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!

Service opportunities [Jan 20]

We have two opportunities to give back right here in the neighborhood:

1) From CSNP president, Chris Beck:  Join us on MLK Day from 1-3:30pm for volunteer day at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve. We will be doing trail maintenance, removing English ivy, and planting trees.

In case we have a big group, please bring gloves and other hand tools. A few extra wheel barrows would help too.

2) From Lisa Crowder: Street clean-up. See the Medlock Park Neighbors Facebook page for details, but this is an informal call to pick up litter you see as you walk around the neighborhood, particularly on this day.

If you can't make either of these events, mark your schedule for April and MANA's annual Earth Day cleanup.

Baby, it's cold outside

via http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Decatur+GA+30033

Christmas tree recycling

DeKalb County will do curbside pick-up of trees at the usual scheduled dates, but those over 7' tall must be cut in half. Remember to remove lights, ornaments, etc. as trees are chipped and provided for mulching free of charge.

For more information and a list of Keep DeKalb Beautiful events in 2014, see http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/beautiful/events.html

More on City of Briarcliff's community meeting

Jay Scott at the North Druid Hills Patch reports on the City of Briarcliff Initiative's meeting on Thursday December 19:

"The City of Briarcliff Initiative board used a community meeting Thursday night as another call for leaders of the Lakeside and Tucker cityhood efforts to get together with them to work out differences in their proposed maps. 

However, the group's message to the audience was more direct: "We see Lakeside as a redundant and unnecessary city," a phrase repeated in a PowerPoint slide and in discussions."  Read the rest @ North Druid Hills Patch.

City of Briarcliff: feasibility study discussion [Dec 19]

from COBI:

The City of Briarcliff Initiative Public Meeting to Discuss City Feasibility Study Results

The City of Briarcliff Initiative has scheduled a public meeting to review the results of the Carl Vinson Institute  city feasibility studies on Thursday, December 19, 2013, 7:00 pm at Briarcliff United Methodist Church (4105 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta GA at the Shallowford Rd. intersection).  

The studies, conducted by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia have confirmed that Briarcliff  would have an $8 million annual surplus under current conditions — making it the most financially feasible city plan proposed for Central DeKalb County. 

In an earlier interview, Allen Venet, the President of the City of Briarcliff Initiative reported that "An independent study has confirmed what so many in central DeKalb already knew -- that Briarcliff is positioned to be the most sensible city for central DeKalb. Our proposed city has a strong blend of residential, commercial and industrial areas. Our map is smart and does not abandon neighborhoods. We believe the members of this community deserve the chance to vote on Briarcliff as their city."

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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.