On Tuesday, DeKalb Commissioners approved $160,000 for four air-conditioned animal transport trucks.

DeKalb CEO Vernon Jones has made treatment of stray animals his issue. Rep. Stan Watson has also jumped on the issue in his bid to replace Jones.

Next up, the $6 mil it will take to build a new shelter.

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In other pet news, The Southern Hope Humane Society has a new ad campaign called “Don’t Get a Dog“.  Along with pictures of abused and neglected dogs, there’s a “Don’t Get a Dog if…” list.

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Wordsmiths seems to be doing a great job bringing a diverse array of writers to Decatur.

Cable and Tweed announces that Ani DiFranco will be at Wordsmiths on Tuesday, November 13th at1p. She will be reading from and discussing her new book of poetry, Verses, but not performing any music.

If you’re interested in hearing her perform, make sure to get tickets for her Variety Playhouse concert that evening.