Public Notices
County names new Animal Control Director
Fayette County, Georgia Fayette County has named Tracy Thompson as the new director for the Fayette County Animal Control Department. Thompson was selected following an extensive recruitment process, including both internal and external candidates.
Thompson comes to Fayette County Animal Control with 28 years of experience in all areas of shelter and animal care, medical procedures, and management. She will assume her duties on July 11. Thompson is the former director of Dekalb County Animal Services. She managed day-to-day operations, trained staff, and facilitated humane care for animals. She also worked in Fulton County and with LifeLine Animal Project, the largest nonprofit animal organization in Georgia.
“We are excited to have Tracy Thompson joining our team. She managed two of the largest county shelters in metro Atlanta, Fulton and Dekalb. Tracy brings a vast knowledge in overseeing shelter operations. She worked with Lifeline, a nationally recognized innovator and pioneer in the animal welfare field. We are excited to have Tracy’s depth of experience as we continue to work with our animal advocate partners and volunteers to ensure we have a facility that meets our needs now and in the future,” Steve Rapson, Fayette County Manager said.
The Fayette County Animal Control Department has been dedicated to serving the community for close to 40 years. Our services include assistance to animals with public safety as the number one priority. To learn more about our services and to get involved with our work, please visit our website.
Ribbon Cutting Marks the Opening of New Animal Shelter
Fayette County, GA – April 11, 2024 - Fayette County Animal Shelter unveiled its new location with a ribbon cutting on April 11. The new facility includes larger accommodations for shelter pets including a pet grooming room and a large outdoor walking area.
For more information about the New Animal Shelter, please visit https://fayettecountyga.gov/animal_control/
ANIMAL SHELTER STATEMENT
Fayette County, GA – April 16, 2024 Fayette County heard the community’s concerns and implemented a solution. Staff removed the wall separating adjacent kennels, along with the kennel separating wall to create a L-shaped large kennel. This allows enough space for a medium or large dog to have a bed, water and move around before they are adopted. Additionally, staff removed the kennel separating wall in the smaller kennel to double their living space. This reduces the total number of kennels from 32 to 24, which is still 50% more space than what was in our previous kennel. There is overflow capacity in the isolation room that contains 10 larger kennels used primarily for isolation and observation. The overall kennel can be “right-sized” up or down with by existing staff based upon our capacity needs at the shelter. Our focus will now shift to implementing the additional on-sight improvements for walking trails and a livestock building. Fayette County remains committed to working with the community, animal advocate partners and volunteers to ensure we have a master plan that meets our growing needs in the future.
About the Fayette County Animal Shelter: The Fayette County Animal Shelter has been dedicated to serving the community for close to 40 years. Our services include assistance to animals with public safety as the number one priority. To learn more about our services and to get involved with our work, please visit FayetteCountyGa.gov
Rabies Linked to Peachtree City Stray Cat
Fayette County, Ga. — The Fayette County Animal Control is warning people about an incident with an aggressive cat behind the Crosstown Kroger on March 22. The office received a call about an aggressive cat who had bitten someone. The incident occurred at 564 Crosstown Drive near the golf cart paths behind the Crosstown Kroger. The cat was a black and white short-haired male. Before he was bitten, the victim said he heard people screaming near the area. The cat was captured and tested positive for rabies. The population is encouraged not pet or pick up stray animals. If you or anyone you know might have been scratched or bitten by this cat, please seek medical care. Additionally, please call 770-631-7210 Extension 0 to provide further information on this or other incidents.
Dunkin Donuts makes donation to Animal Shelter
December 15, 2023
Fayette County, GA – Dunkin Donuts presented a $1,000 check to the Fayette County Animal Shelter during the grand opening of their 1211 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City location on December 15. Reginald Jordan, Fayette County Animal Control’s Assistant Director received the donation on behalf of the shelter.
“On behalf of the animal shelter we are extremely grateful for the $1,000 donation. This money will be put to good used to provide all the things necessary to keep this shelter running smoothly for our shelter pets. We appreciate Dunkin Donuts for all the service they provide in the community. We can't thank them enough for their contribution to our animal shelter,” Jordan said.
The Fayette County Animal Shelter has been dedicated to serving the community for close to 40 years. Services include assistance to animals with public safety as the one priority. To learn more about our services and to get involved, please visit our website or call 770-631-7210
FAYETTE COUNTY ASSISTS SPALDING COUNTY ANIMAL
February 3, 2023
FAYETTE COUNTY, GA – Generosity is a gift that keeps on giving. The kindness displayed by the citizens of Fayette County impacted the Spalding County Animal Shelter. During the recent tornadoes in Spalding County, the demand for food in the shelter increased.
The Fayette County Animal Control Department received a request for assistance to help feed the dogs and cats affected by the recent tornadoes. Thanks to the outstanding support of the citizens of Fayette County who regularly donate food to our shelter, we had extra donations to send to Spalding County.
Jerry Collins, Director of the Fayette County Animal Control Department, said the opportunity to help is appreciated.
“I want to thank all the citizens who regularly support us. We couldn’t do it without their help. As a director, it is heartfelt to see the support we get at the shelter,” Collins said.
“This donation will fill a need because it takes a burden off of the citizens of Spaulding County,” he said.
The Fayette County Animal Shelter has been dedicated to the community for close to 40 years. Our services include assistance to animals with public safety as the number one priority. To learn more about our services and to get involved with our work, please visit our website or call us at 770-631-7210.
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Directions
The Fayette County Animal Shelter has a new location!
1131 GA-74,
Peachtree City, GA
At the Fayette County Animal Shelter we take pride in our services and animals. We maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between strays and the safety of our community by having a proactive approach to what has become a perpetual problem, homeless animals. Our services include assistance for homeless, injured, abused and vicious animals; while keeping public safety as our number one priority.
The Fayette County Shelter is here to serve, our officers are here to pick up strays, investigate abuse, help find your lost pet, and assist with emergencies (i.e. vicious animals, in-home wildlife removal and hazards). You can rest assured that if we are not able to help you ourselves, we can at the very least point you in the right direction.
Unfortunately, the Shelter can not function optimally on its own. We need your help in order to find many of these animals homes. If you may not be able to provide a home yourself, you can always do the next best thing, tell a friend. On any given day the Fayette County Animal Shelter has a multitude of dogs and cats of all ages (yes, puppies and kittens too, even some purebreds), sometimes even rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and other exotics. We even work with trainers and veterinarians to ensure that your new adoptee is receiving the best services, and you are receiving the best prices.
