're gone. 👉 Get your tickets right now before we sell out: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mahjong-for-a-miracle Tag a friend you want to play with, share this post, and let’s make a huge impact together! 👇👇 #Mahjong #Fundraiser #SupportAGreatCause #LimitedTickets #WinPrizes #CommunityEvent #TicketAlert #GetYoursNow

🐾 Meet Sweet Aramis! 🐾 Are you looking for a gentle, loving shadow to keep you company? Meet Aramis, a 2-year-old Schnauzer mix who is ready to steal your heart! Aramis weighs about 15.8 lbs and is on the larger side of a Miniature Schnauzer (though he's currently a bit too thin and looking forward to some good meals!). He is as sweet and gentle as they come—he hasn't made a single peep in the days he’s been in his foster home, loves to sleep quietly all night in his beloved crate, and will lay right beside you whenever you're relaxing. A Few Fast Facts About Aramis: 🩵 Affectionate: He lives for ear and neck rubs, and his fur is ridiculously soft! 🐾 Dog-Friendly: Gets along wonderfully with other dogs (cat compatibility is unknown, but he's sure to be great with kids!). 🏡 House Manners: He’s currently wearing a belly band inside while he adjusts and gets ready to be neutered this Monday (which should help with his marking!). ❤️‍🩹 Health Update: Aramis is Heartworm positive. He has about 3.5 weeks left of preparatory antibiotics before starting his 6-month treatment plan, and our rescue will be right by his side through it all. 🥸Note on his look: His signature Schnauzer brows and beard had to be shaved off due to severe matting when he left the shelter, so we included a "before" picture in the comments/carousel so you can see his true, adorable Schnauzer look! He is a little timid at first, but he opens up so quickly—and wait until you see his adorable head tilt when he's trying to figure something out! 🥺❤️ Interested in adopting Aramis? Send us a message or fill out an application today! 👇 Herorescue.org/adopt #RescueDog #SchnauzerMix #AdoptDontShop #FosterDog #HeartwormPositiveIsntAdealbreaker #DogRescue #RescueSavesLives

Meet Mungo! 🦁✨ At 3 years old and 16 lbs, this fluffy boy goes from 0 to 60 mph faster than a Maserati! Whether he’s zooming around the yard or curled up for a cozy nap in his festive bowtie, Mungo brings all the joy, personality, and signature Pomeranian charm. 🐾⚡ Quick Stats: Bullet Age: 3 years old Bullet Weight: 16 lbs Bullet Breed: Pomeranian Bullet Potty Progress: Newly neutered and working on marking behavior—he's making great progress every day! If you’re looking for a sweet, spunky companion to brighten your home, Mungo is ready for his forever family! 🧡 👉 Apply to adopt: HeroRescue.org/adopt #adoptdontshop #herodogrescue #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog

🚨 URGENT FOSTER PLEA: Sweet Mama & Adorable Beagle Mix Puppies Need Us! 🚨 Time is running out for this sweet little family—mom and her babies are losing their home in just two weeks! 🏡💔 These precious pups are currently 4 weeks old and will be ready to head into foster care at 6 weeks old, staying with their fosters until they are old enough for adoption. To help them grow into well-socialized, confident pups, we are hoping to place them in foster groups of 2 to 3. Sweet mama also needs a separate, loving foster home to decompress and get the pampering she deserves after taking such good care of her babies. 🐾❤️ 📍Location: Georgia area 🙏🏻Needs: Foster homes for the puppies (in pairs or trios, starting at 6 weeks old) A separate foster home for mama Can you open your heart and home to help this adorable crew? Fostering saves lives, and all supplies/vet care are covered by the rescue! 📩 Please fill out an application at HeroRescue.org/foster or help network! Please share to save them! 🐾✨ #HeroDogRescue #FosterDogsSaveLives #UrgentFoster #BeagleMix #PuppyFoster #FosterNeeded #GeorgiaDogRescue #AtlantaDogRescue #RescuePuppies #AdoptDonatingFoster #SpayNeuterSave #DogsOfGeorgia #RescueDogMovement #SaveALife #FosterNeededUrgent

