Animal Rescue | Grrr Saves Dogs

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.

Brady & Brandy need foster home

Brandy and Brady will be surrendered to GRRR this Saturday,

and we are seeking a foster home to help them transition while we find a perfect forever family. This bonded pair are six years old, sweet, house trained, and recently lost their parent who passed away. We are dedicated to giving them stability in this time of need. Opening your home to them means offering love and hope when they need it most.

If interested, please read the following:

1. Foster homes must be located in Chatham County (Savannah, GA) or in the two surrounding counties: Effingham and Bryan
2. Smoke free homes only. No exceptions.
3. Secure fenced yard. If home is located in HOA community, a plan must be presented by applicant for daily exercise routines and approved by GRRR.
4. Commitment for providing love, structure and care while we find them a forever home. GRRR incurs all medical and supply costs as well as 24/7 support from our team.

5. Visit foster tab on this site to complete foster application.
6. Questions? Text Perry at (912) 695-2415

Seven year old Shorty joins GRRR

The day before Thanksgiving was a busy one

for GRRR as we welcomed four new rescues into safety! Among them is Shorty, a gentle seven-year-old boy freed from Chatham County Animal Services. Shorty’s past was marked by neglect, his fur is stained yellow from urine and bathing will not change it. Imagine his past. We will have him cut to remove his stained fur in the near future as well as provide him with the medical care that he requires. The good news? Tonight he will rest in a soft bed surrounded by forever love. We are committed to bringing him back to health and giving him the happiness he has always deserved.

Stay tuned for updates on his journey as we prepare him for a future forever home.

Treating a deadly disease

This week, GRRR Georgia Rescue began life-saving heartworm treatment for six dogs, including sweet Kevin, who received his first injection from Dr. Mulvey. Heartworm treatment is very expensive, and we need your help to continue providing care for these six dogs and for three more requiring treatment next month. Your support can make all the difference. Please consider donating today to help us save lives by visiting: donorbox.org/help-grrr-save-lives

Heartworm disease is a serious condition caused by parasitic worms transmitted by mosquitoes. The worms live in the heart and lungs, leading to coughing, fatigue, and potentially heart failure. A monthly preventative given faithfully will prevent your dog from getting this deadly disease. Stay on top of it!