Atlanta Animal Shelter Statistics

Compiled by Spot - Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together

Animal Shelter Policy Comparisons

Shelter Impounded 2003 Budget Employees Regular Remote Adoptions Adoption Fee Dog M/F Adoption Fee Cat M/F Added Value to Fee Sterilization S/N Comp 2003 Scanning Method of Kill Save Rate Budget per Impound Budget per Human Pop
Barrow County Animal Shelter 2,752 $359,759 8 full-time No 45/ 60 35/50 None Contract No Report On Entry IV 60.2% $130.73 $7.80
Bartow County Animal Shelter 8,016 $523,500 9 full-time 2 part-time Yes 75 65 Includes the first set of shots (including rabies), a wellness check at the vet, spay/neuter certificate, leash, collar with id tag. Cats and kittens tested for feline leukemia/FIV. One month sheltercare insurance. Contract No Report No IV for calm IP for agitated 27.4% $65.31 $6.89

Carroll County Animal Shelter

9,000 $338,053 7 full-time No 20 20 None Contract No Report On Entry IV 19.9% $37.56 $3.87
CherokeeCounty Animal Shelter 6,312 $1,021,180 17 full-time Yes 75 75 Dogs -HW tested, spay/neutered, SHPPC, Bordetella, dewormer and flea tx. Some will have rabies and HW prevention. Cats - Combo test, spay/neuter, FVRCP, FELV, dewormer, flea tx, some will have rabies. Prior to Adoption 100.0% Prior to Adoption or killing IV Sedation used only on animals that are hard to handle 51.0% $161.78 $7.20
Clayton County Animal Shelter 7,120 $598,799 11 full-time No 65 / 75 55 / 65 Dogs - Adoption Fee includes $40 toward spay or $30 toward neuter and $10 toward rabies. Cats - Adoption Fee includes $30 toward spay or $20 toward neuter and $10 toward rabies. Discounts are at participating vets only. Contract No Report ONLY if wearing a microchip tag Carbon Monoxide Chamber 25.5% <>$84.10 $2.53
Cobb County Animal Shelter 15,943 $1,929,864 38 full-time 2 part-time No 40 adults 30 <1 yr 35 adults 30 <1 yr All animals get their first set of shots, deworming and most leave with a microchip. Dogs are heartworm checked. Contract but some purebreds are fixed prior to adoption 90.8% On Entry,2nd day,3rd time prior to adoption/kill Carbon monoxide chamber 42.1% $121.05 $3.18
Coweta County Animal Shelter 2,396 $399,450 7 full-time 2 inmates No Dog 20 Puppy 15 Cat 15 Kitten 10 None Contract No Report On Entry and before kill Gas 41.1% $166.72 $4.48
Dekalb County Animal Shelter 11,514 $2,206,534 38 full-time Yes 67 /72 42 / 62 Dogs - includes all vaccinations, heartworm test, spay/neuter and one year county registration fee. Cats - includes all vaccinations, spay/neuter and one year county registration fee. Most done pre-adoption. If too young will go with contract and pre-paid certificate. Invalid Report On Entry and before kill >Over 12 pounds IV. Under 12 pounds IP. 21.5% $191.64 $3.31
Douglas County Animal Shelter 6,008 $518,000 10 full-time Yes Dog 20 Puppy 5 Cat 15 Kitten 5 None Contract No Report On Entry and before kill IV 26.2% <>$86.22 $5.62
Fayette County Animal Shelter 1480 $278,000 5 full-time 1 part-time 1 inmate Sometimes Dog 20 Puppy 5 Cat 15 Kitten 5 Dogs and Cats -includes 50% off sterilization and 25% off first vet visit. 50% off of training with Bark Busters. Contract No Report On Entry and before kill IV with presedation, IVE for kittens and wildlife 47.2% $187.84 $3.05
Forsyth County Animal Shelter 3,464 $549,000 4 full-time No Refuses to provide info Refuses to provide info Refuses to provide info Refuses to provide info No Report On Entry Refuses to provide info 24.5% $158.49 $5.69
Fulton County Animal Services 10,509 $2,189,000 48 full-time Yes 3 places each weekend plus special events 85 65 Dogs - vet exam, spay/neuter, heartworm test, vaccinations, deworming, rabies, microchip, leash, collar, ID tag, one month sheltercare insurance. Cats - vet exam, spay/neuter, combo test, vaccinations, deworming, rabies, microchip, cat carrier, one month sheltercare insurance. Prior to Adoption 99.8% On Entry Before Adopt Before Kill IV for most IP with sedation for aggressive or feral IC only if unconscious 45.4% $208.30 $2.68
Gwinnett County Animal Shelter 13,133 $1,732,973 28 full-time No 30 unfixed +50 for s/n 30 unfixed +50 for s/n None Contract and some sterilized on site No Report On Entry IV IM if animal is too aggressive to handle 43.6% $131.96 $2.94
Hall County (Hall Humane) 13,078 $900,000 14full-time 6 part-time Yes On weekends 60 60 Dogs - Includes DHLPP, rabies, heartworm test, deworming, spay/neuter certificate Cats - includes shots, rabies, combo test, deworming, spay/neuter certificate Contract No Report No IV 29.3% $68.82 $6.46
Henry County Animal Shelter 5,328 $577,000 12 full-time Unknown 15 unfixed +70 for s/n 15 unfixed +40 for s/n None Contract No Report No Carbon monoxide chamber 22.2% $108.30 $4.83
Newton County Animal Shelter 5,563 $505,190 10 full-time No 25 25 Receives a $15 to $25 rebate from the human society upon presenting proof of sterilization of their adopted animal. Contract No Report On Entry and Before Kill IV Sedation as needed 22.1% $90.81 $8.15
Paulding County Animal Shelter 5,642 $250,000 10 full-time 1 part-time No 35 35 Includes microchip and first distemper/DHPP shot Contract No Report On Entry and Before Kill IV IC if health problem or injury 48.4% $44.31 $3.06
Rockdale County Animal Shelter 3,227 $273,000 5 full-time No 30 20 Adoption fee includes a $12 rabies vaccine Contract No Report On Entry Carbon monoxide chamber 26.2% <>$84.60 $3.89
Spalding County Animal Shelter 4,743 $251,386 5 full-time No Dog 32 Puppy 20 Cat 32 Kitten 20 Includes a rabies voucher Contract No Report No Carbon monoxide chamber 32.4% $53.00 $4.30
Walton County Animal Shelter 4,086 $362,807 7 full-time No 40 40 Includes a rabies voucher Contract No Report On Entry IV 21.0% $88.79 $5.98
Totals 139,314 $15,245,495 293 FT 12 PT 3 Inmates                 33.5% $109.43 $3.61
Impounded 2003 Budget Employees Regular Remote Adoptions Adoption Fee Dog M/F Adoption Fee Cat M/F Added Value to Fee Sterilization S/N Comp 2003 Scanning Method of Kill Save Rate Budget per Impound Budget per Human Pop