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Where can you buy a dog or adopt an animal in Georgia?

Breeders, shelters, volunteers and what to check.

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Short answer

In Georgia you can buy a pedigree dog or cat from breeders and kennels, or adopt one free from shelters and volunteers who rehome stray dogs and cats. In Tbilisi and Batumi, volunteer groups regularly post animals on social media and hold adoption events. When buying, ask for a pet passport with vaccinations and pedigree papers.

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Why

  1. Many stray dogs in Georgia are already sterilised and vaccinated, with an ear tag.
  2. Georgia's national breed is the Georgian Shepherd, or Nagazi.
  3. If you plan to leave, find out in advance how to take the animal abroad.

Details

Before adopting, take the animal to a vet and catch up on vaccinations. Avoid buying without documents, the easiest way to end up with a sick animal.

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Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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