DeKalb commissioner urges county to reaffirm no-kill animal shelter commitment

The DeKalb County Animal Shelter. (Photo provided to Decaturish)

As DeKalb County considers ending its no-kill shelter policy to free up shelter space, a county commissioner is pushing back.

Commissioner Ted Terry has introduced a resolution for the county to reaffirm its commitment to running a no-kill animal shelter. The DeKalb County Commission passed a no-kill resolution in November 2017 affirming support of a no-kill policy at the shelter.

“This step accentuates DeKalb County’s intention to ensure that animal welfare aligns with both modern best practices and the heartfelt wishes of its residents,” a press release from Commissioner Terry’s office says.