(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 10, 2024) – The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center has reached a critical capacity with more than 180 adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens currently under care. To ease the strain on staff and resources, the shelter urgently requests potential adopters and foster families to take advantage of waived adoption fees. The shelter is also covering the cost of spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchips for all adopted pets.

“Our largest animals, the big dogs, are always the hardest to find placement for," said Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division Director Katrina Amaro. "Getting more animals into permanent adoptive homes or temporary foster placements is critical."

For those interested in fostering pets, Gwinnett County will provide food, preventive vet care and basic supplies like leashes at no cost.

To learn more about adopting or fostering a shelter pet, visit GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com. The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.