PAWS Atlanta

Big Papa was left at our shelter gate in 2023. 💔

And now, 3 years later, he’s still waiting for the forever home we know he deserves. We wish more than anything that his person would come along soon, but until that day, Big Papa is safe, loved, and cared for in our foster program. 🥰

Because of our 🐾 Constant Companions, there is no deadline on his happily ever after. No rush. No time limit. Just steady care for as long as he needs.

Monthly donors help provide Big Papa’s foster with the food, toys, and medications he needs to stay comfortable while he waits. They help make sure pets like him are never forgotten, never hurried, and never without the care they deserve.

We need more Constant Companions to help us keep showing up for animals like Big Papa.

✨ Be their constant. Celebrate 60 years of PAWS Atlanta by being one of our 60 new Constant Companions! Join today: https://givebutter.com/constantcompanions

Al Gresham waited for a home for a year...

He was found outside by a friend of PAWS and was affectionate from day one. They knew he wasn’t meant to be an outside cat, so they brought him to us. Al spent his first few months at PAWS in our vet clinic. He was FIV positive and struggling with a skin condition we couldn’t identify.

We hoped time in a foster home would help him heal, but despite loving the constant attention and snuggles, he still struggled with lesions and hair loss. 💔 From January to October of 2025, Al had constant outbreaks of sores and lesions. We tried everything and eventually took him to a specialist for help. It turns out, he had both a bacterial infection and a type of worm, and, because of his FIV, his little body couldn’t fight both at the same time.

After only a few weeks of medication, his sores were almost completely gone! 👏 He became more lively and playful, finally feeling like himself! The best part? In February of this year, someone submitted an application to meet Al! They had seen him on social media and couldn’t stop thinking about him. 👀

They went to his foster’s home to meet him, and it was love at first sight! These days, he goes by “Big Al” and he’s living the life he deserved all along. He loves Temptations treats and especially loves his dad, though he’ll still take snuggles from basically anyone!

We are officially sitting at ➡️ $346,443 raised toward PAWS Atlanta’s $1 million anniversary campaign goal. Every donation made is already helping animals like Al get the care they need and find the homes the deserve.

✨️ Our next milestone is $500,000 by June 13, and we are getting closer every day.

If PAWS Atlanta has ever impacted you, your family, or an animal you love, we hope you will help us continue building second chances for animals who need a little extra time and support. ❤️

🐾 Donate or become a monthly donor today: givebutter.com/pawsatlanta