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Monday: 10AM - 4PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 4PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 12PM
Thursday: ClosedFriday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: 10AM - 2PM
Sunday: Closed
DeKalb Animal Shelter is a professional and welcoming place for those looking to adopt a new pet. The facilities are kept clean, and the animals appear healthy, with staff who are knowledgeable and make the adoption process easy. Many reviews highlight the exceptional care provided by the staff, particularly an Animal Control Officer named Terry, who is noted for his kindness and expertise. The shelter also hosts events, such as the "Hogs for Dogs (and cats too)" poker run, to support their mission and make a difference in the community. Many believe that rescue animals make the best pets, and customers have shared positive experiences about adopting animals that fit right into their families. The shelter is respected for its commitment to animal welfare and the care given to all the animals there.
This is such a wonderful place. Such wonderful people that work here. They really care for the animals that are here. They do such hard work for the animals they're always a place that can use a great donation. Max and Chevy approve this review.
What can I say except that these people are the best, especially the Animal Control Officer, Terry. He had to come to my place and capture one of my cats whom had turned on both me and my other cats.
I had her quarantined in my bedroom since about 0135AM, 05/11, and was unable to go back in due to her aggressiveness. I called and got into contact with Terry about 0700AM and he put a plan in motion.
He was busy elsewhere and couldn't make it till about 1130AM. Once here, he was able to gain entry and get her. She was like a feral cat with rabies. Terry has an extreme love for animals and it shows. He didn't even charge me for coming out to get her, only the fee for...read full review
The guy that runs the place Terry, & his workers are super nice, explain everything n full details, keep the place clean, & animals fed & bathed & watered very well. They rescue what animals they can when the room is available & just all around very respectful