The Mission of Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue is to assist as many abandoned companion animals as possible. However, we are not in the animal control business. Animal control is a government service, paid for by the taxpayers of the community to pick up abandoned or nuisance animals, often referred to as “strays.” We operate under a “rescue” license from The Georgia Department of Agriculture, a state agency that has very specific laws dictating the intake procedure we must follow when taking in animals. Our license with the Georgia Department of Agriculture prohibits us from taking in “stray” animals; these animals must be picked up by an agency licensed to do so, such as animal control. In order for us to legally take in an animal, it must be surrendered to us in writing, by someone claiming to be its owner. If you know of a purely “stray” animal you would like to see removed, you must contact your local animal control agency or Sheriff’s department (if your county does not have animal control). Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue believes we have a responsibility to our community to educate the public on proper animal care. Our members are happy to share whatever knowledge we have on providing companion animals with proper food, water, shelter and veterinary care to anyone who asks. However, we are not authorized to investigate cases of animal cruelty and neglect. These cases need to be reported to your local law enforcement and to your local animal control agency. While we take a firm stance against anyone that would harm or neglect an animal, we are not law enforcement. If you witness or suspect animal cruelty, please take the time to report it to your local animal control agency and your local police. This is a very serious crime and is punishable by law.
Sardis GA | 16.9 miles away
We are a small, family run rescue located near Waynesboro, GA. We've been in operation now for nearly 16 years. Our focus is on Rough and Smooth Collies as well as Shelties. Occasionally we have other breeds for adoption as well. All our fosters live with us like members of the family. Come meet your best friend!
Girard GA 30426 | 17.9 miles away
We are a Georgia Department of Agriculture licensed rescue and are in process of getting our 501(c)3 non profit tax status so that we can help even more abandoned and neglected animals in our county and beyond. We recently became incorporated. By incorporating our rescue and spay/neuter clinic into one entity, we are able to offer no cost spay/neuter surgeries. We feel this will make a tremendous