700+ Pets Adopted, Fostered From ATL Shelter During Coronavirus

ATLANTA, GA — Atlantans are opening up their hearts and homes as they step up to take in the city’s shelter animals during the coronavirus outbreak. LifeLine Animal Project said that from March 13-20, 328 animals were adopted and another 418 fostered after LifeLine put out a plea for adopters and foster homes.

With 40-to-60 animals entering their shelters daily, LifeLine, which manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services and has a private shelter, says it is critical to get an additional 300 dogs and cats out due to limited space. They are offering $20 adoptions through March 31, which includes the animal’s spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For customer safety and convenience, the organization is offering appointment-only visits. They will also bring animals outside to meet people at their cars.

According to LifeLine Founder and CEO Rebecca Guinn, the community’s response exceeded her organization’s expectations.

“We are very moved by the Atlanta community’s outpouring of support,” she said. “We hope it continues as is it still critical to move as many shelter animals into loving homes as possible.”

Those unable to adopt can still make a huge difference and have a positive impact by fostering a dog in their home as they ride out the coronavirus pandemic. LifeLine will supply the crate (while supplies last), veterinary care, food and other essentials. To learn more and make appointments to foster or adopt, please visit LifeLineAnimal.org/foster or LifeLineAnimal.org/adopt.

For more information on how you can help, including donating supplies or funds, visit bit.ly/helpATLanimals.

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