ATLANTA - If you dream of coming home to a wet nose, wagging tail and tons of kisses (in addition to, perhaps, a half-chewed shoe or an overturned trashcan) adopt a puppy from your local Humane Society. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers by adopting a "companion" for yourself or for your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Mr. Burns is a six-month-old Labrador Retriever mix who is in search of a forever home. He would thrive with a family who’s willing to care and love her. He’s still a young puppy and needs a family who will understand that he will continue to grow and that he probably needs obedience training. Mr.

 ATLANTA - If you dream of coming home to a wet nose, wagging tail and tons of kisses (in addition to, perhaps, a half-chewed shoe or an overturned trashcan) adopt a puppy from your local Humane Society. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers by adopting a "companion" for yourself or for your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Shay is almost three years old and she’s looking for a stable home. This American Staffordshire and Terrier mix was brought to the Humane Society when her previous owner could no longer care for her. She is a medium sized dog and she, probably, won’t grow any larger. According to the Humane Society, “Shay would like a home where she doesn’t have to worry and where the chew toys are plentiful”.

ATLANTA - If you dream of coming home to a wet nose, wagging tail and tons of kisses (in addition to, perhaps, a half-chewed shoe or an overturned trashcan) adopt a puppy from your local Humane Society. According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 million to 7 million domesticated animals enter animal shelters nationwide, every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. However, you can change those numbers by adopting a "companion" for yourself or for your family. Pets are an investment but, in our opinion, an investment well worth the money.

Buffalo Solider is a seven-month-old Labrador retriever mix. He is looking for a forever home with a lifelong companion. According to the Humane Society, he’s a sweet and active pup who would do well in any home. The dog is brown and black and he is small for now. He was brought into the shelter, earlier this month and has not been declawed.