Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation & Relocation
Special people for special dogs and special cats
Founded in 2011, GRRR is a small 501(c)(3) rescue organization that serves Chatham County in coastal Georgia as well as surrounding counties in the area. Based in Savannah, we are dedicated to rescuing senior dogs and small breed dogs from owners who are no longer able to care for them, from public shelters without a "no-kill" policy and from situations where a senior or small breed dog has suffered abuse or neglect. We are committed to helping all senior dogs and believe that no matter what the age or health condition, every rescued senior dog deserves to find their last stop loved. All dogs rescued by GRRR are spayed or neutered, receive full veterinary treatment, immunizations and microchips. We are a foster based organization and all rescued dogs are placed in loving foster homes while awaiting adoption into carefully screened forever homes. Many of our senior dogs rescued are placed into forever foster homes where GRRR supports all financial costs for the dog while they live out their remaining months or years.
Meet Eight Year Old Shelby!
Eight year old Shelby wants everyone to know the following about her:
1. She loves Dr.Becker and is excited about her scheduled dental at Eastside Veterinary Hospital in December.
2. She had a great intake exam today.
3. She is the happiest dog in the world
4. She wants to find a forever home where she can be surrounded by 24/7 love.
Shelby is super cute and super sweet. She gets along well with cats and dogs. Soon we will be seeking a forever home for her so be sure to follow this page for additional information. To get a jump start, please visit the adoption tab to start the process of loving Shelby 24/7.
Hello! This is Perry at GRRR with an urgent request for a rescue we are working on from Sparks, Georgia. I've named her Muffin and approximating her age at twelve. She is both visually and hearing impaired but incredibly sweet, cuddly and happy. She is in a temporary situation in central Georgia but we are bringing her to Savannah in the next 48 hours. We need a place for her to land.
- Please text LeeAnn at (912) 308-9231 or Perry at (912) 695-2415 if you could be the angel to assist us with sweet little Muffin. We will give you a call back with information on how becoming a foster parent with Team GRRR can truly enrich your life.
- Foster homes need to be within 20 miles of midtown Savannah, Our veterinary partners are located in midtown and our senior dogs typically require visits on a more frequent basis. All veterinary costs are paid for by the GRRR Rescue.
- Fostering a dog is a wonderful experience. You become a big part in saving that animal's life. Fostering a dog not only saves that dog's life, it allows us to save another dog from the shelter or neglect.
- Your role as a foster parent is to provide a safe and loving environment while our rescue provides food, support, medications and medical care.
- Please complete our foster parent application if you want to be the change in a rescued dog’s life.
Three year old Rico needs your love
Looking for a new fur baby? Look no further than Rico!
This handsome fella' is a lover, not a fighter, but he's also no wallflower. He's got the energy and curiosity of a youngster, with the independence and confidence of an adult dog. At three years in age, he's affectionate and friendly, and he'll be your loyal protector when the time comes. He's a star, and he loves to be the center of attention, so he's looking for a home where he can be the only dog or possibly with a dog who would share your attention. Rico is a wonderful dog and he's got love to give to the right family. If you're looking for a fun, affectionate, and independent pup, come meet Rico!
If you are interested in meeting sweet little Rico, please begin by completing our online application found on the adoption tab above. Approved application for adoption is required before meet and greet appointments can be established. GRRR requires smoke free environments for all of our animals and requires a secure fenced yard for most of our dogs. GRRR is a foster based rescue serving southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. We only adopt to approved homes within a 75 mile radius to Savannah.
FREEDOM RIDE FOR BONNIE & JESSIE
Good afternoon it’s Perry with some wonderful news to share. Seven year old Jessie and ten year old Bonnie left the Bartow County Animal Shelter at 9:00 am this morning.
