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Animal Services
Field Enforcement
DeKalb County Animal Enforcement Services provides care, education, and protection services for animals in the fight against cruelty, while enforcing County ordinances. Animal Enforcement Officers are available Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 10:00pm. Animal Enforcement Officers are on duty or available for emergency responses 24/7.
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Phone: 404.294.2996 x2
After 5 p.m. emergencies, call 911
Web Address: https://www.dekalbanimalservices.com/
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For dead animal removal, please call: Department of Sanitation at 404.294.2900.
Dead Animal Collection
Phone: 404-294-2900
Web Address: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sanitation/animal-crematorydead-animal-collection
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Help With Pets
The DeKalb County Animal Enforcement has created a list of online resources to help pet owners with a wide variety of services, information, referrals, and tips. Visit their LifeLine Animal Project page for a complete listing.
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Web Address: https://dekalbanimalservices.com/resources/pet-help
Controlling Nuisance Wildlife
If you are having issues with nuisance wildlife, contact AWARE. The AWARE Wildlife Center rehabilitates Georgia’s injured and orphaned native wild animals and educates the community about peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
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Web Address: https://www.awarewildlife.org/
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You can also contact Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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Web Address: https://georgiawildlife.com/living-with-wildlife
Phone: 1.800.241.4113
Service Request Form: https://www.dekalbanimalservices.com/animal-control-service-request-form