National Friendship Day: Adopt a pet! [Aug 6]

As you have probably heard, after several years of unwavering advocacy by pet lovers, a new DeKalb County animal shelter opened on July 24, 2017. Run by the Lifeline Animal Project (managers of DeKalb Co. and Fulton Co. shelters since 2013), the new shelter is located at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Shamble, GA. [Map]

The old shelter on Camp Road will close mid-August and Lifeline hopes that some of its current residents will be adopted before the facility completes its move:

LIFELINE CELEBRATES NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY THIS SUNDAY WITH FEE-WAIVED ADOPTIONS AT THE DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ON CAMP ROAD!

 

Adoptions only $25 at all other LifeLine shelters throughout August!     

 

ATLANTA — ( August 4, 2017)  True friends always have your back, are excellent listeners, help you get through tough times and can even lower your stress levels.  And since there are no truer friends than dogs and cats, LifeLine Animal Project is commemorating National Friendship Day on Sunday, August 6, by offering fee-waived adoptions at their old DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) shelter, located at 845 Camp Road in Decatur [Map] .  Adopt any dog, cat puppy or kitten from LifeLine’s Camp Road shelter, and you’ll receive a pet that has been spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated for no adoption fee!

 

Can’t visit the shelter on Sunday?  LifeLine is also offering a “Tail End of Summer” $25 adoption promotion at all of their shelters, including:

 

DCAS, 845 Camp Road, Decatur AND 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Chamblee;

Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), 860 Marietta Boulevard in Atlanta;

LifeLine Dog House & Kitty Motel, 129 Lake Street in Avondale Estates;

LifeLine Cat Adoption Center, 3172 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. in Scottdale. 

During the entire month of August, you may adopt any dog over 25 lbs. or any for only $25, including the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value – for $25.   

To see pictures of available animals at DCAS, FCAS or LifeLine’s private shelters, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com, www.fultonanimalservices.com or www.lifelineanimal.org.

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About LifeLine Animal Project

A nonprofit founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project provides lifesaving solutions to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters. LifeLine manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, where we’ve increased adoptions by 300 percent, as well as a private rehabilitative shelter and two LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics. LifeLine cares for over 29,000 animals annually and has performed over 105,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to date, including 30,000 stray/feral cats through our Community Cats program, metro Atlanta’s first and largest trap-neuter-return program. Our outreach involves improving the standard of care for animals in the community and preventing pet overpopulation. For more information, please visit LifeLineAnimal.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

^. .^ "Find The One" @ Lifeline Animal Project ^. .^

LOOKING FOR LOVE THAT LASTS?

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INVITES YOU TO “FIND THE ONE” FOR ONLY $14 DURING FEBRUARY

ATLANTA (February 2, 2016) – ATLANTA, GA — It’s almost Valentine’s Day!  Feeling lonely?  Forget the internet.  Find your true love and take advantage of LifeLine’s “Find the One” promotion at one of LifeLine Animal Project’s shelters, including DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center.  

Throughout February, LifeLine Animal Project will help you “Find the One” with $14 pet adoptions on all dogs over 25 lbs.  This includes the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines (a $250 value).

According to LifeLine Animal Project CEO Rebecca Guinn, everyone wins when a pet is adopted.  “Dogs and cats provide unconditional love which has been shown to have positive effects on their owner’s health,” she says.  “And when you adopt a shelter pet, you’re saving a life, so both human and animal reap the benefits.”

Whatever your needs, likes or limitations, there is a pet (or two) at one of LifeLine’s shelters who is perfect for you.  For adoption hours, locations and pictures of available animals, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com, www.fultonanimalservices.com or www.lifelineanimalproject.org.   

About LifeLine Animal Project

Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is a nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation in metro Atlanta. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine has dramatically increased adoption rates and decreased euthanasia rates by more than half at both shelters.  The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 80,000 surgeries to date, and its own rehabilitative, no-kill shelter. Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats.  For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

New Year Pet Adoptions

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE A HEALTHIER NEW YEAR BY ADOPTING A PET FOR ONLY $16 DURING JANUARY!
Special Adoption Rate Applies to All Dogs over 25 lbs. and all Cats

ATLANTA, GA -- (December 31, 2015)  LifeLine Animal Project, the nonprofit which has pledged to have its county shelters obtain historical no-kill levels by the end of 2016, invites you to keep your New Year’s resolution to be healthier by adopting a new pet for only $16!  During the month of January, adopters may choose any dog over 25 lbs. or any cat for only $16, including the pet’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value!

