Thursday, May 16, 2013
A group of residents want DeKalb County to put a new animal shelter on a site near DeKalb Peachtree Airport.
DeKalb County animal advocates continue to pressure county government to open a new animal shelter on a site near DeKalb Peachtree Airport. Advocates for DeKalb Animals, a group of residents, went before the county's board of commissioners Tuesday, demanding they approve $2.75 million in federal stimulus money to build a new shelter on a 5-acre parcel adjacent to the airport, according to myfoxatlanta.com. From the story: The group claims that the current shelter off Memorial Drive, is killing extremely high numbers of animals. They specifically cite that over 3,000 animals were killed at the shelter last year alone. They say a newer, bigger facility would reduce that number. Some commissioners in the past have voiced concern over the …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Racoons that tested positive for rabies were captured in the Harts Mill Court and Ragley Hall Road areas.
Two communities in Brookhaven and Chamblee are on rabies alert. DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement captured two raccoons in the Harts Mill Court area on April 26 and in the Ragley Hall Road area on April 30. Both raccoons tested positive for rabies. Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by a wild animal should seek medical attention immediately. If household pets exhibit unusual nervousness or aggressiveness or if they have excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth, contact DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement at (404) 294-2996 Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or (404) 294-2519 after hours. A preventative measure to reduce the exposure of household pets to potentially dangerous wildlife is to remove outdoor …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
LifeLine Animal Project has already secured the contract to run the Fulton County shelter and is the only bidder for the DeKalb shelter.
LifeLine Animal Project, a private no-kill animal shelter based in Avondale Estates, is rapidly expanding. LifeLine already obtained the contract to operate the Fulton County shelter and is seeking the contract to run the DeKalb County shelter. Both have been criticized for high euthanasia rates and conditions. Rebecca Guinn, Lifeline executive director, hopes to change that. "It's our goal to move both toward no-kill," Guinn said, "but that's not something that can happen overnight." Guinn said LifeLine was the only bidder to run the DeKalb animal shelter, where LifeLine already provides veterinarian services. The DeKalb Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday but it's unclear if the board will make a decision then. "DeKalb has not …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
DeKalb County Animal Services is offering a discount $60 adoption fee starting Monday through Friday, June 15.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
DeKalb County will join a nationwide effort on Monday to increase the number of pet adoptions and ensure cages and pens are emptier than when the day starts. During the Just One Day adoption event, set for 10am - 5pm, DeKalb County Animal Services will focus efforts on adoptions only for the day and discount the adoption fee to $60 through Friday, June 15. Adorable puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs will put their best paws forward to encourage residents to open their hearts and homes and adopt at 845 Camp Road, Decatur. In U.S. animal shelters, an average of 10,411 are euthanized in one day. To further underscore the importance of adoption, DeKalb County has taken the pledge to not engage in euthanasia on June 11. For more information about…
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The offer will be available Feb. 14-18. Adoptions will be $60, including vaccines and other necessities.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
There's been a lot of angry talk about DeKalb County's animal shelter in the media lately. So, on that note... DeKalb County Animal Services will offer a Valentine’s Day Adoption Special, Feb. 14-17, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, Feb. 18, 10am - 4pm at the DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement Center, 845 Camp Rd., Decatur. Adoptions are $60 and include spay/neuter, vaccines, de-wormer, and HW or FIV/FeLV testing. To view animals available for adoption, please visit www.dekalbcountyanimalservices.com. For additional information, please contact DeKalb County Animal Services at 404-294-3088.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
An experienced coyote trapper told a small crowd of Decatur and Druid Hills residents that trapping coyotes would restore their fear of humans, but would never eliminate the animals from the area.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Trapping urban coyotes is an effective way to remove nuisance animals and instill fear in the creatures, but won't eliminate the predators from an area, an experienced coyote trapper told a small crowd of Decatur and Druid Hills residents Tuesday night. Trapper Chip Elliot, owner of Atlanta Wildlife Relocator, said metro Atlanta "is never going to be clear of coyotes ever again. They're here to stay." Tuesday's meeting at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany was organized by Decatur resident Christy Bosarge, whose cat was attacked and killed by coyotes, and the Druid Hills Civic Association, which is monitoring residents' concerns about coyotes. Bosarge has been alarmed about the threat coyotes pose to humans since the normally nocturnal …
Pat Singer
6:11 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
This issue is not about animals or a new shelter; it's about power, paybacks, and internal warfare among our elected officials. The excuses they give for more delay are flimsy. They are jerking people around. In the process they are disrespecting the voters and citizens, and treating us as if we are dim bulbs. What's the real battle going on behind closed doors? more ›