Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (August 15, 2023) – A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with an animal hoarding case that has now resulted in 101 cats and 3 dogs being removed from a property in south Walker County. 76-year old Dee Darren Decker faces one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in connection … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned for April 23 and May 21

An animal getting a rabies vaccine

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and Cornerstone Veterinarian Services have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year.  Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated.  The cost is just $15, cash only.  Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned for April 23 and May 21

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Petco Love to “Give Pets Their Best Shot” on April 9

Flyer of free pet vaccines

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on April 9th. In order to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations, Petco Love will provide free … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Petco Love to “Give Pets Their Best Shot” on April 9

My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

People and animals at the AG center

Rock Spring, GA - My Kids Have Paws will return to Walker County in October to host three spay/neuter + walk-in vaccine clinics.  The Dalton-based clinic offers many common preventative shots at a low cost to the public. The My Kids Have Paws mobile clinic will set up shop at the Walker County Ag Center on Tuesday … Continue reading My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

Walker County Animal Shelter Resumes Intake By Appointment Only

A flyer for the Walker County Animal Shelter "Intake by appointment only"

We’re asking residents to call and schedule an appointment, so we can balance the load and keep our staff from being overwhelmed,” said Commissioner Shannon Whitfield.  “The Walker County Animal Shelter was not designed to hold an infinite number of dogs and cats.  We need to manage intake with capacity, so that the shelter doesn’t become overcrowded again.”

Earth Day Adoption Event at Walker County Animal Shelter

A dog from the animal shelter

Chickamauga, GA - "Reduce, Rehome, Relove."  That's the mantra this Earth Day at the Walker County Animal Shelter. The Shelter staff will host a special Earth Day Adoption event on Saturday, April 20th.  Reduced adoption rates will be available for dogs ($45) and cats ($20) during the event and includes spay/neuter, rabies and core vaccination.  … Continue reading Earth Day Adoption Event at Walker County Animal Shelter

Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May

An animal getting a rabies vaccine

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and your local veterinarian have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year.  Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated.  The cost is just $15, cash only.  Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May

“My Furry Valentine” Speed Petting Event Coming to Walker County

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Chickamauga, GA – Find a valentine for all seasons during the Walker County Animal Shelter's My Furry Valentine event on Saturday, February 9th. The shelter will be offering speed petting, giving visitors a chance to flip through a photo album and select a potential valentine. The staff will then hook you up with four of your furry … Continue reading “My Furry Valentine” Speed Petting Event Coming to Walker County

Walker County Animal Shelter Plans Christmas Adoption Event

Santa holding two dogs

Chickamauga, GA - Frodo, Bixby, Baxter and nearly 80 other dogs and cats at the Walker County Animal Shelter hope they'll be part of a Christmas to remember. Families thinking about adding a pet as a holiday gift are encouraged to drop by the shelter this Saturday for a special Christmas Adoption Event between 10:00 … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Plans Christmas Adoption Event

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Atlanta Humane Society to Save More Dogs & Cats

Atlanta Humane Society Van

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and the Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) have joined forces to help save more dogs and cats from our community.  The new partnership gives the Shelter access to another non-profit organization with a mission of finding forever homes for adoptable animals. Last year, the Shelter took in … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Atlanta Humane Society to Save More Dogs & Cats