According to LifeLine Animal Project CEO Rebecca Guinn, everyone wins when a pet is adopted.  “When you adopt a pet, you’ll be giving yourself the gift of better health,” she says.  “According to The American Heart Association, people who own pets have a reduced risk for heart disease, visit the doctor less and live longer than people who don’t.”

All of LifeLine’s shelters are participating in the $16 adoption promotion, including:  DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center.

Whatever your needs, likes or limitations, there is a pet (or two) available right now that is perfect for your household. To view animals available for adoption, for adoption rates, or for the shelters’ addresses and phone numbers, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com, www.fultonanimalservices.com or www.lifelineanimal.org.

About LifeLine Animal Project
Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, Lifeline has dramatically increased adoption rates by 98 percent.  The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 85,000 surgeries to date.  Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats.  For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

Free pet adoptions in September!

High Intake Levels Prompts Fee-Waived Promotion at DeKalb County Animal Services, Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine Animal Project

ATLANTA, GA -- (August 31, 2015)   LifeLine Animal project invites you to celebrate fall and save lives through their “Fall in Love” promotion.  Due to the high number of animals coming into DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) and Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), throughout September all dogs, puppies, cats and kittens may be adopted for FREE!

In August, DCAS took in over 756 animals and FCAS took in over 660 animals.  FCAS Director Lara Hudson is optimistic that the “Fall in Love” promotion will result in many homeless pets finding their forever homes.  “With 30 plus animals entering the shelter daily, we urgently need public support to help us save lives, and we're hopeful that the public will step up and adopt from us” says Lara.

LifeLine Animal Project CEO Rebecca Guinn says that offering fee-waived adoptions is a great way to increase adoption rates.  “Free adoptions tend to create a buzz of excitement and bring more people into shelters,” she says.  “According to numerous studies, fee-waived promotions increase adoptions without compromising the quality of care that the animals receive.”
All September, adopters will receive a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $250 value – for FREE!  Adoption counselors will be on hand at both shelters to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes.

To view animals available for adoption, or for the shelter’s address and phone number, please go to FCAS or DCAS or visit us online www.fultonanimalservices.com/adoptable-animals or  www.dekalbanimalservices.com/adopt-a-pet.

 About LifeLine Animal Project
Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine has dramatically increased adoption rates and decreased euthanasia rates by more than half at both county facilities.  The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 85,000 surgeries to date, its own no-kill cat shelter and a rehabilitative, no-kill shelter for dogs and cats. Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats.  For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

$17.76 pet adoptions: let freedom ring (or woof, or meow)

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LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT WANTS YOU TO HELP SHELTER PETS CELEBRATE THEIR INDEPENDENCE FOR ONLY $17.76! 

 ATLANTA, GA -- (July 1, 2015) – Celebrate the Fourth, save money and save a life! LifeLine Animal Project, the nonprofit which recently pledged to have its county shelters reach no-kill levels by the end of 2016, invites you to give shelter pets their independence by offering special adoption rates. For the entire month of July all dogs over 25 lbs. and all cats may be adopted for only for only $17.76 at LifeLine’s shelters, which include DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) and the LifeLine’s own nonprofit private shelters!

 Adopters will receive a dog or cat who has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $250 value – for no cost. Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes. To see pictures of available animals at DCAS, FCAS or LifeLine’s nonprofit shelters, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com, www.fultonanimalservices.com or www.lifelineanimal.org.

 About LifeLine Animal Project Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is Atlanta’s leading nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine has dramatically increased adoption rates and decreased euthanasia rates by more than half at both county facilities. The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 85,000 surgeries to date, its own no-kill cat shelter and a rehabilitative, no-kill shelter for dogs and cats. Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats. For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

Free adoptions at DeKalb Animal Services

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BEAT THE HEAT AT DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES WITH

FREE ADOPTIONS!

Twice as Many Animal Entering the Shelter, Prompt LifeLine Animal Project to Offer Fee-Waived Adoptions throughout June!

ATLANTA, GA -- (June 1, 2015) – Looking for a great way to cool off this summer?  LifeLine Animal Project invites you to “Beat the Heat” by coming into DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) for a cool adoption special.  Throughout June, all dogs and cats six months and over may be adopted for FREE. Dogs must also weigh at least 25 lbs. to qualify.  Adopters will receive a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $250 value – for no cost.  Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes.

LifeLine’s DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold says that offering fee-waived adoptions is a great way to increase adoption rates. “With summer here, twice as many animals are coming into the shelters as usual, and free adoptions tend to create a buzz of excitement and bring more people into shelters,” she says.  “According to numerous studies, fee-waived promotions increase adoptions without compromising the quality of care that the animals receive.”

