DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — 30 dogs and the remains of one other were seized from a "cruelty and suspected dog fighting case" off Creekford Lane in Lithonia, according to DeKalb County officials.
Currently, DeKalb County Animal Services only has room to house 11 of the 30 dogs. The shelter already reached its limits, housing 548 dogs in their care, according to their Facebook post.
The new intake of dogs is creating “more of an emergency situation” for the shelter. Many of the dogs coming in are malnourished, with two having severe injuries and found living without food, water and lighting, DeKalb County Police said.
While the new dogs receive treatment, police are investigating the case, making adoption unlikely right now.
30 dogs rescued, 1 dies
While the new dogs aren’t available for adoption yet, the shelter has 150 medium and large pets ready to go to a new home.
If you would like to adopt, the shelter is open Thursday, Friday and throughout the weekend. If you would like to foster, you can make an appointment here or “just come in and save a life,” the post added.
If you can’t adopt or foster, donations are needed to help with the care of the new dogs. You can donate by clicking the link here.
DeKalb County Animal Services is at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Chamblee.
Police also ask that if you have any information about the case, to call their East Investigative Unit at 770-482-0309.
