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DeKalb commissioner announces expanded funding, spay‑neuter targets and shelter investments
Summary
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears highlighted new county investments and local programs aimed at reducing shelter overcrowding, including stepped‑up spay/neuter targets, vouchers and a mobile clinic program; Lifeline and county partners described capacity pressures from court‑held animals.
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, DeKalb County District 2 commissioner, told attendees at the third annual State of DeKalb Animals address that the county is investing more in prevention and care to reduce shelter overcrowding.
"When animals are safe, healthy, and feel protected and cared for, our communities are stronger, safer, and more compassionate," Long Spears said during opening remarks.
Long Spears cited 2025 shelter figures and program targets in laying out the county's approach. She said total intake in 2025 was 9,666 animals and that adoptions rose 23.4% to 5,786. Returns to owners were reported at 1,167. Long Spears said foster placements and community programs are contributing to better outcomes and that the county remains challenged by court‑held animals, which she reported at one…
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