Clear the Shelters Is Back and Better Than Ever
August is officially one of the best months of the year to welcome a furry friend into your home. Clear the Shelters has returned, and Fulton County Animal Services and the LifeLine Community Animal Center are celebrating with $25 adoptions all month long, plus FREE adoptions from August 27th through the 31st.
This lifesaving initiative helps hundreds of pets find loving homes each year, and Metro Atlanta families have an incredible opportunity to adopt, support local shelters, and experience the joy of responsible pet ownership.
LifeLine Animal Project manages Fulton County Animal Services, the largest animal welfare organization in Georgia, helping more than 43,000 pets every year. Their mission is to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals through innovative programs, low‑cost veterinary care, and community support.
What Your Adoption Includes
Every adoption through Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine includes:
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Vaccinations
- Microchip
- And additional wellness support
These services ensure your new pet begins life in your home healthy, safe, and ready to thrive.
Why Positive Pet Ownership Matters
Bringing home a pet is more than a moment of excitement. It is a responsibility of a long‑term commitment to love and care for your forever fur baby. Positive pet ownership helps:
- Teach children empathy, responsibility, and compassion
- Strengthen family bonds through shared care and routines
- Improve mental health and reduce stress
- Create safer, happier communities
- Reduce shelter overcrowding and save lives
When families adopt with intention and care, pets flourish and so do the people who love them.
Meet Your New Best Friend
Fulton County Animal Services welcomes more than 18,000 animals every year, and many are waiting right now for a second chance at their forever home. Whether you are looking for a playful puppy, a gentle senior dog, a curious kitten, or a calm adult cat, there is a perfect match for every family.
You can browse adoptable pets online or visit the shelter at:
1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30336
Free Adoptions: Thursday, August 27th through Monday, August 31st
Mark your calendars! During the final week of August, adoption fees are completely waived. This is the perfect time for families who have been considering adoption to take the leap and welcome a new companion home.
How You and Your Family Can Support Clear the Shelters
Even if you are not ready to adopt, there are many ways to help:
- Foster a pet temporarily
- Donate supplies or funds to LifeLine Animal Project
- Share adoptable pets on social media
- Volunteer at the shelter
- Help reunite lost pets through LifeLine’s Home Free Program, which waives reclaim fees for first‑time lost pets
Every action—big or small—helps save lives.
A Loving Home Changes Everything
Clear the Shelters is more than an event. It is a movement which brings hope, healing, and happiness to pets and families across Metro Atlanta. If your heart has been nudging you toward adoption, this is your moment.
Visit FultonAnimalServices.com to explore adoptable pets and learn more about the Clear the Shelters specials.
