DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Animal Shelter needs your help as a surplus of dogs is causing an overcrowding issue.
Thursday evening, the shelter said they brought in a group of 15 additional dogs, who are “adding even more pressure to our already crowded shelter.”
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With an additional 15 dogs housed at the shelter, that brings the count up to 590 dogs.
When overcrowding becomes an issue, this causes the shelter to consider euthanasia for dogs who cannot find a home.
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The shelter said it desperately needs to bring the number of dogs down to 545 by Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The best way you can help is to consider fostering or adopting a dog. If you’re interested, you can visit the shelter at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
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