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DeKalb Animal Services Expands Hours

Starting Monday, adoptions will be available seven days a week.

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The DeKalb County government reports the county animal shelter is adjusting operating hours to make pet adoptions possible seven days a week.

Starting this Monday, July 16, the DeKalb County Animal Shelter at 845 Camp Road in Decatur will be open on the following schedule:

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  • Monday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (beginning July 22)

In addition, the 2012 Summer Pet Adoption Program has expanded to include a July adoption special for cats.Β  In July, all cats and kittens will be $40, which is half of the normal adoption fee.Β  The rate includes expenses for spay or neutering, as well as up to date vaccines and tests for FIV and FELV.

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