Love Bugs Pets Sitting

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Here we go… first piebald fawn of the season. 🦌

Before we start the educational rant and stir up the hornets’ nest before your second cup of coffee… can we all just take a second to say “ohhhh” and “ahhhh” because LOOK AT HER. She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

Now for the important part:

Piebald deer are the result of a rare genetic mutation that affects pigmentation. While stunning, many piebald fawns are born with developmental issues such as limb deformities, spinal problems, or under/overbites. Some are even abandoned by mom shortly after birth.

That’s why we like to have a rehabber assess piebald fawns before deciding they’re okay to remain in the wild. Our goal is ALWAYS to keep fawns with their mothers, but with piebalds we take extra precautions to make sure there are no underlying issues and that mom hasn’t abandoned them.

If you find one:
- Take a photo from a distace
- Leave the fawn where it is
- Contact us and wait for instructions

And now… one more collective “awwwww.” 🤍

Thank you to the homeowner for quickly scooping this baby up and driving her from Zebulon to Byron this evening. And to our All-Star rehabber Kim who will be caring for this little one. 💞

05/17/2026

This young bear was hit by a car on 575 in Woodstock. Someone called it in, and we met up with Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears. We got him loaded so he could be examined and then laid to rest in a remote location with dignity.

As we were leaving this call, Appalachia Friends of Bears received another report of a deceased bear hit by a car farther north. Last year around this same time, there had been 3 bear fatalities from vehicle strikes. For 2026, we are already at 13.

We are entering bear mating season, which means bears will be much more active from now through early August. During this time, mama bears also push their yearlings off to live independently so they can mate again, and to protect the young bears from aggressive adult males. That means more bears crossing roadways, wandering through neighborhoods, and showing up in places people may not expect.

Please refrain from interacting with bears. Do not stand at the base of a tree trying to take photos of them. (Yes, people actually do this.) Do not feed them pizza off your back deck. (Yes, people actually do this too.) Do not try to pet them. (True story.)

You do not need to contact DNR just because you see a bear outside. However, if you see a bear INSIDE, you should definitely call. 😆

Seriously, unless it's injured or aggressive, please let it be. A fed bear, a habituated bear, or a bear that loses its fear of people often ends up a dead bear.

Slow down. Secure trash and pet food. Give them space. Let them stay wild instead of becoming another statistic.

This incident was most likely a tragic accident. The bear entered the roadway where a high median wall left him with few options. After crossing, the only available path was back into traffic which was also on the side of the fast lane. While there are cases where speed or distraction contribute to these incidents, this happened on a busy interstate where both the bear and drivers had very limited time and space to react.

Thank you to Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears for all you do to educate people about these beautiful creatures.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

https://atlanta-lab-rescue.square.site/

03/27/2026

Loretta is a thirteen year old, 93 pound lab mix that was brought in to the shelter as a cruelty case. One look at this poor girl and you can see that it's likely been lifelong. Her elbows and hind end are covered with huge callouses. These occur on pressure points when the body literally tries to create it’s own padding to make it more comfortable to live on hard surfaces. Her bloodwork luckily is pretty good, especially for a dog her age, but her limbs are so severely arthritic, she can barely stand or walk. We are hoping that we can give her pain meds that will make it more comfortable for her.

She has had all of her vetting done and we now need to find a spot for her. She will likely be a hospice case, but if the meds kick in and make her more mobile, then she could have more time than we think…we’ve seen worse than this. Our objective at this point is to get her out of a noisy concrete kennel and in a quiet home, with a soft bed and some TLC for as long as she has left.
If you have a good situation where you could help for probably what will be a few days, please fill out a foster app on www.atlantalabrescue.com or email [email protected].
This girl deserved better... They say dogs live in the moment and if that’s true, and her time is limited, let's send her off knowing she was loved.

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

03/15/2026

🚨 **STRAY ALERT: HOUND PUPPY TAKEOVER!** 🚨

Uh oh… Hart County Animal Control may have accidentally uncovered a **tiny hound gang** and delivered them straight to the shelter! 🐶🐶🐶🐶 These four adorable troublemakers are only **6 weeks old** and already working their puppy charm on everyone they meet.

Meet the crew:

🐾 **Jolene #260394** – Female, fawn in color, 8.5 lbs. She’s begging: *“Please don’t take my man… just take me home instead!”*

🐾 **Mabel #260395** – Female, black and tan, 7.5 lbs. Small in size but big in personality.

🐾 **Bubba Ray #260396** – Male, brown in color, 9.0 lbs. Built like a little potato with legs and proud of it.

🐾 **Earl #260397** – Male, tan in color, 8.8 lbs. Probably the ringleader of this adorable operation.

If these little **howlin’ cuties** belong to you, or if you have any information about where they came from, please contact the shelter.

If no owners come forward, this **puppy posse** will be **available for adoption on March 26th**. Their adoption fee will be **$150.00 each**.

⚠️ Warning: Looking into their puppy eyes may result in sudden urges to adopt, cuddle, and buy chew toys.

Please share so we can help these sweet babies find their people! 🐾❤️