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We may have begun our advocacy journey in Newton County, but our commitment extends far beyond our local borders. Every animal in Georgia deserves an advocate , someone in their corner who can speak for them and ensure their best interests remain at the center of every decision. Advocates and volunteers hold invaluable insight, and their voices must be included when shaping ordinances and strengthening animal welfare laws.
Across Georgia, every shelter is supported by passionate individuals who dedicate their lives to creating a better world for animals. We believe these advocates are stronger together, and we hope to be founding members of the Georgia Animal Advocate Alliance. Through compassionate care and collective action, we aim to enhance the lives of shelter animals and promote responsible pet ownership statewide.
Our work inside the shelter is only the beginning. In February 2026, we launched our low‑cost spay and neuter program, offering pet owners and trappers the opportunity to have their animals sterilized , along with receiving their mandatory rabies vaccine , for $50 or less. Adoption alone cannot solve Georgia’s overpopulation crisis, but spaying and neutering can prevent future litters and create lasting change.

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🐾 SIMBA: A LITTLE KING WITH A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE! 👑❤️ Those eyes! Those ears! That wiggle! Meet Simba, a 6-month-old fawn-colored pittie mix who is impossible to forget. At just 30 pounds, this handsome little guy has already experienced more heartbreak than any puppy should. He was found as a stray, abandoned in a world where everything he knew was suddenly gone. But here’s the beautiful thing about Simba… he hasn’t let the world steal his wiggle! ❤️ He still greets life with enthusiasm, makes friends with other dogs, and absolutely ROCKS playgroup! He’s a social butterfly with four paws and a whole lot of puppy personality. 🐶 6 months old 🐾 Male pittie mix ⚖️ 30 pounds ❤️ Heartworm negative 🐕 Dog friendly 🎉 Playgroup rockstar! Simba has every reason to be a little uncertain about the world, but instead, he’s choosing joy. Now it’s time for someone to choose HIM. He’s ready to trade shelter life for couch cuddles, backyard zoomies, and a family who will never leave him behind again. Don’t let this little king grow up behind kennel bars. Simba deserves a castle of his own — and a family to rule it with love! 👑❤️#dontbullymybreed #saveme #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #georgia

❤️ MEET REGINA — A LITTLE DOG WITH A BIG HEART WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO BELIEVE IN HER! ❤️ Regina is a 24-pound Dachshund mix who found herself at the shelter after being picked up as a stray. When she first arrived, she was absolutely terrified. Imagine being lost, alone, and suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar sights, sounds, and people. It’s no wonder this little girl was scared. 💔 But Regina deserves more than a shelter kennel. She deserves the chance to feel safe, to learn that gentle hands mean love, and to discover what it feels like to finally belong. 🐾 Female, spayed 🐾 24 pounds 🐾 Dachshund mix 🐾 Heartworm negative 🐾 Dog friendly Regina didn’t ask to be lost, and she certainly didn’t ask to end up in a shelter. All she’s asking for now is a chance. Could you be the person who shows Regina that the world isn’t such a scary place after all? Let’s get this little girl out of the shelter and into the loving home she’s been waiting for! ❤️🏡 #Urgent #adoptdontshop #saveme #rescuedog #georgia

It's voting time again!!!! Scroll through and vote for us for best nonprofit! We are under the community section. We are definitely the long shot, and we appreciate every vote we get!

It's your daily reminder to vote!!! We are nominated in the best nonprofit category! We also have friends who are nominated, so scroll through and show them some love too! @friends.of.newton @kps.petservices @mothercupid_ @bluemorphocurioco @cupidslavetattoo and @curvymarketresale Make sure you vote!!!! #covingtonga #community #bestofcovington #covingtonnews

One week away!!! We are so excited for this event! Come out and see us, get some sweet tattoo therapy (I've definitely got my eye on the dog semicolon!) More flash will be added as we get closer to the event. We love collaborating with other local businesses, and this is one of the best! @cupidslavetattoo the countdown is on and we just can't wait!!!

