DeKalb County Animal Control

Pre Adopption Screening/Medical Work

All potential adopters must fill out an adoption application.

Animals placed for adoption at the DeKalb County Animal Services facility will be screened for health and temperament. Animals available are heartworm tested and negative when put into the adoption ward, and have received specific vaccinations. Animals may also have a current Rabies vaccine that was administered by a licensed Veterinarian. Many animals are already altered and ready to adopt, but, if not, all animals will be altered before leaving the facility.

Spay/Neuter Requirements

Georgia State law requires that any public, or private animal shelter, or Animal Control agency operated by a political subdivision of this state, Humane Society, or public or private animal refuge shall make provisions for the sterilization of all dogs or cats acquired from such shelter, agency, society, or refuge.

Fees

Adoption fees include all medical work done to date, alter surgery required by State law, and a one year county registration fee.

MALE

FEMALE

DOG

$ 87.00

$ 92.00

CAT

$ 62.00

$ 82.00

Other animals are occasionally available. These include ferrets, rabbits, birds, iguanas, livestock, and pocket pets-hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc. Adoption fees are $21.00 for most species. Depending on species, livestock may be higher.