To see pictures of available animals at DCAS, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

About LifeLine Animal Project
Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is a nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation in metro Atlanta. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine has dramatically increased adoption rates and decreased euthanasia rates by more than half at both shelters.  The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 80,000 surgeries to date, it’s own no-kill cat shelter and a rehabilitative, no-kill shelter. Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats.  For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

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Karen Hirsch | Public Relations Director
LifeLine Animal Project
678.469.8675 | LifeLineAnimal.org

Adopt a lucky charm!

St. Patrick's day is a state of mind, and this great deal runs all month.

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Adopt a pet!

Ring in the New Year with a New Pet from DeKalb County Animal Services and LifeLine will Waive the Adoption Fee!

Shelter Offering Free Adoptions During the Month of January

 

ATLANTA, GA -- (January 5, 2015)  LifeLine Animal Project, the nonprofit that manages DeKalb County Animal Services, invites you to adopt a pet for FREE!  Through our “Ring in the New Year with a New Pet” promotion at DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), you may adopt any dog, puppy, cat or kitten for no charge!  All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and more – services with a retail value of over $200!  As always, potential adopters will be screened to ensure the animals go to good homes. 

According to DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold, the goal of the promotion is to increase the number of shelter animals who will find homes this year.  “Free adoptions tend to create a buzz of excitement and bring more people into shelters,” she says.  “According to numerous studies, fee-waived promotions increase adoptions without compromising the quality of care that the animals receive.” 

Whatever your needs, likes or limitations, there is a pet (or two) at DCAS right now that is perfect for your household.  For adoption hours, location and pictures of available animals, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.    

About DeKalb County Animal Services

Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

 

About LifeLine Animal Project

Founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project is a nonprofit organization providing lifesaving solutions to end the killing of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters, promote animal welfare and prevent pet overpopulation in metro Atlanta. As the managing organization for DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine has dramatically increased adoption rates and decreased euthanasia rates by more than half at both shelters.  The organization also operates two low-cost spay/neuter clinics, which have performed 80,000 surgeries to date, and its own rehabilitative, no-kill shelter. Other outreach efforts include its Catlanta trap-neuter-return program, the first and largest in metro Atlanta, for stray and feral cats.  For more information, please visit www.lifelineanimal.org.

DeKalb shelter: free adoptions during November

ATLANTA, GA -- (November 3, 2014)  LifeLine Animal Project wants you to give shelter pets a reason to be thankful, so throughout the month of November, the organization is offering fee-waived adoptions at DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS).  Through their “Give Our Shelter Pets a Reason to be Thankful” promotion, you may adopt any dog, puppy, cat or kitten for FREE at DCAS!  Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes.

According to DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold, the goal of the promotion is to increase the number of shelter animals who will find homes this holiday season.  “All pets deserve a warm bed, a full belly and someone to love them, and in return they bring many positive benefits to a home,” she says.  “Our fee-waived promotions tend to bring more people into the shelter, so we’re counting on continued community support to help more of our animals find forever homes.”

LifeLine Animal Project CEO Rebecca Guinn says that offering fee-waived adoptions is a great way to increase adoption rates.  “Free adoptions tend to create a buzz of excitement and bring more people into shelters,” she says.  “According to numerous studies, fee-waived promotions increase adoptions without compromising the quality of care that the animals receive.”

All November, adopters will receive a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $200 value – for FREE!  To view animals available for adoption, or for the shelter’s address and phone number, please go to DCAS or visit us online at http://www.dekalbanimalservices.com/adopt-a-pet.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

September: adopt a pet for free from DeKalb Co. Animal Services

Lifeline/DeKalb Shelter July adoption event

If you have been considering adopting a dog or cat, no better time than now!

via Lifeline Animal Project...

For the entire month of July all dogs may be adopted for only $30 and cats for only $17.76!  Adopters will receive a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $200 value.  As an additional bonus during the first two weeks of July, adopters will also receive a free adoption package with veterinarian, grooming and training coupons, while supplies last.

Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes.

According to DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold, when you adopt, you’ll not only be gaining a loving family member, but you’ll be receiving many health benefits too. “To celebrate our first anniversary, we’re offering terrific adoption rates,” she says. “And if you adopt a pet, you’ll be giving yourself the gift of better health.  According to The American Heart Association, people who own pets have a reduced risk for heart disease, visit the doctor less and live longer than people who don’t.”

