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Fulton Animal Shelter faces urgent dog crisis
Fulton County Animal Services is in crisis, with 178 dogs needing homes by tonight as the shelter operates 60 dogs over capacity. Adoption fees are waived, and families are urged to adopt, foster, or spread the word before the October 2 deadline to avoid euthanasia.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County and DeKalb County animal shelters are urgently seeking homes for dozens of pets, warning that animals may have to be euthanized if space isn’t freed by Thursday night.
What they're saying:
Officials said the shelters are over capacity and need to place more than 40 dogs by the end of the day. To encourage adoptions, all fees are being waived.
Photo provided by animal shelters
What you can do:
Those interested in adopting or fostering can visit the Fulton shelter on Fulton Industrial Boulevard or the DeKalb shelter on Chamblee Dunwoody Road.