LifeLine Animal Project Reports Record-Breaking Surrenders for May and June

LifeLine Animal Project, which operates three shelters across Fulton and DeKalb counties, is offering a “Twice the Fun for the Price of One” cat and kitten adoption promotion through August 31, 2025. The deal comes as the organization reports an unprecedented surge in animal intake, including record-breaking dog surrenders.

Here are the highlights from LifeLine’s operational summaries for May and June:

Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS):

• 984 animals came into the shelter in June 2025 — a 30%increase over June 2024 —- the highest intake since 2017

• Cat intakes rose 71% from June 2024 to June 2025

• Dog surrenders increased 281% (from 16 to 61) between May 2024 and May 2025 

DeKalb County Animal Services (DCAS):

• 979 animals came into the shelter in June 2025 — a 22% increase over June 2024 — the second highest intake since 2017

• Cat intakes rose 73% year-over-year

• Dog surrenders increased 125% (from 35 to 79) between May 2024 and May 2025 — 

Combined Totals (FCAS + DCAS):

• Overall dog surrenders jumped 175% year-over-year in May

• Despite the large numbers of animals coming in, LifeLine had a successful lifesaving rate of over 90% and continues to need the community’s support in adopting and fostering animals

To help ease overcrowding and promote feline companionship, LifeLine's BOGO adoption special allows adopters to take home two cats or kittens for just $25. Adopting in pairs helps reduce feline anxiety and supports socialization and enrichment.

LifeLine is also continuing its “Free Dog Friday” promotion through August 29, 2025. Every Friday, adopters can bring home a dog from any LifeLine shelter at no cost. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations.

To view adoptable animals or learn about fostering opportunities at any of LifeLine’s four shelters, visit LifeLineAnimal.org.

About LifeLine Animal Project

A nonprofit organization founded in 2002, LifeLine Animal Project helps over 43,000 pets every year in and around Atlanta, Georgia. Their mission is focused on ending the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals through innovative programs and accessible services. LifeLine manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services, the largest open-intake shelters in Atlanta. Every year, LifeLine places over 10,000 pets into adoptive homes. LifeLine is the largest spay/neuter provider in the state of Georgia and provides free and low-cost veterinary care options across three clinics and a mobile veterinary unit. LifeLine’s outreach efforts provide food, supplies, pet care and a true safety net to people and pets most in need so they can stay together. Their programs include Pets For Life in Fulton County, four annual Healthy Pets events, and pet support services at the DeKalb County animal shelter. LifeLine invests $0.91 of every dollar donated back into its shelters, programs, and lifesaving efforts. If you want to be IN for Atlanta’s animals, please visit LifeLineAnimal.org, or follow LifeLine on Facebook, Instagram, and X.