Say hello to Miss Dior: 15 lbs of sweetness, sass, and BIG personality! 🎀 At just 5 months old, Dior may be little, but she has enough personality to fill an entire room! This adorable girl is sweet as can be, loves other dogs, and recently showed us that she’s kid-friendly, too! Dior is a confident little lady. She’s still learning her puppy manners, but with patience, consistency, and a little guidance, she’s going to make someone a wonderful companion! About Dior: 🎀 5 months old | 15 lbs 🐶 Very dog-friendly! 👧 Kid-friendly! Best suited for families with kids ages 10+ since her big personality and puppy energy may be a bit much for younger children. 🏡 Making great progress with potty training! 💤 Working on crate training 🦮 Learning her leash manners 🩷 Incredibly sweet with a whole lot of personality! Dior is looking for a family who will embrace her spunky spirit, continue her training, and give her all the love she deserves. Small dog. Big personality. Even bigger heart. 💗 📍 Fostered in Metro Atlanta, GA 🐾 Apply to adopt: HeroRescue.org/adopt #HeroDogRescue #AtlantaAdoptableDogs #GeorgiaRescueDogs #AdoptDontShop #AtlantaDogRescue

🐾 Meet ISSEY! Your pocket-sized perfection! 🩷 At approximately 4 months old and just 10 pounds, ISSEY is the perfect little package of sweetness! This darling girl loves people, adores children, and thinks there’s nothing better than finding a cozy lap to curl up in for snuggles. She’s a little love bug who is happiest when she’s near her people. ISSEY is still a bit shy as she figures out this big, noisy world. New sounds and experiences can make her a little hesitant at first, but she adjusts quickly and is gaining confidence every day! She’s working hard on her puppy skills, too! She’s learning to potty outside and making progress with her crate training every day. When she’s not busy practicing her good-girl skills, she loves spending time outdoors and is very curious about other dogs, especially those closer to her pint-sized stature. She’s also quite interested in cats! ISSEY is looking for a patient, loving family who will give her the time and encouragement to continue blossoming into the confident, happy little companion she’s meant to be. If you’re looking for a whole lot of love wrapped up in a tiny 10-pound package, ISSEY might just be your girl! 🩷🐶 📲 Apply today at HeroRescue.org/adopt #adoptdontshop #herodogrescue #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog

🚨 FOSTERS NEEDED: Meet Samira, Kiara, and Amaya! 🚨 These sweet girls are safe, but now they need loving temporary foster homes to serve as their stepping stones to forever! 📣 Quick Details: Age: ~5 months old Weight: 30-35 lbs Temperament: Absolute sweethearts! Look at those scruffy snouts and big soulful eyes—how could you resist? Fostering is fully supported and saves lives by giving puppies the home environment they need to blossom while waiting for adoption. Can you open your heart and home to one of these beauties? ➡️ Apply to foster today: HeroRescue.org/foster #FosterDogs #FosterSaveLives #RescuePuppies #AdoptDontShop #DogRescue

🇺🇸 Vote Maisey for your next lap dog! My campaign promises? ✅ More snuggles ✅ Fewer lonely laps ✅ A lifetime of love I’m Maisey, a 1.5-year-old two-tone Chihuahua mix weighing just 9.5 lbs, and I approve this message.🤎🖤 My qualifications? Potty trained, crate trained, and hardly ever bark. I’m a little shy with new people, but I warm up quickly—and then your lap is my headquarters. 🥹 I work well across the aisle with dogs of all sizes! My one policy: please keep your paws to yourself. I’ll give a little growl if I need some space. Fommy calls me an easy little love bug. Now I’m campaigning for a forever family to call my own. 🐶🗳️ Cast your vote for Maisey by applying to adopt—or share my campaign to help me find my people! 📍 Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, GA ➡️ Apply at HeroRescue.org/adopt #adoptable #HeroDogRescue #AdoptDontShop #ChihuahuaMix #bufordga

🐾 Welcome to the Hero family, sweet Patch Adams! 🥰 This little cutie is around 2 years old and weighs just 11.6 lbs—making him the ultimate pocket-sized snuggle buddy! 🐶✨ Despite whatever he’s faced before, Patch Adams is an absolute angel and as sweet as they come. He’s ready for his next big adventure: finding a loving forever home or a temporary foster spot where he can truly decompress and shine. Could you be his hero? 📲 Fill out an application at HeroRescue.org/adopt #HeroDogRescue #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #FosterSavesLives #SmallDogLove #RescuePup #DogRescueGeorgia

