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.…