Fulton Animal Shelter Reaches No-Kill Level

By Karen Hirsch

Employees of LifeLine Animal Project, the managing organization for both DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, have lots to celebrate this month.

For the first time ever for any open intake shelter in the history of metro Atlanta, our Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS) shelter has achieved no-kill levels. No-kill is defined as saving 90 percent or more of the animals, and we've been doing this since November.

This month also marks LifeLine Animal Project’s third anniversary managing Fulton County Animal Services, and we’re celebrating by offering free adoptions all week!

From now until Saturday, March 19, you can drop in the shelter, located at 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, and adopt any dog, puppy, cat or kitten of your choice for no cost! The adoption includes the pet’s spay or neuter, microchip and vaccines – a $250 value – at no cost.

Regular screening criteria applies to ensure the pets are going to good homes.

Who can you adopt for FREE? How about our Pets of the Week?

LifeLine's Fulton County Pets of the Week: Ellen, Chang and Rosie

Meet Ellen, a beautiful and silly, two-year-old girl who weighs 58 lbs. With one blue eye and one hazel eye, this girl is a striking furry bundle of fun and energy! If you enjoy hiking, jogging or other outdoor activities, Ellen would be a fantastic companion. She doesn't tire easily and is very adventurous. She also loves playing fetch with chew toys as well as playing with other dogs. Come get to know Ellen today!

Our next Pet of the Week is Chang, a pint-sized Lab mix who is 11 months old and weighs only 41 lbs. Chang is still a puppy and has a zest for life, so he enjoys bouncing and running around our play yards and chasing balls. He also loves to play with other dogs, and would make a great canine brother for another energetic dog. Chang is very affectionate, loves to give kisses and has joyful disposition that makes everyone who meets him smile. Chang is already neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, so he can go home with you today!

Our feline Pet of the Week is a one-year-old petite kitty named Rosie. Sadly, this little 8 lb. girl was left behind in an apartment when her owners moved. Due to her scary ordeal, when Rosie first arrived at the shelter, she hid in the corner of our cat colony room all day. But this sweet baby has really come around, and is now super affectionate with our staff. Rosie also gets along well with the other shelter cats and will adjust nicely to living in a home. Come meet sweet Rosie today, and give her the second chance she deserves!

To meet Ellen, Chang or Rosie and adopt them for FREE, Just drop by the shelter, email adoptions@fultonanimalservices.com or call 404-613-0357. To view dogs or cats available for adoption, please visit the shelter at 860 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30318 or go to www.fultonanimalservices.com/adopt.

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Images via LifeLine Animal Project