The Fulton County Animal Services facility is modern and spacious, with 50,000 square feet dedicated to providing temporary homes for abandoned and lost dogs and cats. In generous compartments, the dogs lie, sleep and play. Some get excited as people walk by, seeking attention, sticking their heads out of their enclosures and barking happily. Names like Lexxi, Emmy, Trippy and Lady Whistledown are displayed on their cages.
However, space for pets is becoming increasingly scarce. The shelter only opened at the end of last year, yet the 50,000-square-foot facility is already nearing its capacity.
LifeLine Animal Project reported that 1,005 animals entered the DeKalb County Animal Services shelter in July, including 451 lost dogs. Additionally, LifeLine’s Fulton County operations took in 917 animals during the same period, marking the second-highest monthly intake in over 11 years. Audrey Shoemaker, the shelter director at LifeLine Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services, reflects on the broader issue.
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