Border Collie mix puppies available! $100 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, and well visit with vet from our list. #puppy #bordercollie #rescuedog #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHomeWanted

Cowgirl is out and onto a bright and beautiful life!!! A million thank you's to Jessica for transporting and @twoblackdogsfoundation for pulling this girl, and of course, to her amazing foster who said yes!!! It takes a village, and we've got the best one!!!

This is the difference at Newton County Animal Services! This phenomenal woman leads her team with compassion and grace. Director Levendusky took some time This morning to give Adonis some extra love and affection, and as you can see, he is loving every minute of it. When compassion leads, and the dogs are ALWAYS put first, beautiful things happen. The people and animals of Newton County are so very grateful for you, and your entire team!!!!

💔 SKYLAR DESERVES A FOREVER, NOT ANOTHER GOODBYE. 💔 Skylar is 4 years old, a beautiful Husky mix who knows what it feels like to have a family… and then lose it. She was adopted, but recently found herself right back where she started — in the shelter, wondering what happened to the life she thought was hers. And now, she’s afraid to open her heart again. Can you blame her? When you’ve already been chosen and then discarded, trusting someone a second time isn’t easy. Skylar is spayed and heartworm negative (HW-). She’s still hoping that somewhere out there is a person who will see past her fear and give her the time, patience, and reassurance she needs to feel safe again. She doesn’t need someone to make promises. She needs someone who will keep them. Please don’t let Skylar become another dog who loses hope of ever having a forever home. Let’s show this girl that being returned doesn’t mean she’s unlovable. It just means her real forever family hasn’t found her yet. ❤️ 🐾 4-year-old female Husky mix 🐾 Spayed 🐾 Heartworm negative 🐾 Recently adopted and returned 🐾 Looking for a patient, committed forever family BE HER LAST GOODBYE. BE HER FOREVER. ❤️ #adoptdontshop #saveme #rescuedog #georgia #urgent

🚨💔 URGENT: BOONE IS SUFFERING IN THE SHELTER, AND HE NEEDS OUT NOW. 💔🚨 This sweet 4-year-old boy has already lost his home once, and now he’s back behind kennel doors, severely stressed and struggling to cope. Boone deserves better than this. He deserves a chance to breathe, feel safe, and finally have a family that won’t give up on him. Meet Boone, an 87-pound Coonhound mix with so much love left to give. 🐾 He was adopted last year, but through no fault of his own, he was returned when his family moved. Now he’s waiting again, and kennel life is taking a serious toll on this sweet boy. 🐶 GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS! ❤️ HEARTWORM TREATMENT WILL BE COVERED! Newton County Paws and Purpose will cover Boone’s heartworm treatment with a local veterinarian for an adopter who can provide transportation to and from appointments. One of the biggest obstacles to adopting a heartworm-positive dog has already been addressed. Boone just needs someone willing to open their heart and home to him. 🏡 He needs a safe place, a soft bed, patience, and someone who will stand by him while he gets healthy. 💔 Imagine being given a home, losing it through no fault of your own, and then being forced to live in a stressful kennel all over again. Boone deserves a happy ending, not another disappointment. 🙏 PLEASE DON’T SCROLL PAST BOONE. Share his story. Tag your friends. Help us find the person who will see this big, sweet boy and decide he’s worth saving. ❤️ Boone needs a hero. Could it be you? #Urgent #AdoptBoone #ShelterDogsNeedLoveToo #AdoptDontShop #NewtonCountyPawsAndPurpose

🤠❤️ COWBOY ISN’T READY TO RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET JUST YET… HE’S STILL LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! 🐾 Meet Cowboy, a 6-year-old hound mix who knows a thing or two about life. This 55-pound gentleman is an older soul with a heart that refuses to give up. No matter how long the wait, Cowboy is still holding out hope that his person is out there somewhere. ❤️ Cowboy isn’t looking for a wild rodeo or a house full of nonstop chaos. 😉 He prefers the calmer side of life and would do best with a family who appreciates a more laid-back companion rather than hyper, high-energy dogs. 🐾 Cowboy’s Stats: 🤠 6-year-old male hound mix ❤️ 55 pounds of love 💙 Heartworm negative 🐕 Prefers calmer canine companions over overly energetic dogs ⭐ A determined soul who never gives up! This boy has spent enough time waiting. He deserves a soft place to land, a family to call his own, and someone who will show him that the best days of his life are still ahead. Cowboy has never given up on finding his people. How about we don’t give up on him? ❤️ 🏡 Saddle up and come meet Cowboy! His forever home is out there, and we sure hope he doesn’t have to wait much longer. #AdoptCowboy #ForeverHomeWanted #ShelterDog #AdoptDontShop #OlderSoulBigHeart

