Pawtropolis.com - the city that's gone to the dogs...and cats, too.

This page is designed to give pet owners helpful information about services and businesses in the community.

Athens Animal Control
706-613-3540

Athens Canine Rescue
706-549-4883

Pup and Cat Company
770-867-1622

Petfinder.com
Great when looking for specific breeds to rescue

Athens Humane Society
706-353-2287

Barrow County Animal Control
770-307-3012

Oconee County Animal Control
706-769-3956

Southern States Dachshund Rescue
931-446-5533

True Love Canine Rescue
706-206-7127

Cat Zip Alliance
No number listed

Walton County Animal Control Shelter
(770) 267-1322

Pet Zone Dog Rescue
(770) 266-1060

Circle of Friends Animal Society
No number listed. Go to website for email addresses.

Walton Animal Guide
770-207-1896

Pet Nutrition
Educate yourself on how to choose the best food for your pet. Do you know what's in your pet's food? Visit here to learn more.

Central Bark at Pawtropolis
Central Bark is located right here at Pawtropolis. Check out all the details here.
130 Whitetail Way
Bogart, GA 30622
706-227-7887

Wiggly Field - Southeast Clarke Park
Located just across from the Eastside Walmart, Wiggly Field at Southeast Clarke Park has everything you look for in an off-leash dog park. For the dogs, a large fully-fenced area with both open field and some area with brush and trees for pets to explore. Part the area is fenced off for small dogs, in case they aren't up to romping with the general population. In the back of the large play area, also entirely fenced and with its own gate, is a fully-equipped agility park so you can train and practice your hound's best moves. The park provides pick-up bags, has water fountains for people and dogs (shut off in winter), and provides a full bathroom facility just outside the gate's entrance. There are benches and picnic tables for dog parents to relax while the pups play, and plenty of parking. Open until dusk throughout the year.
Corner of Lexington and Whit Davis (entrance off Whit Davis)
Athens, GA
706-613-3616

Memorial Park
Memorial Park is conveniently located right off of Milledge Avenue. It features a great area for kids to play, a nice pond, a great walking path and is walking distance from Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail & Zoo. For dog owners, a short walk up the hill and you will find a completely fenced in area for dogs to play off-leash. The park is open until dusk and there is no charge for admittance.
293 Gran Ellen Drive (off Milledge)
Athens, GA
706-613-3616

Sandy Creek Park
K-Bogie

The park has a 260-acre lake & offers fishing, canoes, & paddleboats, a swimming beach, playgrounds, woodland hiking trails, tennis courts, picnic facilities, softball, volleyball, basketball, & more. Fun activities for the whole family. Dogs are welcomed on the trails as long as they are on-leash. For off-leash fun, Sandy Creek offers both a dog park for everyone's use or private dog parks that can be rented for $1/dog per hour. These parks are completely fenced-in with nice grassy fields. They even provide water bowls that can be filled with water from pumps located in each park. There is a fee per person for park admittance. Sandy Creek Park is located off of Holman Road (off of 441 South.) Call the park for hours.
400 Holman Road
Athens, GA
706-613-3631

Intermural Fields of UGA
Follow the road through the soccer fields of UGA and you'll find an off-leash area perfect for playing with your dog. Park near the metal gate and walk down the gravel path and you'll see the signs indicating which areas are designated for off-leash fun. You'll find several open fields along with winding paths perfect for a nice afternoon jog. Park is open seven days a week until dusk.
UGA Intermural Fields
Off of College Station Road, across from UGA Health Center
Athens, GA

Ben Burton Park
Ben Burton Park is located directly off of Mitchell Bridge Road. It does not have any areas designated for off-leash play, but dogs on leash are welcome along the paths, the open fields and to play in the river that runs through the park. Park is open seven days a week until dusk.
Mitchell Bridge Road
Call Athens-Clarke Leisure Services Dept. for more information.
706-613-3800

Looking for a good local veterinarian? Being in this business, we have the opportunity to meet many of the local veterinarians. Though Athens has many wonderful vet offices, it takes alot to get a recommendation from Pawtropolis owner Amanda Rodriguez. Pawtropolis and staff personally recommends the following vet offices:

Dr. Gross

Mars Hill Animal Hospital
Mars Hill Animal Hospital is located conveniently just off Highway 78. Dr. Gross, Dr. Leavell and all of the staff take the best care of your pet. They not only offer the best health care for your pet, but also dispense plenty of TLC. This vet office also extends their generosity and care to the animals of Helping Paws Rescue. This is the vet that Pawtropolis owner takes her own pets.

