Animal Service Board Meeting Meeting November 9, 2026

The Fulton County Animal Welfare Board met on November 9, 2026. Facility updates included completed drainage work in the playyards, fencing repairs, and landscaping crews working under contract. HVAC repairs in the shelter’s larger room were ongoing with Five Seasons, Dream, and other contractors; completion was expected by the end of November, with the area potentially returning to Lifeline’s use around November 14. Additional seals and misters had been ordered, and staff discussed a possible new exterior fence and playyard for next year. No contract awards, procurement votes, or spending amounts were reported.

The board also reviewed shelter intake and outcomes, noting a substantial increase in cat intakes, shelter length of stay, volunteer activity, and field-service calls. Staff reported six vacant positions and discussed pending animal cruelty cases, including a December court date and plans to pursue cost-of-care petitions. The agenda was amended to add an overview of how 911 handles animal-welfare calls, with a more detailed presentation from the 911 director or a deputy planned for a future meeting. Board membership transitions following the election and public comments about court-case fosters were also discussed.