Tina had a surprise waiting for the shelter staff this morning! Meet Ike! Born 11/3/26! We need to get Momma and Ike out of the shelter ASAP!!! DM us if you can help!!! Ike was the only puppy in there, and he looks just like his Momma! #shelter #babyboy #help #share

Vote!!!! At the polls, and then for us!!! Bestofthebest | covnews.com https://share.google/wJezTVooyZOTzPdCd #vote #nonprofits #communityfirst

All my dogs want for Christmas is more treats from @treatsbygio my little blind bestie even had an epic spit bubble, just waiting for these peanut butter paws!!! If they don't mind their manners, they might be catching these hands 🤣🤣 just kidding, they know they get whatever they want! #homemadetreats #peanutbutterpaws #spoilt #spoiltdog

Well... this is awkward. We've been nominated for Best of 2027 in the nonprofit category, and honestly, we have absolutely no idea who nominated us. Which is surprising, because with our big mouths, questionable filter settings, and tendency to say what everyone else is thinking, we don't exactly fit the "traditional nonprofit" mold. But somehow, here we are. In the past year and three months, thanks to our generous donors, we've helped fund major medical care for more than 10 shelter animals, fully funded heartworm treatment for 5 shelter dogs, and helped provide low-cost spay/neuter services for nearly 200 dogs and cats. We make the things we sell ourselves. We pay for the materials ourselves. We spend countless hours planning fundraisers, fostering animals, and figuring out how to stretch every dollar as far as possible. And we don't take a dime back. We're not fancy. We don't have a corporate budget. Most of the time we're just running on caffeine, stubbornness, and a refusal to ignore animals that need help. We don't have an army of people working with us. It's just the two of us, and occasionally, two to three amazing volunteers. To whoever nominated us: thank you. Not just for the nomination, but for seeing and recognizing us, even though our methods may be a little unconventional. There are a lot of ways to make a difference. Ours may be a little loud, a little unconventional, and occasionally held together by zip ties and sarcasm, but it's real. We run on integrity and transparency, even when the topics are hard. Thank you for noticing 🩵💜 Casey and Michelle Here's the link to cast your vote! You can vote once every day through November 22nd. We may be the longshot, but if we're being honest, the honor of being seen and nominated means just as much as winning would. https://www.covnews.com/bestofthebest/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVWIe9jbGNrBVYhyGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEfHMZPPWum6BMB4IM47irl8CFP4O4Hc4bSwgBJWNBood7tfQ48uqGxZ5TQ4EQ_aem_t7trT34NYOWs2mnFPKRZfg

After two attempts to contact the winner of this basket, we are tempted to give it over to the second highest bidder. We sent a text, and made a phone call (yes, we left a message), and have had no response. Text was sent Saturday, Phone call was made almost 24 hours ago. Would you say we have done our due diligence at this point?

Our time with NCAS is always fun, but when you add in adoptions, it becomes EPIC!!!! Thank you, Covington, for showing up for these sweet babies!!! And thank you to @hallshopefulhounds for sponsoring two of the dogs!!! #adoptdontshop #covingtongeorgia #shelterdog #rescuedog #mysticfalls

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us yesterday at the Covington Fall Festival, Bertha's HW treatment has been completely funded with an extra $5 heading to our low-cost spay and neuter fund!!! Whether you bought a t-shirt, candle set, tumbler, any of Michelle's homemade jewelry and paint sets, or simply donated a dollar to our little donation jar, we want to say THANK YOU!!!! We are still selling raffle tickets, and you do not need to be present to win for our drawing at Tails and Treats! We hope to see you all on Saturday, October 24th @bluemorphocurioco for more adoptions, more sales, and so much more fun!!!!