This is about six hours away in the northern part of Georgia in Cartersville. As a bonded pair who lost their dad, they have spent close to two months living in the shelter as rescues near Atlanta and north of us did not want to take them. Wishing that the two girls find their last stop loved together, I was contacted and they are now on their way to Savannah on a six hour drive. More information to come
but we can report that we are incredibly blessed to have them join us in Savannah. Watch for updates over the next few days regarding their journey to their destination of
Last Stop Loved
Three amazing paraplegic dogs who joined GRRR
Hello! This is Perry with GRRR. Today I would like you to meet three amazing paraplegic dogs that live with me at my home in Savannah; Allegra, Lucky and Theodore. Lucky is actually a paraplegic-tripod who prior to GRRR rescuing him was mauled by a larger dog who severed a leg off and broke his spine.
Allegra and Theodore were hit by cars prior to us rescuing them.
While some people may view these three dogs as broken bodies, we at GRRR only see mended hearts.
This is what we do at GRRR and everyone one who volunteers and fosters at GRRR Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation & Relocation is so incredibly inspired by the senior/special needs dogs that we rescue and foster. These dogs fill our lives with absolute joy.
If you'd like to share in this happiness and join our group of foster parents, please send me a text message to (912) 695-2415 and say "Perry - I want to join you all!" I do promise a call back that same day to talk with you. Thank you!
Zeus is looking for a best friend and a forever home
Meet Zeus with GRRR. Zeus is one delightfully sweet dog who loves
to play hard and snuggle with his person even harder! He loves car rides, shopping at Home Depot, walks on his leash and binge watching your favorite Netflix series with you. Zeus would make a best friend and forever companion to the lucky person who adopts him. Zeus is five years young and requires a fenced yard and an active adopter. If you would like to meet Zeus, please begin the process by completing our application.
- Approved application for adoption is required before meet and greet appointments can be established. GRRR requires a smoke free home for all of our animals and requires a secure fenced yard for most of our dogs.
- GRRR is a foster based rescue serving the coastal areas of southeast Georgia and South Carolina and prefers to adopt out to approved homes within 75 miles of Savannah, Georgia.
HELPING SENIOR CITIZENS WITH THEIR SENIOR DOGS
This is ten year old Bella after major dental surgery this week leaving Dr. Mulvey’s office. When her mom (who is also a senior) noticed Bella having difficulty eating, she reached out to Perry at GRRR for help. Within 72 hours we had Bella checked into Savannah Veterinary Medical Center for a complete dental surgery due to significant abscess and infection in her mouth. Needless to say, after she heals she will be able to enjoy her food again and spend her days pain free.
Helping senior citizens on fixed incomes keep their beloved dogs is another facet of our Last Stop Loved Senior Dog Program. This facet of our program allows senior citizens to keep their adult or senior dogs or cat when their income no longer allows pet ownership. GRRR is instrumental in supplying food, medications, monthly preventatives, transportation to the vet and covering all costs associated with top-notch medical care for their dog or cat. Having a dog or cat to care for can help seniors, especially those that are retired. Pets add structure to their day, such as the daily routines of feeding or playing with a pet, or taking a dog outside. Research has shown that having a routine offers improvements in mood and cognitive functioning while also decreasing the chances of developing major depression. Not to mention the benefits for a dog or cat in having a human companion to love 24/7. We share this story for greater awareness in the community regarding the important work performed by GRRR volunteers on a daily basis.
THREE GRRR DOGS & ONE INCREDIBLE FAMILY
Here is a happy story to brighten your day...
Meet three GRRR dogs and one incredible family in this amazing picture. Jack in the middle was the first adopted by this family from GRRR four years ago. One year later, Chewy on the left was next adopted from GRRR. Today we are happy to announce that Cairo (on the right) celebrates his adoption today joining one absolutely amazing family! Congratulations Cairo as you hit the powerball jackpot of forever love!
Last Stop Loved
Senior Dog Program
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The Last Stop Loved Senior Dog Program has brought an incredible new dimension of meaning and advocacy to our vision at GRRR, enhancing everything we do as an animal rescue organization. We realize that senior dogs face a much greater chance of euthanasia at shelters than younger dogs because it is difficult to find homes for them due to their shorter life expectancy and unforeseen veterinary costs. Also, many senior dogs are surrendered to us because their owner might of passed away and family members are unable to make the commitment to take in the senior dog.
