• Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Cacao

    Meet Cacao, a sweet little 32# girl who had been obtained for the kids who soon grew bored with the day-to-day care of a dog. The parents then surrendered her to animal control. Little Miss C is a very sweet dog; shy at first but lights up when she gets to know you; especially if […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week- Fergie

    Fergie came to us from animal control in NW Georgia.  She had been found as a stray and nobody claimed her.  This little girl is about 2 years old; 22# and will treat everyone she meets with a waggy tail and puppy kisses.  She loves sitting on your lap and getting hugs.  Fergie is reactive […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Smokey

    Take a look at that smile and tell us that you can resist him!  Meet Smokey, a 2 ½ year old, 34 lb. Pug/Cocker/Beagle mix with the cutest underbite you’ve ever seen.  He is shy at first but once he gets to know you, he’s your buddy!  Smokey enjoys a good back rub and you […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Gordy

    Meet Gordy, a 6# chi who was born in July, 2021. He was surrendered along with 2 other chi’s who were living outside. Gordy is a loving little boy, very active and playful. He is getting along well with the fosters’ 2 male dogs. Because of his size and age, we would not recommend little […]

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  • 300 Rapid COVID Tests Donated to GCSO for Employees/Inmates

    THANK YOU to Katie Lancy and Georgia Mountains Health for donating approximately 300 rapid COVID tests to GCSO for employees/inmates. Sheriff Nicholson stated, “the biggest obstacle we’ve had in regard to staffing through this ordeal is the ability to have quick results on diagnostic testing. Having these rapid COVID tests will aid in giving our […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Micah

    Meet Micah, an 8 month old, 20 lb. lab/flat coat mix. Micah has had a tough life in such a short time. He’s recently been rescued from a hoarding situation with 25+ dogs. He has had limited experience with the human touch until he got to Homeward Bound. We are socializing him with the volunteers […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Domino

    365 may be just a number to you but January 9th, will mark how many days Domino has been at the shelter at HBPR. That’s a long time in dog or people years. This boy is not only handsome but is smart. He knows commands; walks great on a leash; house trained; loves to do […]

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  • Special Weather Statement for Far North Georgia

    Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 426 AM EST Wed Jan 5 2022 Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White- …LIGHT WINTER PRECIPITATION POSSIBLE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT OVER FAR NORTH GEORGIA… A storm system will move across the Mid-South and Tennessee valley bringing rain and winter precipitation to parts of far north Georgia on Thursday and Thursday […]

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  • Superintendent Speaks on the Omicron Covid-19 Variant

    GCS Faculty, Students, Parents & Community, As I am sure you are all aware, the Omicron Covid-19 variant is quickly spreading throughout our country, our state and our community. There are still many unknowns concerning the Omicron variant and I encourage all of you to take every precaution to keep you and your families safe. […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Lula Belle

    Meet Lula Belle; a 2 ½ year old; 21 lb. beagle (mix??) who had lived in a terrible hoarding situation with 20 other dogs.  When rescued from that home, she found herself in a shelter for a year living in a crate/run and let out 3 times a day.  LB has been with HBPR since […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Jakey

    Meet Jakey, an owner surrender due to no fault of his own. This handsome fox terrier mix is around 8 months old; and 26 lbs. and full of puppy energy. He would love a fenced area and kids to play with! If you have chickens, he is not the pup for you! He is house […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Romi

    An unfortunate tale for this little guy named Romi.  He and his family found themselves without a home.  Once his family found temporary shelter, Romi was not welcome there.  We made him welcome at our shelter and found a very sweet, loving dog who enjoys the company of everyone; cats, dogs and kids.  He is […]

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  • Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Cocoa Puffs

    What’s your kryptonite?  Mine are head tilts and cute underbites.  Cocoa Puffs is a winner in both of those categories. She had been an owner surrender at animal control; reason unknown.  CP is around 13 months old; around 42 lbs., lots of puppy exuberance, house trained, people pleaser and just a fun girl!  She supposedly […]

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