To view animals available for adoption, or for the shelter’s address and phone number, please visit the shelter or visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com/adopt.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

Adopt a dog or cat this Memorial weekend

Our local shelters need your help...

FULTON COUNTY and  DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES are SLASHING ADOPTION FEES to relieve overcrowding

ATLANTA, GA -- (May 23, 2014)  Warmer weather has brought an influx of animals to Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) and DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), and the shelters are overrun with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. To save lives and encourage adoptions, FCAS is waiving the adoption fee on all adoptable animals from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26!  Similarly, DCAS is offering reduced adoption fees of only $20 for dogs over six months and $10 for cats over six months until the end of May.  Adoption counselors will be on hand to ensure the animals are being placed in good homes.

According to FCAS Director Lara Hudson, her shelter is beyond its comfortable capacity. “This shelter was originally designed to house only 80 animals at a time, but can comfortably house about 250,” says Lara. “Today we are housing 350 dogs and cats, so we are asking the community to step in and save lives by adopting dogs and cats free of charge.”

DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold says that besides needing the public to adopt their wonderful dogs and cats, they also need help fostering underage kittens.  “We’ve had so many kittens too young to adopt come into our shelter that would do much better in foster homes,” she says.  “The public can help us by fostering kittens for a few weeks.”

Adopters at both FCAS and DCAS will receive a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered, has had all vaccines and is microchipped – a $200 value.  To view animals available for adoption, or for the shelter’s address and phone number, please visit the shelter or visit www.fultonanimalservices.com/adopt  for FCAS or www.dekalbanimalservices.com/adopt for DCAS.

About Fulton County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, Fulton County Animal Service’s mission is to provide a humane environment for Fulton County’s homeless pets while placing them into loving, permanent homes, and to end pet overpopulation by promoting spay/neuter, advocating for life-saving public policy, increasing public awareness of homeless pets and educating the community about responsible pet ownership. For more information, please visit www.fultonanimalservices.com.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

May pet adoption event

A HOMELESS CAT OR DOG FROM DEKALB COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES IS THE PURRFECT GIFT FOR MOM

ALL DOG ADOPTIONS ONLY $20 AND CAT ADOPTIONS ONLY $10 DURING MAY

ATLANTA (May 7, 2014) -- Searching for that "purrfect" way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year?  Why not give the gift of love and life by adopting a beautiful cat or loveable dog from DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS).   In honor of all mothers and those who love mothers, DCAS is offering special adoption rates on adult (six months or older) dogs and cats during the month of May – only $20 for dogs and $10 for cats.  All animals will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for this special rate.  Regular screening criteria applies to ensure the animals are going to good homes.

"It’s springtime, and while many people are eager to adopt a kitten or puppy, we also have many great adult cats and dogs who are waiting in the shelter for a home," said DCAS Shelter Director Susan Feingold. "We have hundreds of great pets who are in need of that special person and will provide many years of love in return."

 To view the wonderful animals available for adoption at DCAS, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, and rescue group coordination.  To learn more, please visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

Easter lilies and cats don't mix

via wikipedia

As Easter approaches, Easter lilies are making an appearance at local stores. If you have cats, be aware that many parts of this plant can be extremely toxic to your feline and ingestion can lead to kidney failure.

Livescience.com reports that
"Even eating just a couple of leaves or licking a few pollen grains off their fur can cause cats to suffer acute kidney failure, she said. All parts of these plants, which are members of the Lilium and Hemerocallis genera, are considered poisonous. ... The first symptom of lily toxicity in cats is vomiting... Over the next 12 to 24 hours, the cat may start to urinate frequently, but then urinating might stop altogether, which is a sign of kidney failure. If not brought to a veterinarian, the cat will die within four to seven days. Other signs to watch for include drooling, loss of appetite and decreased activity." ... Read the rest @ http://www.livescience.com/44829-lilies-kill-cats.html

 Other Easter-time risk for pets include "Easter grass" and chocolate.

Free Pet Vaccinations from Lifeline / DeKalb County

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ATLANTA, GA – (March 24, 2014)  LifeLine Animal Project and DeKalb County Animal Services invite DeKalb County pet owners to attend "Healthy Pets DeKalb" on Saturday, April 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Wade-Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain.  The event will offer over 400 free vaccinations provided by a licensed veterinarian, free pet food and much more!  No registration is necessary for this first-come, first-serve promotion.

“LifeLine offers veterinary services and pet education directly to pet owners in our communities who need them,” says Debbie Setzer, community outreach director for LifeLine. “These resources improve the quality of life for pets and their families, prevent unplanned litters and decrease the number of animals ending up in shelters,” she explains.

