Gwinnett County animal shelter at critical capacity, foster homes urgently needed

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center has reached critical capacity and is seeking volunteer foster homes for shelter animals in need.

“Some animals that enter the center need a little extra care before they’re ready to find their adoptive home,” said Katrina Helman, Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division Director. “Fostering is a great way to make a difference in an animal’s life without the long-term commitment of adoption. It gives these pets a chance to thrive while also helping open space for other animals in need.”

Foster homes are needed for a variety of reasons, including pets too young or small for adoption, animals recovering from illness or injury, those that are under-socialized or pets in protective custody.

All foster homes will receive veterinary resources and supplies, including food and leashes at no cost.

For those ready to adopt a shelter pet, adoption fees are waived, and all pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated for free before they are adopted.

View available pets and learn more about fostering or adopting a shelter pet at GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com. The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.