Fulton County Animal Shelter overcrowded by 73 dogs, waiving some adoption fees

The Brief

  • Fulton County Animal Services is experiencing severe overcrowding, exceeding its target capacity by over 73 dogs, and urgently needs public assistance.
  • Immediate adoptions and fostering are crucial to reduce the shelter population and prevent euthanasia; adoption fees are waived through Thursday, with free adoptions every Friday starting June 6.
  • The shelter encourages residents to visit in person or share their message on social media to help find homes for the animals.

ATLANTA Fulton County Animal Services has issued an urgent plea to the public as the shelter faces one of its most severe overcrowding crises to date.

The backstory:

The shelter has already exceeded its target capacity of 375 animals by more than 73 dogs after a recent court-related intake brought in 24 dogs in a single day. The emergency situation has pushed staff and resources to the limit.

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