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.

Hattip: Decatur-DeKalb

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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Rep. Stan Watson will hold an open forum Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at Holy Trinity Church at 515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, regarding dog and cat euthanization in DeKalb county. According to Watson “More dogs and cats are killed in Atlanta shelters than in the entire country of Great Britain,”. That’s a pretty shocking statement and I would welcome any elaboration on it in the comments section.

Conditions at the DeKalb Animal Shelter have been in the media spotlight since last year when two dogs died in hot trucks that lacked air-conditioning. CEO Jones wants to acquire new vans and is still seeking money from the state legislature to build a entirely new shelter facility.

Let’s hope this issue continues to be covered. Not only does the county need a new facility, but we all need to take more responsibility for our pets. Listen to Bob Barker and don’t be a backyard breeder.