Just posted on the Oakhurst Message Board…

The Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, and the City of Decatur Police Department would like to invite all neighbors to a special meeting about the stray dogs in the neighborhood. Several officers will be in attendance, along with having an informational agenda / presentation that’s educational. Please join us for this informational session held at Solarium on Monday December 7th at 7:00PM.

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.

See the list in the continuation… Read the rest of this entry »