For more information on Healthy Pets DeKalb, please email community@LifeLineAnimal.org  or call 678.883.2FIX (678.883.2349).

DeKalb County's Low and No-Cost Spay/Neuter Program

"DeKalb County Animal Services announces SNIP DeKalb, which provides free spay/neuters, including vaccinations, for low income pet owners that reside in DeKalb County. DeKalb Residents who can not afford to pay for a spay or neuter themselves at one of the low cost spay/neuter clinics should print and fill out the SNIP DeKalb application and send it in. When approved, a voucher for the free spay/neuter and instructions will be mailed to them."

See the application form for no-cost spay/neuter and also their page on low-cost spay/neuter.

And don't forget the shelter has extended their "Home for the Pawlidays" very reduced adoption fees ($20 for dogs, $10 for cats) through January 15!

Home for the paw-lidays

Bringing home a new pet requires thoughtful consideration but, if you are thinking of a holiday addition anyway...

DeKalb County Animal Services Offering ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ Adoption Promotion to Encourage Adoptions

DCAS Wants You to Take Someone Special Home for the Holidays

ATLANTA, GA -- (December 18, 2013)  Looking for an amazing holiday deal?  Forget Black Friday.  DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS) has a better deal for you during their ‘Home for the Pawlidays” promotion!  Between now and January 1, 2014, you can adopt any dog or puppy at the shelter for only $20 and any cat or kitten at the shelter for only $10.  All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm or combo tested and dewormed – services with a retail value of over $200!  Standard adoption screening criteria still applies.

According to DCAS Director Susan Feingold, the goal of the promotion is to find homes for the animals during the holidays.  “All of our wonderful animals deserve a warm bed to lie in and a family to love them, especially during the holidays,” she says. “We hope this promotion will encourage people to come in, adopt, save lives and gain a wonderful new family member.”

Whatever your needs, likes or limitations, there is a pet (or two) at DCAS right now that is perfect for your household.  For adoption hours, location and pictures of available animals, please visit  www.dekalbanimalservices.com.  

About DeKalb County Animal Services
Managed by LifeLine Animal Project, DeKalb County Animal Services provides humane care for animals at the shelter, veterinary care, pet adoptions, pet reclaim services, pet registration services, volunteer opportunities and foster care.  

Request from DeKalb County Animal Services

From: Susan Feingold

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First, a big thank you to everyone who helped us to promote last month’s pet adoption special.  It resulted in the highest number of pet adoptions and lowest euthanasia rate ever recorded at the DeKalb County  shelter!!!   I’d appreciate it if you could help spread the word about our new pet adoption special so we can get more animals saved.  It is called “Shelter Classics” and it is designed to find homes for our long term residents.  Adoption fee is only $20 for animals that have been at the shelter for more than a month and is FREE for pets that have been available for adoption for two months.  (Standard adoption screening still applies.)  What a great deal for a spay/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed and heartworm tested dog, cat, puppy or kitten! 

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I have attached a press release along with a jpg graphic suitable for posting on Facebook or in emails.  I would really appreciate it if you could send out the adoption promo information in your newsletters, emails and on your Facebook pages and website.

Thank you in advance for caring about the homeless pets in DeKalb County!

Sincerely,

Susan Feingold, Shelter Director
DeKalb County Animal Services
managed by LifeLine Animal Project

Friends of DeKalb Animals fundraiser [May 6]

Friends of DeKalb Animals is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow at Pub 71 on Peachtree Road.

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Notes from the town hall meeting with DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis [March 13]

The meeting started promptly at 7pm. Mr. Ellis fielded questions from the audience until around 8:40pm, sometimes with added comments from departmental directors. For complaints about County services, the CEO directed a staff member to collect the person's contact information for follow-up.

1) Animal Services Task Force Report

The majority of the questions related to the DeKalb Animal Services Task Force report. Around 20 (?) audience members wore red shirts to show their support for this cause. Mr. Ellis explained the shelter's deteriorated state came to his attention soon after his election, which led to the establishment of the task force; in response to the first question of the evening, he stated that "we have a problem with animal services." He explained that he received the task force report around 2 weeks ago and in the interim, has held several meetings and visited the shelter as well. As a result of these findings and in discussion with the Board of Commissioners (BOC), 10 new positions have been approved. These will be both for individuals to work on the field and at the kennels. These individuals will be cross-trained so that they can be nimble as far as performing multiple tasks (e.g. help with adoptions).