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Adopt a free pet Memorial Day weekend in DeKalb and Fulton counties

M.C. Huggins, a 1 year old mixed breed, is one of the many dogs that can be adopted for free this Memorial Day weekend at DeKalb Animal Services.

Credit: DeKalb Animal Services

Credit: DeKalb Animal Services

M.C. Huggins, a 1 year old mixed breed, is one of the many dogs that can be adopted for free this Memorial Day weekend at DeKalb Animal Services.
By Alaa Elassar
May 24, 2018

Anyone in DeKalb or Fulton county interested in adopting a furry friend can do so for free this Memorial Day weekend.

LifeLine Animal Project, which manages Fulton and DeKalb County Animal Services, will be waiving adoption fees on all animals from May 25 to May 27 at the shelters in both Atlanta and Chamblee.

The free adoptions will include the pet’s spay or neuter, deworming, and heart-worm test. The animals will also be given required vaccinations and will be microchipped.

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The LifeLine Animal Project aims to adopt out 20,000 dogs and cats in Atlanta over the next three years.

Both shelters will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

They will be closed on Memorial Day.

Dekalb County Animal Services is located at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Chamblee.

Fulton County Animal Services is located at 860 Marietta Boulevard NW in Atlanta.

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