🀄 Violeta needs a miracle—and we need your help to give her a winning hand. Join Hero Dog Rescue for Mahjong for a Miracle at Social Fox Brewing & Distillery as we raise $8,000 for Violeta’s CT scan and urgently needed corrective surgery. Born with anal atresia, a rare congenital abnormality, she needs specialized care—and every ticket brings her closer. 📅 Saturday, November 21 | 12–6 PM 📍 Social Fox Brewing and Distillery 20 Skin Alley, Downtown Norcross, GA 30071 🀄 New to mahjong? Beginner class starts at 12 PM! Learn with Jill Belcher, who is generously donating her instruction. 🩵 $55 per person—or gather your friends for a table of four for $200 ($50 each)! ⭐️ Includes open play afterward. 🀄 Experienced players: Open play starts at 2 PM! $25 per person. Bring your tiles & rules card. Registration opens at 11:30 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session. 🎟️ Raffle, prizes, and play with a purpose—all event proceeds support Violeta’s care! ➡️ Get tickets or donate here: LINK IN BIO Can’t attend? Donate, share this post, or tag a friend who loves mahjong. Help us fill the tables and make Violeta’s miracle happen! 💜 #NorcrossGA #DowntownNorcross #GwinnettCounty #AtlantaMahjong #AtlantaDogRescue

❤️‍🩹SAVE-A-LIFE SATURDAY: $5 Same dog. Different life. All because someone said YES. 🥹 Meet Freddo! 🐶 At just 1 year old and 24 lbs, Freddo went from sitting scared in a shelter to enjoying the comfort and safety of a foster home. Look at these before-and-after photos. THIS is what rescue is all about.🥹 But here’s something many people don’t realize… We can’t save dogs without TWO things: Donations AND foster homes. 💵 GIVE $5: Your donation helps cover veterinary care, vaccinations, preventatives, and supplies for dogs like Freddo. 🏡 BECOME A FOSTER: You provide a safe, loving place for a dog to land while we work to find their forever family. You don’t have to adopt to save a life. Sometimes, all it takes is opening your home. And you don’t have to give hundreds of dollars to make a difference. Every $5 adds up! ✨ 20 people donating $5 = $100 toward rescue care. Freddo got his freedom ride because someone opened their home. Who’s our next Freedom Ride? That depends on YOU.🩵 🐾 Donate $5 via Donate button 🏡 Interested in fostering? Apply at HeroRescue.org/FOSTER ⭐️ Help us turn more BEFORE photos into AFTER photos! #SaveALifeSaturday #HeroDogRescue #FosterDogsSaveLives #AtlantaDogRescue #FreedomRide

🐾 Sugar Rush Festival Meet & Greet Lineup! 🐾 Come visit us this weekend at Sugar Rush in Downtown Sugar Hill! Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids' activities, and the Biergarten—and while you're there, stop by our booth to meet your potential new family member! 📍 Find Us: Located between The Eagle Theatre and City Hall (right by the parking garage). 📅 Foster Attendance Schedule Saturday, October 17 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: 🐶 Hovis & Starling 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: 🐶 Bonbon 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: 🐶 Wile E. & Bellina Sunday, October 18 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 🐶 Starling & Hovis 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: 🐶 Bellina & Cinna Stop by to show your support, meet our adoptables, and maybe fall in love! ❤️ #sugarhill #sugarrush #sugarbowl #dogadoption #events #downtownsugarhill

🐾 Looking for a best friend who’s equal parts playful, sweet, and ready to love you? Meet Starling! 🖤 At just 29 lbs, Starling is the perfect little sidekick for someone looking for a fun-loving companion with a whole lot of heart! 🥹❤️ She’s the kind of girl who will happily join you for a walk, hop in the car for an adventure, or spend the afternoon playing with her favorite toys. ✨ Here’s why you’ll fall in love with Starling: 🐾 Loves playing with other dogs 🧸 Toy enthusiast — playtime is her favorite! 🚗 Great little copilot on car rides 🦮 Walks beautifully on a leash 🏡 Making great progress with potty training 🧠 Smart, affectionate, and eager to learn 💕 Full of personality and love to give! Starling is still learning her puppy manners, including boundaries and keeping those playful nibbles to herself. But with a little patience, consistency, and lots of love, she’s going to make someone an incredible companion! Her dream home? 🏡 A family who enjoys a little playtime, appreciates puppy snuggles, and is excited to help her continue growing into the amazing dog she’s becoming. Starling has so much love to give. All she’s missing is someone to give it to. 🥹 ❤️ Could you be her person? ➡️ Apply to adopt at HeroRescue.org/adopt 📍 Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, GA #AdoptDontShop #AtlantaDogs #GeorgiaRescueDogs #NorthAtlantaDogs #adoptable