Helping out @littlelivesatl for a few weeks 🥰 Willy is the sweetest boy! He loves belly rubs (yep, I know, it's weird for a cat) and chin scritches 😍. He's got diabetes, so he's hanging with me at Cat-sa de Casey while his foster goes on a work trip! #fosteringsaveslives #fostertakeover #rescuecat #diabetes #ATL

If you aren't fostering yet, why not?? Fostering is absolutely one of the MOST important roles in rescue. Whether you choose to foster through a shelter, or a rescue organization, you are saving a life! You say that you couldn't do it. That you would want to take them all home and save them all, that it would be too hard to give them up. So your fear stops you from helping any of them. Having these kittens literally saved their lives. They were all sick when I took them with upper respiratory infections. They had three days of meds left, which I gave to them, and now they are all healthy and ready to find their forever homes! When you foster a dog, even for the weekend, you give them space to decompress, you make room at the shelter, and you gain valuable insight into their unique personalities that can be used to find their forever people. So, what's holding you back? #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #foster

Currently buying some gifts @allthefauna all while supporting our low-cost spay/neuter initiative. Definitely check out their merch! Here's the link to shop AND give back to a worthy cause! https://www.allthefauna.com/NewtonCountyPawsPurpose #shopping #support #spayandneuter

Meet Sage, a beautiful 2-year-old Hound mix with a heart full of love and a lifetime of friendship to offer! 💚 Sage weighs 45 pounds and has been at the shelter for almost 3 weeks. Day after day, she waits, hoping someone will finally stop, see her, and decide she’s the one. This sweet girl is good with other dogs and heartworm negative. She has so much life ahead of her, so many adventures to sniff out, and so much love just waiting for the right person. 🐶❤️ Every dog deserves someone to call their own. Someone to come home to. Someone to share the couch with after a long day. Someone who will never leave them wondering when their turn will come. Sage isn’t just looking for an adopter. She’s looking for her BEST FRIEND. 🥹 🏡 SAGE’S DETAILS 🐾 2-year-old Hound mix 🐾 45 pounds 🐾 Female 🐾 Heartworm negative 🐾 Good with other dogs 🐾 Waiting at the shelter for almost 3 weeks Please share Sage’s story. Her best friend could be out there scrolling right now, not knowing that the missing piece of their life has floppy ears and four paws. 💚 Three weeks waiting. A lifetime of love to give. Could you be Sage’s happy ending? #AdoptSage #HoundMix #AdoptDontShop #ShelterDogs #FindYourBestFriend

Meet Tom Tom, a handsome 1-year-old Border Collie mix weighing just 33 pounds. This sweet boy should be spending his days playing, exploring, and learning what it means to be part of a family. Instead, his young life has already taken a frightening turn. Tom Tom went in for his neuter surgery, something meant to give him a healthier future. But complications arose, and what should have been a routine procedure became a life-threatening situation. 💔 This young boy came far too close to losing his life before he even had the chance to find his forever home. But Tom Tom is still here, and his story isn’t over! 🐶 Just 1 year old 💙 A compact 33 pounds 🐾 Good with other dogs ✂️ Neutered ❤️ Heartworm negative (HW-) Tom Tom has already been through more than any young dog should have to endure. Now, he deserves a happy ending filled with soft beds, full bellies, belly rubs, and a family who will cherish him for the rest of his life. He survived a frightening ordeal. Now, let’s help him find the one thing he still needs most: a family to call his own. 🏡 Could you be Tom Tom’s happily ever after? Please consider adopting or sharing his story. His second chance at life deserves to lead to a lifetime of love. ❤️🐾 #adoptdontshop #saveme #rescuedog #georgia #urgent

