Mission
The Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue (“AWCR”) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization of Weimaraner enthusiasts and owners in the Atlanta area. Our Mission: To rescue, nurture and connect abandoned Weimaraners with forever homes ... one gray dog at a time AWCR provides Weimaraner owners with a place to meet others that enjoy doing things with their Weimaraners. In addition to the social aspect of the club, the Atlanta Weimaraner Club provides for the rescue, care, and adoption of lost, surrendered and homeless Weimaraners. The AWCR assists in re-homing Weimaraners by providing foster homes. The funds for the ...
About The Weimaraner Breed
Appearance This breed's short and very smooth gray coat and its unusual eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. The eyes of the Weimaraner may be light amber, gray, or blue-gray. The coat may range from charcoal-blue to mouse-gray to silver-gray. This coloring has also lead to the breed the nickname 'silver ghost' or 'gray ghost.' The coat is extremely low maintenance; it is short, hard, and smooth to the touch. According to the AKC standard, the male Weimaraner stands between 25 and 27 inches (63-68 cm) at the withers. Females are between 23 and 25 inches (58-63 cm). ...
Available Dogs
Name: Bailey Age: 9 Yr Sex: M
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Rescue Reading
Help Leilani and Give Thanks!
Friends, As we begin to remember then things that make us thankful at the beginning of the holiday season, we ask you to help Leilani. As a volunteer and donation funded organization, Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue’s primary mission is to save sick and unwanted pets that come to us through shelters and families who are unable to continue to care for their pets. We accept these pets without... [Read more]
Words of the Weim 10/19/2010 – Why We Do Rescue…
This was our first picture of Truman - how could we not help? Today started like any other day… I got up at 6:00 a.m. , looked over at Daisy Mae, Fergie and Hannah - ”my girls” – laying on opposite side of the bed. As I turn on my bedside lamp, Daisy is on a pillow near the headboard and barely lifts her head to see what’s going on… Fergie – who’s... [Read more]
Weimaraner 101
Adopting A Rescue From AWCR
The Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue uses a common process in its rescue program. You will find this to be the case with any reputable rescue organization. Potential homes are screened carefully to make sure they can provide an appropriate environment. We are glad to have phone conversations and communicate by email. We have a pre-adoption application, a vet check on current and prior animals, a home... [Read more]
Are You Ready for A Weimaraner Rescue?
Read and answer all of these questions to yourself! The most important step is to look at yourself, your home, your family and the time and money you have available and ask yourself: Is it ok if I have dog hair in my house, nose prints on my windows, a chewed corner on the sofa, mud on the carpet? Is it ok if a wet dog comes in the house, rides in the car and spends time trying to dry herself off... [Read more]
About The Weimaraner Breed
Appearance This breed’s short and very smooth gray coat and its unusual eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. The eyes of the Weimaraner may be light amber, gray, or blue-gray. The coat may range from charcoal-blue to mouse-gray to silver-gray. This coloring has also lead to the breed the nickname ‘silver ghost’ or ‘gray ghost.’ The coat is extremely... [Read more]
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