Artemis House

23/10/2026

A little behind-the-scenes reveal: our new Artemis House event tablecloth has arrived. 💜

Seeing the finished result stretched over the table for the first time was a moment worth pausing for to enjoy.

Artemis, our beautiful namesake and inspiration every day, the gentle colors, and the connection between a person and a dog beneath one roof—all carrying the heart of what we’re building.

Soon, this will be where we meet people, share our story, answer questions, and begin new connections. I hope you’ll find your way to our table soon and say hello.

For today, I wanted to share this little piece of Artemis House with you.

A Place to Heal. A Home to Belong.

21/10/2026

🕯️ In Loving Memory of NanaBanana

Sweet NanaBanana - only eight weeks old, barely two pounds. You should have had a whole lifetime ahead of you—to play, to grow, to fall asleep in loving arms, and to discover a world where you were safe.

You were with us for such a short time, yet your light shone so bright. Your spirit, your love, your playfulness, and the place you made in our hearts were so much bigger than your tiny body. You touched so many lives, sweet girl. We ache for everything you never got to experience.

We light this lantern because you were here. You mattered. You were loved. And you will never, ever be forgotten.

As we work to open Artemis House, we will carry you with us. In every space we prepare, every caregiver we support, and every frightened little life we welcome, your memory will help guide us forward.

From your forever-safe place beyond this earthly life, may your beautiful spirit stay close as we build the refuge we wish had been ready for you.

Rest softly, sweet NanaBanana. So tiny. So perfect. So deeply loved.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀.

https://www.artemishousefoster.org/lights-along-the-path-tributes

20/10/2026

Check out Project Chimps’ Chimp-or-Treat event! We’re excited that Artemis House will be hosting a treat station and taking part in this fun community event.

Be sure to check out the event details, share with your friends and family, and help spread the word! We’re happy to support Project Chimps and be part of an event that brings our community together for a great cause.

Chimp-or-Treat is next weekend. We'd like to thank Fostering Fannin, Fannin County Barking Buddies, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, INC, Blue Ridge Community Theater Sunny D Children's Theater, Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, and Artemis House that are hosting treat stations.
We still have some availability Sunday to host treat stations. Email [email protected] if you'd like community visibility for your organization and take part in the festivities!

19/10/2026

A new week, another meaningful milestone, and a look ahead for Artemis House. 💜

Our home base renovations are complete, and our final Georgia Department of Agriculture inspection is scheduled! We’re working toward welcoming our first few dogs in January 2027, with licensing and operational readiness guiding when we begin.

While we await the outcome, we’re working full-time to prepare the systems, processes, plans, and relationships that need to be in place before we can safely and responsibly welcome our first dogs.

An essential part of that preparation is building the community that will help us care for them.

We’ve updated our website to share our progress, what comes next, and the approach at the heart of Artemis House: helping dogs experience a felt sense of safety through compassionate, force-free care, while supporting the people beside them.

You’ll also find newly added information about fostering and volunteering. We’ll share more about both in upcoming posts.

I’ve poured so much of my heart into bringing Artemis House this far. To bring it fully to life, I need people who want to be part of it. Whether you have a safe home, time, a skill, or a connection to share, you could help make those first welcomes possible.

To everyone who has supported us, cheered us on, and followed along: thank you. Your encouragement means so much as Artemis House really begins to take shape.

Explore our updated website, and please share it with anyone who might want to join us on this journey to transforming lives.

https://www.artemishousefoster.org/

One step at a time, together, we’re preparing safe places for dogs who need us.

A Place to Heal. A Home to Belong.

Artemis House is a force-free, foster-based dog rescue in North Georgia helping vulnerable dogs feel safe enough to heal and come home— first to themselves, then to the people who will love them for life.

16/10/2026

✨ A Light Along the Path: MOLLY

A light now shines along the Artemis House memorial path for beloved Molly 💜

"Molly was a good girl, a faithful companion for 15 years. She protected her family and her home. We will always remember and appreciate her steadfast loyalty. ~ David and Beth Barton"

Visit our Memorial Path:
https://www.artemishousefoster.org/lights-along-the-path-tributes

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺.

15/10/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ARTEMIS HOUSE

We are absolutely blown away by the kindness and generosity shown to Artemis House through our Amazon Founding Wishlist!

Just look at what has been donated so far!

