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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. β 5 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. β 5 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. β 5 p.m.
- Thursday 10 a.m. β 7 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. β 5 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. β 4 p.m.
- Sunday 11 a.m. β 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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