All Pet Adoptions Covered This Week Thanks To Donor: DeKalb County Animal Services

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — An anonymous donor has covered the cost of all adoptions at LifeLine’s three shelters, which include DeKalb County, from Thursday through Sunday, according to a news release.

All adopted animals will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated at no additional cost. Participating shelters include Fulton County Animal Services, 860 Marietta Blvd. NW, Atlanta; DeKalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee; and the LifeLine Community Animal Center, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta.

According to LifeLine’s Chief Development Officer Jennifer Eddy, the donor’s gift comes at a critical time.

“Unusually high November intake rates, fewer adoptions and staffing shortages have created the perfect storm at our shelters,” said Eddy in a statement. “We hope that this committed donor’s generous gift will incentivize those interested in adopting to do so this weekend to help alleviate the space crisis at our shelters.”

There are currently 529 animals at DeKalb County Animal Services, including 429 Dogs and 100 Cats. Fulton County Animal Services has 270 animals, including 250 dogs and 20 cats. The Fulton County shelter was originally built to hold 80 dogs but can comfortably house 150. Adopters and fosters are urgently needed.

To adopt a pet and save a life, please visit any of LifeLine Animal Project’s shelters. To view available animals or shelter hours and more information, visit LifeLineAnimal.org/adopt. Those unable to adopt can also help by fostering for any amount of time. Please visit LifeLineAnimal.org/foster to learn more and sign up.