Every item pictured represents someone who took the time to support our mission and help us prepare for the animals who will need us. From supplies and storage to cleaning essentials and so much more, these donations are helping us build a strong foundation for the future of Artemis House.

As we work toward bringing our vision to life, every single donation makes a difference. Starting something like this takes a community, and we are so incredibly thankful for everyone who has chosen to be part of ours. Whether you purchased an item, shared our wish list, or helped spread the word, please know that we see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for you!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for helping us build Artemis House, one donation at a time! We couldn't do this without you!

Want to help us continue building our foundation? You can learn more about ways to support us here:

🔗 https://www.artemishousefoster.org/giving-pathways

13/10/2026

Our home base renovation is complete. 💜

The walls are painted, the doors and baseboards are finished, and the floors and back deck are sealed. After weeks of work, the space we’ve been preparing for Artemis House’s first dogs is taking shape.

There was a lot of thought behind these seemingly ordinary details.

We considered color, light, reflections, and how the space would feel to a dog entering an unfamiliar environment. A soft, muted palette (appropriately named "Hush") was chosen with a quieter surroundings in mind. We also considered how finishes could balance a gentle appearance with the durability needed for regular cleaning.

The sealed concrete floors are part of that practical care: preparing a space we can keep clean and maintain for the dogs who will spend time here.

Our hope is for this to feel like a place where a dog can arrive without too much being asked of them. A comfortable place to rest. Room to settle. Time to begin feeling safe.

Of course, paint and finished floors are only part of that. The daily care matters just as much: predictable routines, gentle interactions, and the freedom to approach—or take a little more space.

Completing this work is a meaningful milestone as we prepare to welcome our first dogs. There is still work ahead, but today, we’re taking a moment to appreciate how far this space has come.

A Place to Heal. A Home to Belong. 💜

12/10/2026

Artemis House is going to Chimp or Treat!

We are beyond excited to announce that Artemis House will be at Project Chimps for Chimp or Treat on October 24 & 25!

This is such an extra-special milestone for us because it will be our very first official event, and we are incredibly proud to partner with Project Chimps for this exceptional Halloween event.

What is Chimp or Treat?

Children are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and experience the magic of the sanctuary while helping enrich the lives of the chimps! Each child will receive:

A 45–60 minute guided walking tour.

A special treat bag filled with vegan and palm-oil-free candies as well as fun non-food goodies like temporary tattoos, erasers, and more.

The opportunity to see the chimps in their habitat areas.

Project Chimps also participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project! Families who would like their child to receive only non-food treats can indicate this option at checkout.

We are incredibly proud to be part of this event and to begin our journey with such a meaningful partnership. We would absolutely LOVE to see you there! Come say hello, meet us, and help us celebrate this exciting first step for Artemis House.

October 24 & 25, 2026
Project Chimps | Morganton, Georgia

Event details and tickets:
https://projectchimps.org/events/chimp-or-treat-2/

Thank you for supporting Artemis House as we get started. We can’t wait to meet you, connect with our community, and share this special experience together. This is just the beginning!



https://projectchimps.org/events/chimp-or-treat-2/

Join us for trick or treating but with chimps! Kids and kids at heart can entertain the chimps with a costume parade while touring.

10/10/2026

💜 A felt sense of safety—at both ends of the leash.

On World Mental Health Day, we want to share something central to the rescue Artemis House is.

Our work will focus on helping dogs experience a 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: the experience of being able to rest, explore, make choices, and gradually feel more at ease in the world around them.

That same care extends to the people beside them.

Dogs and their caregivers share an environment, a relationship, and everyday experiences that can affect how each feels. Their nervous systems don’t function in isolation from those interactions. How we respond to one another matters.

That is why co-regulation will be part of our approach—and why supporting caregivers will be part of supporting our dogs.

As we prepare to welcome our first dogs, we’re building practices that make room for the needs of both. We’ll share ways to help dogs decompress, alongside ways for people to pause, decompress, and find their own sense of steadiness.

This isn’t a demand to be perfectly calm. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

We would also love to connect with professionals who support human mental health and nervous system regulation, and those who work in canine behavior and wellbeing. If this approach speaks to your work, we welcome a conversation about how your knowledge might help shape this beginning.

A felt sense of safety is at the heart of what we hope to offer at Artemis House—for dogs, and for the people walking beside them.

A Place to Heal. A Home to Belong.