🚘🩷 Gretta is ready to paws & enjoy the ride! 🩷🚘 Did someone say CAR RIDE?! Gretta is a pro passenger and knows exactly how to make every trip a good one! She always does wonderfully in the car and genuinely enjoys taking in the sights, chewing on her favorite toys, and keeping you company along the way. 🥹 🚙Gretta’s Perfect Car Ride Includes: 🧸 Chewing on her favorite toys 🪟 Enjoying a good window view 🧭 Keeping you company & helping navigate 💤 Finishing the trip with a cozy car nap Whether it’s a quick trip around town or a long adventure, Gretta is happy to ride along! She loves looking out the window and watching the world go by before settling in for a little snooze. Now, this sweet girl is ready for her BIGGEST adventure yet… the ride HOME with her forever family! Imagine being the one to buckle up this girl for the last ride she’ll ever take to a temporary place and the first ride to her forever home. 🐾🏡 Could you be Gretta’s happily-ever-after? She’s ready to ride shotgun straight into your heart! 🚘💕 ➡️Apply to adopt Gretta today at HeroRescue.org 📍Currently fostered in Metro Atlanta, GA #jacksonga #rescuedog #shelterdog #fosterdog #adoptdontshop

🐾🍼BIG SURPRISE 🍼🐾 We didn’t know when we pulled her, but sweet Berry is very far along in a pregnancy! She is due within the next week or two and is getting lots of TLC in foster care. Take a look at her X-rays! How many puppies do you see? Donations are greatly needed to help provide the medical care, supplies, and support required for mom and her incoming puppies. Every bit helps give Berry and her babies the safe, comfortable start they deserve! Donate to support Berry and her puppies: Herorescue.org/donate #puppyalert #puppywatch #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog

✂️❤️ Fresh haircut, handsome face, and looking for someone to fall in love with him! 🥹🐾 Meet Louey! This 5-year-old, 13 lb little gentleman just got a fresh groom, and he’s feeling pretty darn handsome! 😍 But you know what would look even better on Louey? A forever home! 🏡❤️ At just 13 lbs, he’s the perfect little size for couch cuddles, tagging along on adventures, and being your favorite sidekick. Louey is heartworm positive, but don’t let that scare you away! Heartworm disease is treatable, and this handsome boy deserves a family who sees beyond a diagnosis. ❤️ ✨ 5 years young ✨ 13 lbs of cuteness ✨ One very handsome new ’do! 🐾 The haircut is temporary, but the love of a rescue dog is forever. Could Louey be the missing piece of your family? 🥹 ➡️ Apply to adopt at HeroRescue.org/adopt 📍 Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, GA #HeroDogRescue #bufordga #AtlantaRescueDogs #GeorgiaDogAdoption #AdoptDontShop

🚨 ONE YEAR. That’s how long Hovis has been waiting for someone to choose him. 💔 And we can’t figure out WHY because this boy is a RESCUE FOSTER FAVORITE! 🥹❤️ Looking for an EASY-BUTTON dog? Meet Hovis! 🐶 Stay-at-home parent? Work from home? Hybrid schedule? Have kids? Already have a dog? Or maybe you’re an active homebody who loves adventures AND couch cuddles? Hovis might just be your perfect match! At 3 years old and 30 lbs, this lovable goofball has so much going for him: ✅ Potty trained ✅ Crate trained ✅ Dog-friendly ✅ Great with kids ✅ Professional snuggler & snack enthusiast ✅ Playful, affectionate & full of personality Hovis loves his people, enjoys playing with other dogs, and is always up for an adventure. He’s still polishing his leash manners and may need a little time to warm up to new faces, but once he trusts you, you’re his person for life. ❤️ He’s past the tiny puppy stage, already has the basics down, and is ready to be someone’s loyal best friend. He’s spent an entire year waiting in rescue. We’d love nothing more than for him to spend his next year HOME. 🏡 He’s a foster favorite for a reason. Now he just needs someone to see what we see in him. 🐾 Could that someone be YOU? ➡️ Apply to adopt Hovis at HeroRescue.org 📍 Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, Georgia 🙏 Please SHARE to help Hovis find his family! #HeroDogRescue #peachtreecorners #AtlantaDogs #GeorgiaRescueDogs #AdoptDontShop