4041 Mars Hill Road
Bogart, GA 30622
770-725-8387

NOAH just recently opened in February '08. Dr. Pinson and his wife have been practicing over 15 years and decided to move and open their own office near Athens. Before even opening the doors to the office Dr. Pinson began helping us with the medical needs of our fosters.

Noah can help with all of your small animal needs. Their office is beautiful and stocked with all of the most current medical equipment including a digital radiography machine.

1091 Talus Street (off of Highway 78)
Bogart, GA 30622
770-725-6624

Piedmont Animal Hospital
Piedmont Animal Hospital is located in Watkinsville. Dr. Geren always gives very personalized hands-on care. Both her and her staff provides the upmost in animal health care. Dr. Geren has always played a huge role in the care of the animals of Helping Paws Rescue and continues to do so.

1870 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-4624

Shoal Creek Animal Hospital
Shoal Creek Animal Hospital is located on Barnett Shoals Road on the Eastside of Athens. (In the small shopping center located in front of Kroger.) The staff is always happy to see you. The doctors are great, spending ample time with each patient.

2226 Barnett Shoals Road
Athens, GA 30601
706-369-0962

South Athens Animal Hospital
South Athens Animal Hospital is conveniently located right off of loop 10 and Milledge Avenue. Here you can expect Dr. Mark Mosher, Dr. Thomas Nemetz and their staff to take excellent care of your dog and cat.

2040 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605
706-353-8970

Westpark Club Apartments

Westpark does allow pets but has restrictions; not over 75lbs, no "aggressive" breeds, 2 pet max. $300 first pet, $100 for second.

150 Westpark Drive
Athens, GA 30606
706-549-8888

Fiddler's Green Apartments
Fiddler's Green accepts pets only under 35lbs. A $300.00 non-refundable pet fee per pet is due prior to the pet(s) moving into the apartment. They also have a pet playground.

258 Old Will Hunter Road
Athens, GA 30606
706-546-7869

The Exchange at Athens

The Exchange at Athens allows only certain pets. They do have some breed restrictions. Pets can only be under 25lbs and have to be over 1 year old.

255 The Preserve Drive
Athens, GA 30606
888-284-4931

High Ridge Apartments
High Ridge Apartments accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: Pit Bulls, Chows, Rottweilers and Dobermans. Apartments start at $625 with a $250 pet fee ($100 refundable.)

700 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
706-549-2303

Paces of Woodlake
Paces of Woodlakes accepts smaller pets. Call for exact restrictions. They have a $250 pet fee (non-refundable.)

132 Woodlake Drive
Athens, GA 30606
866-518-5692

Legacy Mill Apartments
Legacy Mill Apartments accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: Pit Bulls, Chows and Rottweilers. Apartments start at $580 with an approximate $250 pet fee (non-refundable.)

125 Jennings Mill Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
706-227-9500

College Place Apartments
College Place Apartments accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. Apartments start at $340 with a $300 pet fee (non-refundable.)

2360 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606
706-548-1148

University Garden Apartments
University Garden Apartments accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. Apartments start at $340 with a $300 pet fee (non-refundable.)

2360 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606
706-548-1148

The Fairways at Jennings Mill

The Fairways at Jennings Mill accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: call for details. Apartments start at
$725 with varying pet fees.

335 Jennings Mill Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
706-552-1244

Sussex Club & Chateau Club Apartments
Both of these apartments accept pets of all sizes. They do have some breed specific denials: Pit Bulls, Chows, Dobermans and Rottweilers. Apartments start at $390 with an approximate $250 pet fee (non-refundable.)

195 Epps Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
706-546-9000

Thanks to all who donated to Helping Paws Rescue!
We are very thankful for all the wonderful businesses that donated gifts for our last Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Check out the businesses below and please support them. We want to support all businesses that support rescue.