DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement has two divisions: Shelter Services and Enforcement Services. 


The Shelter Services Division is managed by LifeLine Animal Project, a non-profit organization whose programs strengthen the entire animal welfare community by promoting homeless pet adoption, providing affordable spay/neuter services, increasing public awareness, and advocating for lifesaving public policy. 

Animal Shelter Customer Service (LifeLine Animal Project): 404.294.2949

Adoptions Office: 404.294.2165

Pet Help Resources & Assistance: 404.294.2279

Pet Registration (PetData): 1.877.835.6788

Rescue Groups: 404.294.2963


The Enforcement Services Division remains county-operated under the DeKalb County Public Safety umbrella. This division enforces local and state laws regarding animals including handling complaints about animals and their care, rabies control, vicious and dangerous animals and cruelty or neglect of animals. 


Field Enforcement Division (DeKalb County):

Mailing address: 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032

Field Enforcement: 404.294.2996

Fax: 404.294.2947

Animal Service Requests: complaints@dekalbcountyga.gov

Cruelty report hotline number: 404.294.2939 


To learn more visit Dekalb County Animal Services