DeKalb Animal Shelter Grand Opening Set for July 26

DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County will host a grand opening for the new animal shelter on Wednesday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. The new 33,440-square-foot facility sits on 5.3 acres of land in Chamblee and can accommodate more than 400 animals. The facility also features a 1,300-square-foot clinic that includes a surgery prep and surgery room, lab area, secure pharmacy storage and holding areas for animals scheduled for surgery. The clinic will provide spay-and-neuter services for animals adopted from the shelter.

WHO:              CEO Michael Thurmond

                        DeKalb County Board of Commissioners

                        Lifeline Animal Project staff members

WHERE:         3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

                        *Parking is available in front of the animal shelter 

VISUALS:       New facility including 12 adoption rooms and several play yards. Animals will   

                        also be housed at the facility and available for adoption.                              

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