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Protecting People, Pets & Wildlife in Dekalb County
Our officers respond to emergencies, enforce animal ordinances, and partner with the community to promote responsible pet ownership and public safety.
🚨 For immediate emergencies, please call our dispatch or 911 as appropriate.
On the front lines: Officers respond daily to animal emergencies, cruelty investigations, and wildlife concerns throughout Dekalb County.
How We Serve Dekalb County
From stray animals and wildlife calls to cruelty investigations and education, our team is here to help.
Field Enforcement & Response
Officers respond to stray, aggressive, injured, or nuisance animals and enforce county ordinances.
Ordinance Education
We help residents understand leash laws, tethering rules, bite procedures, and the new Litter Registry.
Wildlife & Rabies Safety
Addressing wildlife conflicts with public safety and humane care as top priorities.
In the Field: Officer Stories
Animal Control Officer
“We visited multiple schools to talk about dog safety and respecting animals. Bite reports dropped in that area afterward.”
Emergency Dispatcher
“A cruelty investigation became a multi-animal rescue. Partnering with local vets, we were able to get every animal safe and treated.”
News & Updates
Pet Litter Registry Rollout – January 1, 2026
The new litter registration ordinance will help track pet litters, promote spay/neuter, and connect owners with vaccines and microchips.
2025 Rabies Alerts (most recent)
On September 29, 2025, a raccoon exposed to a family pet in the Lincolndale Court area of Ellenwood was submitted for Rabies testing. Test results revealed the raccoon to be POSITIVE for Rabies.
On August 8, 2025, a stray cat involved in a bite incident near Sheppard Road in Stone Mountain was submitted for Rabies testing. Test results revealed the cat to be POSITIVE for Rabies.
On June 11, 2025, a stray cat involved in a bite incident near Cedar Ridge Trail in Stone Mountain was submitted for Rabies testing . Test results revealed the cat to be POSITIVE for Rabies.
On June 11, 2025, a stray cat involved in a bite incident near Maryland Drive in Doraville was submitted for Rabies testing. Test results revealed the cat to be POSITIVE for Rabies.
Community Impact
Service calls responded to this year
Animals assisted through rescue and welfare checks
Community outreach events and school programs
Need to Report a Concern or Ask a Question?
Use our online request forms or contact our team directly. We’re here to help.
For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2000