Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta animal shelter takes in 87 pets from rural counties

This pup is up for adoption at LifeLine.

Credit: LifeLine Animal Shelter

Credit: LifeLine Animal Shelter

This pup is up for adoption at LifeLine.
By J.D. Capelouto
April 13, 2020

A nonprofit animal shelter in Atlanta has taken in dozens of pets from several Georgia animal shelters that have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

LifeLine Animal Project, which manages animal services for Fulton and DeKalb counties, said it rescued 41 dogs and 46 cats from Gilmer, Franklin and Douglas county shelters that would have been euthanized over the past two weeks.

The pets are now available for adoption at the LifeLine Community Animal Center shelter, located at 3180 Presidential Drive in the Atlanta area.

RELATED: As Atlantans hunker down, hundreds of pets adopted from public shelters

The shelter has remained open during the pandemic, but is only allowing visits after scheduling an appointment.

LifeLine is currently offering $20 adoptions through April 30, which includes the animal's spay/neuter, microchiping and vaccines. Anyone interested in adopting or fostering a pet should fill out a questionnaire at LifeLineAnimal.org/adopt or LifeLineAnimal.org/foster. To view pets available for adoption or foster or for additional information, please visit LifeLine's website.

Follow DeKalb County News on Facebook and Twitter 

About the Author

J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Follow J.D. Capelouto on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau performs with Byron Henry Rose and Friends at the conclusion of South Fulton’s State of the City address May 1, 2025, at the Southwest Arts Center. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

South Fulton mayor gives farewell address on city’s 8th anniversary

Hundreds gather for State of the City address and to hear khalid kamau's goodbye speech.

4 injured after roof collapses at Forsyth business during storms

The state’s far northwest corner is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather on Friday afternoon and evening.

Dickens administration aims to wipe out $33M deficit before budget cycle begins

According to the mayor’s office, the original $33 million deficit — about 3% of last year’s general fund budget — has already been reduced by half.

The Latest

Becton, Dickinson and Company and its predecessor, C.R. Bard, were hit Friday with a $20 million verdict in a landmark toxic exposure trial tied to the companies' facility in Covington, Georgia. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

$20M verdict awarded to retired truck driver in landmark trial

4 injured after roof collapses at Forsyth business during storms

As Atlanta’s new tree protection rules take shape, home builders push back

Featured

A new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explored what Georgians thought about the first 100 days in office of President Donald Trump’s second term. Photo illustration by Philip Robibero/AJC

Credit: Philip Robibero/AJC

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about Donald Trump’s first 100 days, the issues and 2026 election

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see how Georgians' opinions differ about politics based on their gender, age, race, education, income and political leaning.

Dickens administration aims to wipe out $33M deficit before budget cycle begins

According to the mayor’s office, the original $33 million deficit — about 3% of last year’s general fund budget — has already been reduced by half.

Gwinnett judge won’t apply Kemp’s new lawsuit limits to landmark trial

The judge overseeing a landmark trial in Gwinnett County refused to apply Gov. Brian Kemp’s new lawsuit-limiting legislation to the case.