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Atlanta’s Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society matches little foster dogs with new owners in the North Metro Atlanta area. The group holds public adoption days, and these should always be confirmed on their web site before visiting the adoption meeting site.

Fosters live with volunteers. Interested adopters can meet the dogs every Saturday from noon till 4:00 PM, in front of the Petco at 5938 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30328.

Small Dog Rescue’s number is 404-705-PAWS. It is voice mail only and shouldn’t be relied upon for up to the minute responses.

Current adoptable small dogs include a Batang, a Bichon Frise / Maltese, Burt Lancaster, a Pug / Chihuahua, Gus Golden Grahams, a Dachsund / Corgi, Jacob Marley, a Pomeranian mix, Justice, a Lhasa Apso mix, Kitchi, a Pug mix, Scottie Starfruit, a pure Shih Tzu, and many, many more. Small Dog Rescue needs homes for the following dog breeds, some pure, some mixed:

Alaskan Malamute
Bichon Frise
Pug
Dachsund
Pomeranian
Lhasa Apso
Collie
Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Cocker Spaniel
Poodle
Labrador Retriever puppy
Schnauzer
Beagle
King Charles Cavalier
Chihuahua
Blue Heeler
West Highland Terrier
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Shetland Sheep Dog
Basset Hound
Corgi
America Eskimo
Manchester Terrier
Husky
Terrier
Visla
Doberman Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Shepherd
Alaskan Malamute

We might have missed a few in this list, so get the latest at the web site. This shelter needs volunteers for fostering, transporting, screening and fundraising. They say: “If you would like to be part a fun group of dog-crazy individuals, consider becoming a volunteer.”

The Save Our Small (SOS) Rescue specializes in finding homes for Yorkshire Terriers, West Highland Terriers, Bichon Frises, Maltese, Coton de Tulear and other toy breed dogs. SOS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, but it does not have a physical location. Rather dogs are fostered at various homes throughout souther New Jersey.

SOS is looking for volunteers for the following tasks: fostering, transporting, home checks and shopping. The adoption page leads to their PetFinder Save Our Small Dogs listings.At the moment they are looking to adopt out a Bichon Frise adult male.

We usually think of therapy dogs as working in nursing homes and hospitals. For true synergy nothing beats a therapy dog that works at a therapist’s office. Meet Sapphi, a therapist’s therapy dog.

In the universe of small dogs West Highland Terriers are definitely not purse dogs. Westies — like most terriers — are high-energy, playful and assertive. Sapphi is trained to supress her protective and hunting instincts. The normal terrier barking and chasing behaviors do not present a problem with this therapy dog.

Sapphi’s mom is licensed New Hampshire psychologist Dr. Denise Lamothe. Dr. Lamothe treats emotional eating disorders, often with Sapphi’s help. Client’s enjoy Sapphi’s company during treatment. She is available to give unconditional love to people whose psychological problems often revolve around issues of love.

For more information on adopting a West Highland Terrier, visit the Westie Rescue page, or visit the Westies for adoption on PetFinder.