Northwest Atlanta Library, 2489 Perry Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, US

Fulton County Animal Services provides animal care and control. The shelter usually houses more than 200 animals. Purebred and mixed-breed dogs, as well as cats, are available for adoption at the shelter. Adoption fees are $85 for dogs and $65 for cats. The fee includes recommended shots, de-worming, micro-chipping and spaying or neutering. Find available pets on the agency's website or visit in person. Impounded animals are held for a minimum of seven days. It costs $35 to release an animal, plus $15 per day for boarding. The shelter gives vaccinations in the lobby, Monday through Friday, from 2 pm to 5pm for $10 per shot. Low-cost and free spay and neuter events, as well as low-cost shot clinics, are offered during the year. Training classes and pet-retention counseling are provided by the shelter, as well. Fulton County contracts with the nonprofit organization Barking Hound Village Foundation to manage the shelter. The organization encourages on- and off-site adoptions, works with rescue groups and assists owners with locating lost pets.