HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED

DeKalb County Animal Services is out of kennel space. We need homes immediately! Visit the shelter today, and help us save lives.

RABIES ALERT

Residents in the Gresham Park area near Brannen Road should be aware that a raccoon exposed to a family pet was submitted for rabies testing on January 9, 2026. On January 13, 2026, test results revealed the raccoon to be POSITIVE for RABIES. 

WEB MAINTENANCE

Our Adoptable Pets page will be undergoing maintenance the morning of Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Visitor access is now estimated to be restored no later than 1pm. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring you a new and improved experience!

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EMERGENCY

Euthanizing for Space

Hundreds of pets in our shelter in need of homes.

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FREE Veterinary Services for DeKalb County Residents

DeKalb County and LifeLine Animal Project are partnering to provide free veterinary care to pets of DeKalb County residents. Free health exams, vaccines, microchipping, and spay/neuter surgeries are available now for pets in need. Learn more and register for an appointment for your pets today.

AFFORDABLE PET CARE

SERVICES

DeKalb County Animal Enforcement Officers are here to support pets and the people who love them in all our communities. Going well beyond traditional animal control, Animal Enforcement Officers address animal-related issues and are working to improve the quality of life for animals and people in DeKalb County.

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Saving Lives Together.

LifeLine Animal Project manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, the only open-intake shelters in Atlanta, where 18,000 animals come every year. LifeLine is the largest animal welfare organization in Georgia, helping over 43,000 pets every year. Our mission is to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals through innovative programs, low-cost spay & neuter, affordable veterinary care, and pet retention services.

With your help, we can save thousands.

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Things to Know

As a pet owner, its important to stay informed about DeKalb County’s animal ordinances. A few important reminders are summarized below as the weather warms up this spring.

Keeping People & Pets Together

Based in Atlanta, LifeLine Animal Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission of ending the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in county shelters. We are the largest animal welfare organization in Georgia. LifeLine manages the shelter division of DeKalb County Animal Services and works with DeKalb County Animal Enforcement Services. We look at the root causes of pet homelessness and work with our community to provide accessible pet care. Our goal is to keep people and pets together.

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Help More Lost Pets Get Home

Our Home Free Program will help more pets get back home for FREE! If you’ve lost your pet and they are brought to the shelter for the first time, we will waive reclaim fees and any dog-at-large citation so you can quickly reclaim them at no cost! If your pet is missing, don’t wait. Learn More below for steps to take and helpful resources.

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Show your support for Atlanta’s animals with a gift today.

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Make a difference in the lives of shelter pets. From volunteering and fostering to joining our lifesaving team, there are many ways to get involved. Everyone can help save lives.

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HOMES NEEDED NOW!

With the arrival of large intakes this week, we are out of space and desperately need adopters and fosters for the pets in our care.

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