Together, we can make and keep Atlanta a no-kill community. Are you in?
Adopt • Spay & Neuter • Volunteer • DonateSaving Every Life Possible
LifeLine Animal Project isn’t your average animal welfare organization. We take a holistic approach to improving the standard of care for animals in Atlanta through management of the county shelters, adoption programs, spay and neuter clinics and community outreach efforts.
Since taking over management of DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services in 2013, thousands of lives have been saved and adoptions have been increased by 150%!
Over 15,000 homeless animals (that's more than 40 a day!) enter our shelters each year. Our goal is that all healthy and treatable pets leave our shelters alive and find loving homes. It is a huge, continual effort to find homes for thousands of pets. How do we do it? Read more about how we’re transforming Atlanta into a no-kill community here.
Pets for Life Profile: Erick and Junior
Our Pets for Life Program provides resources to people like Erick and his dog Junior who have little or no access to them!
LifeLine's Community Cat Program
LifeLine's Community Cat Program is the first and largest organized feral cat program in Atlanta!
Adopt a Senior Pet
Adopting a senior pet is like fast-forwarding to the best part!Recent Highlights
Shelter Dog with a Job: Introducing Otter
Hi friends! Otter here -
I’m going on week 12 of life, and just wanted to tell you about all the cool things that have been happening so far!
In case you haven’t yet heard, I was born in the shelter. The shelter was nice and the people were friendly, but it was no place for a puppy. So me, my 8 siblings and my mom got to go stay with a foster in their home until we were old enough to be adopted. She took such good care of us but alas, it was time for us all to go our separate ways.
Community Cats: How you can become an advocate!
Did you know that community cats (or feral cats) are an intergal part of humane animal welfare? affective community cat programs include a TNR (trap-neuter-return) program, which aims to trap the cat(s), spay/neuter them and then return them to the same location. Such programs provide life-saving options for cats who might otherwise be euthanized. Additionally, overtime they reduce the population of community cat colonies. Below are some frequently asked questions + how you can help Atlanta become a lifesaving community!
Bringing Big Valley Home
Big Valley was adopted from our DeKalb location four years ago. He came into our care as a cruelty case; he had been shot and had wounds all over his body. We were thrilled when Anthony, his wife and his six grandkids decided to adopt Big Valley! We knew it was a perfect match from the start.
But now, Anthony and his family need our help. Due to financial hardships, they lost their home and were forced to move into temporary housing without Big Valley. We agreed to hold Big Valley for the family until they could get back on their feet and find affordable, pit bull friendly housing.
Anthony and his family come up to our shelter every week to visit him. They bring him treats and walk him and give him lots of love. And they shed tears every time they have to leave him.
This is Big Valley's family, and we want to do everything in our power to keep them together.
Love, Loss and Pickles
James lost his best friend, Janet, last month. He met her 27 years ago while living in Illinois, and due to their 30-year-age difference, James became like the son Janet had never had. The pair had a wonderful friendship and had even created a secret nickname for each other, “Pickles.” Whenever James saw anything with a pickle on it (an ornament, a giant greeting card, etc.) he would mail it to Janet to let her know he was thinking of her. Eventually James moved to Georgia, but he still received daily texts and calls from Pickles.
Sleepover Program
LifeLine's Sleepover Program has received a lot of attention lately! This is a great opportunity for both volunteers and shelter dogs. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Staff Pick: Money
Money is a giant lovebug! This chunk of love is treat motivated and loves working on new tricks and training. He also loves to give big, slobbery kisses.
Fostering Saves Lives
We provide the vet care, pet supplies and support you need. You just provide the love!
LifeLine Animal Project is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie's Fund®, helping to achieve a no-kill nation #ThanksToMaddie.
More on LifeLine
Learn About The LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics
The LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics are low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics that have performed more than 85,000 low or no-cost surgeries since 2005!
Save Big At Our Pet Wellness Days
We are offering low-cost vaccinations, heartworm/combo testing, microchipping, and more. Also, learn how you can save even more!LifeLine's Catlanta is Saving Lives
LifeLine Animal Project’s Catlanta is the first and largest organized feral and community cat assistance program in the Atlanta area dedicated to humanely controlling feral cat colonies.
"What Is TNR and How Do I Get Started?"
The process of Trap-Neuter-Return can seem daunting. Well don't worry because we are here to help! If you follow our steps, you will be a TNR pro in no time.
Common Concerns and Myths About Feral Cats
There are many concerns, misconceptions, and outright myths about feral cats, so we decided to compile some resources to address them.Join LifeLine's Outreach Efforts
LifeLine builds grassroots support by using innovative strategies designed to address pet needs in under-resourced areas. Addressing the need for accessible, affordable pet care, our programs empower the pet owners.
Free Dog Houses and Kennels are Breaking Chains
Many owners contact us about helping them transition their "outdoor" or teathered pet into an "indoor" dog. We have gathered the resources together to successfully do just that!
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LifeLine Animal Project
Founded in 2002 and now managing DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, LifeLine Animal Project is the leading non-profit organization working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metro Atlanta shelters. Together, we will make Atlanta a no-kill community.
LifeLine Animal Project is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.