DeKalb County Animal Services

DeKalb Animals Services and Enforcement is a section of the DeKalb County Police Department, Special Operations Division. As such, we not only provide services to the public, but also provide support services to local law enforcement. We impound large numbers of animals from drug busts, warrant services, and evictions as well as strays, Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous cases, cruelty complaints, and Abandonments. Many animals are on hold for law enforcement cases through local and state courts.

Lost and stray animals are held at Dekalb Animal Services for five business day stray waiting period in order to give their owners a chance to reclaim. After that time period, adoptable animals are held as long as space allows.Adoption fees Female dog - $92.00 Male dog - $87.00 Female cat - $82.00 Male cat - $62.00 Adopted animals receive complete vaccinations and are altered. Dogs receive heartworm testing. Once adopted, animals are transported to our veterinarians for vaccination, altering, and testing. However, once services are rendered, there are no refunds. If testing is positive it will be up to the new owner to correct any medical issues that would have been screened out in our adoption program. Once all medical work is completed, the new owner can pick the animal up either from us or the vet usually the next day.