Want to Have a Healthier 2016? Then Adopt a Pet from LifeLine Animal Project's Fulton County shelter!

Did you know that having a pet as part of your family makes you healthier? According to the American Heart Association, people who have pets have a reduced risk for heart disease, visit the doctor less and live longer than people who don’t. And according to the Centers for Disease Control, pets can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and feelings of loneliness, while increasing opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization.

To help make it easier for you to have a healthier 2016 through pet ownership, LifeLine Animal Project is offering $16 adoptions during January on all dogs over 25 lbs. and all cats! Our “Ring in the New Year” adoption promotion includes the animal’s spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and more!

All of LifeLine’s shelters are participating in the $16 adoption promotion, including: DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS), Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), LifeLine’s Dog House & Kitty Motel and LifeLine’s Cat Adoption Center. You can adopt great animals from our shelters like the Pets of the Week below:

LifeLine’s Fulton Pets of the Week: Lucy, Wilma and Angel

Meet Lucy, a 54 lb., three-year-old girl who has beautiful caramel eyes and a movie star smile! When you first meet Lucy, you’ll see the energetic, playful side of her personality, but after a few minutes, Lucy will turn into a chilled-out girl who will sit by you and give you kisses, or lay by your feet and play with her tennis ball. Lucy gets along well with other dogs and would make a good canine sibling. She is also is already crate trained, so no need to worry about her having accidents in the house. Come meet this beauty today!

Our next Pet of the Week is Wilma, a happy young dog who has an adorable face and weighs 49 lbs. This one-year-old girl loves to be outside, soaking in the sun, laying in the grass and exploring the play yards. Wilma has a sweet personality, gets along well with other dogs and would love to have a canine sibling or neighbor to play with. Come visit Wilma today, and adopt her for only $16!

Our final Pet of the Week is a gentle and sweet ten-month-old girl appropriately named Angel. This 33 lb. baby was neglected and is a little frightened being at the noisy shelter, but when she is outside in the yard with a staff member, she feels safe. Angel is very pretty, has a pure white coat and enjoys being close to people. She also enjoys being loved on, and she will make a wonderful dog for anyone looking for a calm and quiet girl. Visit her today at LifeLine’s Fulton County shelter!

To meet Lucy, Wilma or Angel and adopt them for only $16, please 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.