The name Last Stop Loved represents a final place where senior dogs can find incredible love and caring as they spend their last days on earth. Working specifically with senior dogs over the age of seven, our program strives to find these special seniors either forever foster or adoptive homes where they can live out their retirement years as a beloved family member. Often, we watch these dogs totally transform and begin to regain or discover a level of happiness that they may have only known as a young dog or perhaps never known. Adoptions of these senior dogs is always a possibility because of the miracles that often unfold when this healing takes place. Senior dogs make wonderful companions because they are calm, mature and loving.
If you would like to provide a senior dog a forever foster home or forever adoptive home, please reach out to Perry Brandon with GRRR at (912) 695-2415.
If you would like to donate towards the care of our senior dogs, please visit: https://donorbox.org/grrr-s-last-stop-loved-senior-dog... for information on becoming a supporter of our program
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Effective today, GRRR will only be adopting animals to smoke free homes. Our current application will be adding questions regarding potential adopters smoking habits. People who smoke are still welcome to adopt but they must be smokers who do not smoke in their home or car, places where your pet might be exposed to second or third hand smoke. Dogs and cats spend most of their time on or near the floor, where tobacco smoke compounds concentrate in house dust, carpets, and rugs. Dogs and cats can absorb these compounds through their skin and inhale them in contaminated house dust or as ultra-fine particles and gases that were released back into the air. Please read the attached FDA report regarding the incredible harm smoking has on your pets. We have had multiple rescued animals suffering from COPD and chronic respiratory issues after spending their previous lives in a smokers home. If you are smoking around your pet, stop and be a bit more responsible. Loving your pet includes providing them with a smoke free environment. Over the next few weeks we will continue to post information regarding this critically important topic and hope it helps in changing the life of a dog or cat who might be living with a person who follows us on our social media sites. Please visit the link below for more information and to realize that we at GRRR are just not blowing smoke:
This is Perry with GRRR. One of the many things I’m proud of in our work at GRRR is working with senior citizens in the local community on care of their senior dogs. Back in late 2021, we matched Mandy (on left) with Marlene and her senior dog Mica.
It immediately became a loving family and since then we have assisted with transportation to vet visits, costs associated with all vet care, check-in visitations and monthly preventatives.
Recently Mica passed away leaving Marlene with just Mandy.
That scenario changed one week ago when we rescued a senior Chihuahua named Bella (on right) from CCAS and placed her with Marlene and Mandy. Yesterday I stopped by to check in on the three ladies and quickly discovered that this home was the happiest place on earth! Thank you to our supporters who enable GRRR to bring you happy stories and happy endings. If you would like to become a monthly supporter of seniors with senior dogs, please visit: https://donorbox.org/grrr-monthly-donor-program
Welcoming Sophie to GRRR
What a difference 24 hours can make in the life of a dog. Just ask Sophie. Left side, yesterday at Chatham County Animal Services. Right side,
taken today, 24 hours later being welcomed by her new foster mom after
being groomed by Tim at Bentleys Habersham Village this morning.
We rescued her yesterday after discovering she was on the euthanasia
list Friday morning. We will be seeking a forever home for her shortly,
we are approximating her age to be around four or five. Sophie wants to thank Megan and Perry for rescuing her, Lynn for providing temporary housing last night, Tim at Bentleys for grooming her this morning, Linda
for taking her to foster and Phil and Sherry for welcoming her into their loving home. It takes an incredible group of people to save a life and these people are Sophie’s angels.
GRRR Rescues Randi from Coffee County
This sweet senior Yorkie girl joined GRRR after being dumped with other dogs on a dirt road in Coffee County. We brought her to safety after being transported from central Georgia. Her loving GRRR foster mom has named her Randi. She is slightly visually impaired, very shy and very sweet. After vetting and giving her the ability to acclimate and decompress, we will be seeking an incredible forever home in the near future.
15 year old Sparky joins GRRR
We recently rescued fifteen year old Sparky earlier this week after he lost his beloved dad. We are happy to report that he has settled into his new life surrounded by the love of an incredible family who believe in giving senior dogs a happy new life. This picture was sent by his foster parents and was taken as he happily cuddled up for an evening of TV on the sofa with his new mom and dad. Last stop loved!