Circle of Friends Animal Society was founded in February 2007 by a small group of experienced rescuers who wanted to do things a little differently. We wanted to help animals that other rescue groups couldn’t or wouldn’t take because they had a health condition or because they might take longer to adopt out because of their breed, age, etc. We did not want to walk away from a dog because he was heartworm positive, or from a cat because she had an eye infection. Nor did we want to rescue only puppies or kittens or only small purebred dogs, or take a litter of puppies or kittens but leave the mother behind at animal control. There were eight of us originally – hence the eight hearts in the logo. We started with a very small budget, doing adoptions on Sundays at Pet Supplies Plus in Athens. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Today we have adoption teams every Saturday at PetSmart on Hwy 78 in Loganville and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at the PetSmart in Athens.  Cats and kittens are available for adoption daily in the Adoption Center at PetSmart, River Crossing in Macon.  We still operate on an incredibly small budget. We have no salaried employees and are staffed solely by volunteers. We have no shelter building. We do not receive funding from any government or national humane society or animal welfare organizations. We are financed entirely by our supporters and 100% of all monies received goes toward helping animals. Through the generous hearts of people like you, we can rescue animals from the fear and pain of homelessness, neglect and abuse, and give them the safe, happy lives all pets deserve. In 2022, we rescued 846 animals. Since 2007, we have rescued over 11,500 homeless animals. 

This is Rain.  Rain has been with us since July and this is her story…we’d love for Rain to find her forever home!  

 Beautiful Rain had a bad life before we rescued her. She was surrendered to us by a Labrador breeder that no longer needed her.

Rain is 7 years young and does not look or act her age.  She was only used as a breeder and not treated as pet so she is still learning what it is  like to be loved and part of a family.  
Rain is very shy and timid in new situations. We are looking for a quiet home that has dog experience and will have the time and patience to win her over.
Another fur sibling that she can hang with would probably be best for her and her confidence.  She has become great buddies with another one of rescues named Colt.    
She does get attached to you after she gets to know you and loves all the attention she can get.
She has learned what toys are and think they are pretty cool.  She gets along very well with other dogs and is very gentle and good with kids.
She weighs about 75lbs and loves playing in her kiddy pool....definitely a typical water loving Lab.
Rain has tested positive for heartworms and is being treated.