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Peggy McCarthey received the Save Our DeKalb Animals (SODA) Partnership Award (on behalf of GA Pet Coalition) from Commissioner Michelle Long Spears on April 1, 2026 On April 1, 2026, District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears hosted the 3rd Annual State of DeKalb Animals Address and Luncheon at the Brookhaven City Centre, bringing together elected officials, advocates and residents who share a strong commitment to improving animal wellbeing in the community. At the meetin

Puppies being sold at an illegal outdoor location Last year, Georgia took a major step forward for animal welfare by passing a statewide law that bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in public places like parking lots, roadsides, and seasonal flea markets . This law targets the unregulated, transient sales that too often put animals and consumers at risk. Click here to read more about the state law . Passing this law was an important milestone, but now the focus turns to

Mother dog with puppies in deplorable conditions ACTION ALERT: Public comments needed to USDA by APRIL 20th regarding standards of care for breeding female dogs, and exercise and socialization for all dogs in USDA-regulated facilities (aka puppy mills). Feel free to use these talking points in your comments: As a U.S. citizen and voter, I care deeply about adequate standards of care for dogs. Every single dog raised in a USDA-regulated puppy mill deserves proper care for a h

A Proclamation by Governor Kemp recognized February 2026 as SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH in Georgia. Please use this Proclamation in any way that benefits your organization. Click here to download a pdf of the Proclamation . February 24th was WORLD SPAY DAY which promotes the sterilization of pets to reduce the number of unwanted and homeless animals. February was also designated by United Spay Alliance as FELINE FIX BY FIVE AWARENESS MONTH and highlights their campaign to enc

By Gregory DL Morris Published February 23, 2026 A 2025 “wet lab” training session in DeKalb County was one of several where veterinarians learn high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter techniques. Photo courtesy of LifeLine Animal Project Feb. 24 is World Spay Day and February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Georgia. February is also Feline Fix by Five month, a reminder to have kittens fixed before they turn five months old. That focus on prevention is important for t

Doraville became the 12th jurisdiction in Georgia to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the sale, display, or barter of dogs, cats, and...

Atlanta, GA — 9/10/25 — In Fulton County, Georgia, Joshua Allen was sentenced to 11 years in prison with no possibility of parole for the...

Here are a few recommendations from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) on how to keep your pets safe for the upcoming...

PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO LETTER OF THANKS FOR SB 20 AND HB 177 BY MAY 23rd: https://www.gapetcoalition.org/thank-you-for-your-support...

This week the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance to establish Georgia's FIRST local litter registry for...

On May 12, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to prohibit the retail sales of dogs and cats in pet stores....

The federal Puppy Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 2253) was recently introduced in Congress and provides additional requirements for the...

IT’S OFFICIAL! Governor Kemp signed HB 331 into law yesterday with an effective date of July 1, 2025 (official photo coming soon). The...

The GA Pet Coalition extends a very SPECIAL THANK YOU to Professor Lisa Milot for her numerous contributions over the years to advancing...

195 dogs and cats were sterilized during the two-day free Spayathon from May 2-3 at LifeLine Community Animal Center and Paws Atlanta....

Horse Racing is an ugly "sport". Horses are forced to run at a young age, even before they are totally grown and their bones and joints...

NATIONAL MILESTONE: 500 local governments across 31 states have passed ordinances prohibiting the sale of puppies and kittens in pet...

Photo credit: LifeLine Animal Project A Press Release published by United Spay Alliance on February 6, 2025 This past weekend, a remarkable collaboration of national, state, and local organizations came together for a first-in-the-nation “Canine Wet Lab.” This was a hands-on training opportunity for licensed veterinarians to learn safe, efficient high-quality high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgical techniques to improve dog spay/neuter surgery. The team of two veterinary t

MANY THANKS to the advocates who attended the DeKalb County BOC work session today regarding proposed ordinances to mitigate reckless and...

The approved budget items include: • Adjustments to salaries for animal control officers to ensure competitive compensation and attract...