
The “No-Kill” Controversy
Recent media coverage has called out LifeLine’s “no-kill” philosophy as the culprit in this ongoing crisis, despite the fact that shelters across the country are experiencing the same challenges. We’d
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Recent media coverage has called out LifeLine’s “no-kill” philosophy as the culprit in this ongoing crisis, despite the fact that shelters across the country are experiencing the same challenges. We’d

Given that this year has been one of the most difficult in LifeLine’s history, our teams have been forced to make heartbreakingly difficult decisions on a shorter timeline when it comes to dogs in urgent need of placement.

By waiving pet adoption fees, we have found that people are inspired to adopt and we want to clear up misconceptions surrounding fee-waived events.

A pet becomes an integral part of your life, as a friend, a family member and, most of all, a companion that can have a great impact on your mental health and wellbeing.

Nearly 5 million people report dog bites each year in the U.S. In this blog, we will cover some basic information to help prevent dog bites and keep the community and their animals, safe.

Lifeline’s impact this year is one we are extraordinarily proud of, as we faced some of our greatest challenges to continue helping people and pets in Atlanta. To wrap up this year, we wanted to share our top 10 moments of 2022!

Eliana is a hero for community cats! This dedicated young woman has inspired a whole community of TNR volunteers with her efforts to help cats and kittens in DeKalb County.

Pamela has spent 17 years making a difference in the lives of people and pets in Atlanta! Here is her journey to and through LifeLine.

Whether you’re a new pet or plant parent, you might not be aware that many plants are poisonous to dogs and cats. So, we’ve compiled a list below of pet safe plants for your household.

Each winter, LifeLine’s Pets for Life team and volunteers deliver warm straw, pet food and other pet supplies to as many families in need as possible.