Advocates for DeKalb Animals

Tomorrow is Election Day! Will we see you at the polls? 🐾🗳️

Our pets can’t tell the County Commission that the shelter is too full. They can’t ask for better public safety or more accessible vet care. They rely on us to do that for them.

Please take 15 minutes tomorrow, May 19, to head to your polling place. It is the single most effective way to advocate for a more humane DeKalb. Easily find your polling location here ➡️ tinyurl.com/DC-GA-polls!

We believe transparency is the best tool for advocacy.

We sent a policy survey to every candidate running for DeKalb County Commission to find out exactly where they stand on animal welfare. Responses were encouraging, but showed us how much work we still have to do.

Before you head to the polls, please take a moment to see where your candidates stand on the animal crisis in DeKalb County.

Read the full survey results at www.advocatesfordekalbanimals.com/dekalb-commissioner-candidates-2026 (link in bio!) ✅

Do you have a cat community near you? This event is free and will be excellent.

Whole Cat Workshop: Georgia Join Community Cats Central’s Stacy, Elizabeth, and KP for a rare, in-person full-day workshop dedicated to advancing feline welfare across Georgia — and a celebration of 10 years of the Community Cats Podcast! This action-packed day brings together advocates, veterinarians, and community leader...

Why vote for animals? Because it WORKS! 🐾✨

Your voice at the ballot box translates directly into better lives for DeKalb’s pets. From securing shelter funding to improving local animal laws, the County Commission holds the keys to the progress we’ve seen so far.

THE WINS:
- Increased funding for affordable and accessible spay/neuter programs to reduce the number of animals entering our shelter annually.
- The addition of the 120-kennel New Pet Village adjacent to the shelter to eliminate small pop-up crates and alleviate overcrowding.
- The passing of legislation limiting the number of litters produced by breeders and requiring pet owners to register the litters.
- The passing of an ordinance that restricts the transient sale of pets on public rights of way, such as retail parking lots or parks.

THE GOAL: We need leaders who will continue to prioritize shelter overcrowding and animal safety.
Your vote is their voice. See you at the polls when early voting starts April 27! 🗳️🐕