Pet Care Support

• Pet Food Access

  • Pet Food Bank at PAWS Atlanta
    5287 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035
    770-593-1155
    https://www.pawsatlanta.org
    Walk-in access daily, 10am–5:30pm

  • Pets are Loving Support (PALS)
    1530 DeKalb Ave NE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30307
    404-876-7257
    info@palsatlanta.org
    https://www.palsatlanta.org
    Ongoing support for individuals with critical illness, disability, or elderly. Application required.

  • PAWKids – Claudia’s House/Food Trailer
    1643 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
    404-600-5268 or 678-927-9072
    https://pawkids.org
    Serves Grove Park area with multiple food assistance programs

  • Your New Best Friend Food – Church of the Vine
    225 Hiram Acworth Hwy, Dallas, GA 30157
    https://www.ynbfpetrescue.com/food-bank
    Open Mondays and Thursdays starting at 9am

  • Lifeline Animal Services
    Fulton County Animal Services: 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
    DeKalb County Animal Services: 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
    https://fultonanimalservices.com/pets-for-life/
    Pet food is distributed through community events and outreach, not daily. Check website or call ahead for upcoming distribution dates.

  • Furkids Pet Food Pantry
    5235 Union Hill Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
    678-624-1003
    https://furkids.org
    Provides pet food assistance through community programs (call ahead for availability)

• Affordable Boarding and Pet Sitting

  • Bark ATL
    Atlanta, GA (Downtown area)
    https://barkatl.com
    Boarding generally falls in the $30–$50/night range (varies by dog size and services)
    Cage-free boarding option
    Transparent pricing model with fewer add-ons

  • Wagging Tails Atlanta
    Atlanta, GA
    https://www.waggingtailsatlanta.com/boarding-pricing-and-packages
    Monthly packages average $40/night equivalent
    Discounts for long-term stays and multi-dogs

  • Rover
    https://www.rover.com/atlanta--ga--pet-sitting/
    Drop-in visits: $15–$25 per visit
    Overnight house sitting: $40–$70 per night
    Boarding in sitter’s home: $35–$52 per night

  • Care.com
    https://www.care.com
    Service area: Metro Atlanta including East Lake
    Drop-in visits: $15–$22 per visit
    Overnight sitting: $40–$65 per night

  • Piedmont Bark
    Midtown Atlanta
    https://piedmontbark.com/our-services/rates
    Boarding typically mid-range ($40–$70/night) depending on services
    Structured daycare and boarding model

  • PetBacker
    https://www.petbacker.com/s/dog-boarding/atlanta--georgia
    Many sitters fall in the $25–$50/night range
    Compare multiple sitters and prices in one place

• Affordable Training Services

  • Atlanta Obedience Club
    Norcross, GA
    https://atlantaobedienceclub.org/classes
    ~$100 for a 6-week class
    Beginner obedience
    Intermediate/advanced classes
    AKC-style training
    One of the cheapest structured training programs in metro Atlanta

  • Barking Hound Village
    https://www.barkinghoundvillage.com/atlanta-humane-society/
    Group class: ~$200 for 6 weeks
    Private session: ~$115 intro / $140 regular
    Group obedience, Private training, Board-and-train options
    Offers discounted pricing through Atlanta Humane Society partnerships

  • East Bay SPCA Virtual Courses
    https://eastbayspca.org/behavior-training
    Free / $35.99 per course
    Recorded and downloadable resources
    Behavior troubleshooting (reactivity, basic training)
    Offers courses for free if unable to afford
    Best for mild behavior issues, training, and new pet help

  • Pack Leaders ATL – Virtual “Ask a Trainer”
    https://www.packleadersatl.com/virtual-trainer
    $29/month (no contract)
    Live Zoom Q&A with a professional trainer
    Behavior troubleshooting (reactivity, anxiety, etc.)
    Recorded sessions + ongoing support
    Best for pet parents who need ongoing, low-cost guidance
    Mild to moderate behavior issues

  • Instinct Online School – Virtual Courses
    https://onlineschool.instinctdogtraining.com/
    Free / $24.99 per course
    Recorded and downloadable resources
    Behavior troubleshooting (reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, etc.)
    Offers courses for free if unable to afford
    Best for mild to moderate behavior issues and training

• Affordable Grooming

  Scenthound Chastain Square
  4279 Roswell Rd NE #204, Atlanta, GA 30342
  https://www.scenthound.com/chastain-square
  Basic hygiene services starting around ~$39
  - Membership model helps reduce long-term costs
  Ideal for routine maintenance between full grooms

  • Sunny Pawz Grooming
    1099 Blvd SE, Ste 1115, Atlanta, GA 30312
    https://sunnypawzgroomingatl.com
    Independent groomer with competitive pricing, full-service grooming with add-ons included (nails, teeth, etc.)
    Good option for clients seeking lower-cost full grooms

  • Dog Gone Clean
    4813 Ridge Rd Suite #111, Douglasville, GA 30134
    https://www.doggonecleanga.com/
    Around ~$18 self-wash
    Offer multi-dog discounts
    Offers $75 basic groom and $55 mini groom

  • The Whole Dog Market (Self Serve)
    931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
    http://thewholedogmarket.com
    Private self-wash stations with all supplies included
    Self wash options are typically lower cost

  • Puppy United
    976 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
    http://puppyunited.com/
    Straightforward services (no upsell-heavy packages)

Please note: Remedy does not specifically endorse any of the providers listed. We’ve created this list to help make pet care more accessible, and we encourage pet parents to explore their options and choose what works best for them and their pets.