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Dog adoptions suspended until June 5 at Gwinnett animal shelter

The Gwinnett County animal shelter is not taking in or adopting out dogs until June 5 as a preventative measure against the spread of dog flu. COURTESY GWINNETT ANIMAL WELFARE & ENFORCEMENT

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The Gwinnett County animal shelter is not taking in or adopting out dogs until June 5 as a preventative measure against the spread of dog flu. COURTESY GWINNETT ANIMAL WELFARE & ENFORCEMENT
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May 23, 2023

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center in Gwinnett County has stopped adopting out or taking in dogs until June 5.

The suspension is “a proactive measure against a canine viral infection,” according to the county website.

The center is still taking in cats and injured dogs. Pet owners can still reclaim lost dogs during business hours.

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You can search through the pets at the shelter here and fill out a foster questionnaire.

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.

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