Hey everyone! We've just had two spots open up for our surgery date tomorrow at Lake Oconee Humane Society. They are for cats (friendly or feral)! The first two people who reach out will get those appointments! Or the first person to reach out with 2 cats! Cat spay/neuter is $30, must be paid tonight through our links provided in the invoice that will be emailed to you! You MUST be able to transport your own cat to and from surgery in Greensboro. They MUST be there between 730am and 8am on Monday, 10/12 (tomorrow). Send an email to newtonadvocates@outlook.com if you fit all this criteria ASAP! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Trigger warning🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 If you have a PREGNANT CAT, and you would like to spay abort, we will pay for your surgery and your cat will be spayed for free. We are tired of the overpopulation crisis, and we are tired of caring for dying kittens! To honor the last two litters I had to watch slowly fade away, I will be sponsoring two spay aborts! #spayandneuter #spayabort #lowcostspayandneuter #email #asap

Scars…they show where you have been, but they do not dictate where you are going. Larry has experienced trauma and we all know how that feels. Yet his strength and character allows him to love. It allows him to trust. It gives him the strength to walk away instead of fighting. Please don’t judge Larry by his scars and his breed. If you can be the person that can love him, because that’s all he wants, please send us a message. He is currently in foster with Rick Vuich and we would love to set up meet and greets. He is great with dogs and cats, housebroken and has gone through heartworm treatment. Please someone give him a chance! #fosteringsaveslives #scars #rescuedog #dontbullymybreed #pleasefollowme dontjudgeme

🧙‍♀️🖤 HOCUS POCUS & URSULA Meet Hocus Pocus and Ursula, two 5-month-old Lab mix girls who have already survived more than any puppy should have to endure. 💔 When they first arrived at the shelter, they were emaciated, terrified, and nearly feral. The world had given them very little reason to trust people, and they had a long way to go before they could believe that humans could be kind. But look at them now! 🥹❤️ One month of care, patience, and love has helped these little witches begin a whole new chapter. These girls have come so far, and now they’re ready for the most magical part of their story: finding a family of their very own! 🐾 Both girls are just 5 months old 🐾 Lab mix beauties 🐾 Female and already spayed 🐾 Survivors with so much potential and love still waiting to blossom They may have started their lives under a dark spell, but their happily-ever-after is waiting just around the corner. 🪄🏡 All they need now is someone willing to show them that home means safety, kindness, patience, and unconditional love. Will you be the magic that changes their lives forever? ❤️ 🖤 Adopt Hocus Pocus. 💜 Adopt Ursula. ✨ Or share their story to help these little witches find their forever families! Because every little witch deserves a happily-ever-after. 🐾🎃 #AdoptDontShop #HocusPocus #Ursula #ShelterPuppies #ForeverHome RescueDogs SecondChances

**🌪️ BREAKING WEATHER ALERT: Theo Forecasts 100% Chance of Chill 🌪️** Attention, residents: before the eye of the storm arrives tomorrow, local canine meteorologist **Theo** is issuing an important forecast. At 33 pounds, this wire-haired terrier mix predicts **scattered cuddles, light snoring, and calm vibes throughout the day**. Unlike the incoming hurricane, Theo brings only peaceful conditions wherever he goes. In fact, he's so laid-back that he may be the chillest dude you'll ever meet. Theo gets along beautifully with both dogs and cats, making him the perfect addition to just about any household. He's housebroken, though he does occasionally mark indoors, so a belly band is recommended while he settles into his new home. Think of it as a temporary weather precaution. His extended forecast calls for: ☀️ Friendly encounters with dogs ☀️ Peaceful coexistence with cats ☀️ Relaxed afternoons on the couch ☀️ Low-pressure companionship and steady loyalty The biggest question isn't whether the storm is coming, it's whether Theo will be riding it out in a shelter or curled up safely in your living room. **Don't wait until the eye of the storm hits tomorrow. Adopt Theo today and bring home the calm before, during, and after the storm.** 🐾❤️ Theo can be found at: Newton County Animal Services 210 Lower River Rd Covington, GA. 30016 #adoptdontshop #saveme #forecastcallsforcuddles #bringhimhome #rescuedog

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