Animal advocates are calling for help as dozens of dogs are at risk of being put down if they cannot find a permanent or foster home by Thursday night, Oct. 2.

The DeKalb County Animal Shelter and Fulton County Animal Shelter are overcrowded and say they no longer have space for more dogs. If they can’t find homes, the dogs will be euthanized.

“Our team is ready to welcome adopters and fosters who can step up for these pets,” the DeKalb shelter said.

“If we cannot move these dogs out, we will be forced to make heartbreaking decisions no one wants to make. This is truly a community crisis– and the community can help,” the Fulton shelter said.

The shelters will be open until 8 p.m. Thursday night. The DeKalb County Animal Shelter is located at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The Fulton Coun

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