🐺 The heart of a wolf, the body of a Chihuahua, and the confidence of a KING! 👑🐾 Meet Rayon! This tiny tan Chihuahua mix puppy may be small, but don’t let his size fool you! He’s FAST, surprisingly strong, and packed with enough personality for a dog ten times his size! 😂💪 At under a year old, Rayon has mastered the art of making sure ALL eyes are on him. Whether you’re ready or not, this little guy WILL find a way to get your attention! 🤎 If you love a pint-sized pup with big energy, a bold personality, and a whole lot of spunk, Rayon might just be your perfect match! 🤩 🐾 Rayon | Male | Under 1 year | Chihuahua Mix 🏡 Ready to welcome this tiny wolf into your pack? ➡️ Apply to adopt at HeroRescue.org/adopt! 📍Currently fostered in Metro Atlanta, GA #adoptachihuahua #HeroDogRescue #AtlantaDogRescue #ChihuahuaLove #AdoptDontShop

🐓 Forget the farm life — this Rooster is looking for the couch life! 🛋️🐾 Meet Rooster! This handsome little Chihuahua mix is 3 years old and weighs just 12.3 lbs. Small in size, but he’s ready for a BIG new chapter — one that ends with a forever home! 🏡🤍 Rooster is hoping someone will see his adorable little face and say, “That’s my boy!” 🥹 🐾 Rooster | Male | 3 years | 12.3 lbs Could you be the happy ending Rooster has been waiting for? Help this little guy find his people by sharing his post! 🙏🩵 🏡 Ready to meet Rooster? ➡️Apply at HeroRescue.org/adopt! 📍Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, GA #adoptachihuahua #HeroDogRescue #AtlantaDogRescue #AdoptDontShop #bufordga

Tiny girl, BIG potential to steal your heart! 🖤🤎 Meet Maisey, a beautiful 1.5-year-old Chihuahua mix with the sweetest little face! At just 9.7 lbs, she’s perfectly pint-sized and ready to find a forever family to call her own. 🏡💕 Could Maisey be the missing piece to your family? Don’t let this little lady get overlooked! 🐾 Maisey | Female | 1.5 years | 9.7 lbs ➡️ Apply to adopt at HeroRescue.org/adopt 📍Currently fostered in North Metro Atlanta, GA #chimix #HeroDogRescue #AtlantaDogs #AdoptDontShop #GeorgiaRescueDogs

8 weeks old and already a professional heart-stealer! 🖤 Meet Nolan, one of Mama Ryli’s adorable puppies, and quite possibly the cutest little heartbreaker you’ll see today! 🥹 While his siblings may have inherited Mama’s curly doodle coat, Nolan is rocking a sleek black coat, soulful puppy eyes, and a face that will absolutely melt your heart! He may not have the signature doodle curls, but he’s got ALL the puppy charm! And seriously, how could anyone resist that sweet little face?! 😍 🐾 8 weeks old 🐾 Male | Mini Labradoodle mix 🐾 Sleek & smooth black coat 🐾 Estimated to be 25-30lbs full grown 🖤 Ready for his forever family! 🏡 Could Nolan be your new best friend? Don’t make this little guy wait! ➡️Apply to adopt at HeroRescue.org/adopt 📍Currently being fostered in Woodstock/Marietta, GA area #HeroDogRescue #AdoptDontShop #woodstockga #GeorgiaRescueDogs #DoodlePuppy

🎂 MABLE IS TURNING 1 TOMORROW! 🎂 Help us wish this beautiful 60 lb Lab mix girl the happiest 1st birthday! Her only birthday wish? Finding her forever family! 🏡❤️ Why Mable is a dream pup: 🐾 House-trained & knows the ropes 🐾 Crate-trained for cozy, peaceful downtime 🐾 Dog-friendly & loves making new friends 🐾 BONUS: Check out her custom "manicure"—her white toes have white nails and dark toes have dark nails! 💅🐶 Give Mable the best birthday gift ever by sharing her story! 🎁 📝 Apply to adopt: www.herorescue.org #HeroRescue #MeetMable #AdoptDontShop #LabMix #AdoptableDog #RescueDog #BirthdayPuppy

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