TARGET DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5/10
For The Week of 11/27 - 12/03
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Current Dog Population
Updated Daily
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Target Population
At or Below by Tuesday at 8pm
Our ultimate goal is to be below the maximum capacity of 475 dogs housed in our shelter. We are working in increments each week to achieve this, but until we can make that goal a reality, unfortunately, euthanasia is a potential outcome for any animal brought into the shelter given this space crisis. Please come adopt today and save a life.
Content Warning and Trigger Warning: Euthanasia of Companion Animals
Given the overwhelming number of dogs housed at DeKalb County Animal Services, our team is faced with making extremely difficult and expedited decisions regarding their pathway to a home. The dog profiles you see on this page are most at risk of euthanasia and therefore have a critical need to leave the shelter behind
At-risk dogs are those who need some extra advocacy to make it out of the shelter. This may include, but are not limited to, risks associated with behavioral concerns, quality of life concerns, behavioral deterioration in the shelter or length of stay. These risks, when paired with our extreme overcrowding, lead to deterioration in a shelter environment. Due to our space capacity and limited resources, we can no longer house them at the shelter and are seeking placement with a foster or adopter where we know they will thrive.
To foster or adopt a dog you see on this page, please visit the shelter immediately and speak with our team to see if they would be a good fit for your home. We are open to the public 7 days a week and late on Tuesdays, until 8pm. However, please know that any dog who finds a home will make an impact. We want to empower those who come to adopt or foster to make the best matches for their homes and lifestyles while still saving lives.
See additional photos and learn more about each dog through our ADOPT page! All adoptable pets can be searched using their name or unique animal ID.
Because our team regularly updates this page, we recommend clearing your browser’s cache to ensure you have the most up to date information on the dogs who are most at risk.
