What is Save Our DeKalb Animals (SODA)?

The Save Our DeKalb Animals (SODA) initiative envisions a compassionate community in which every animal is valued, protected, and loved by fostering collaboration, innovative programming and practical solutions.  

How are we doing this?

The District 2 team is dedicated to fostering collaboration, policy change, and community-wide support for animal challenges. We work closely with shelters, rescues, advocates, and partners to promote responsible pet ownership through education and innovative programs. Together, we’re advocating for animal protection and implementing practical solutions by following the DeKalb County’s Animal Advisory Board’s 5 point plan: Common Sense Solutions for DeKalb Animal Services and creating a compassionate community where every animal is valued and loved. 

Upcoming SODA Events

State of DeKalb Animals Address and Luncheon

Previous Events

The State of DeKalb Animals Address was hosted on April 10th, 2024 at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse to officially kick off a series of events aimed to tackle the animal services and shelter challenges facing DeKalb County. 
Supported District 1 with LifeLine’s Healthy Pets event on April 13th, 2024. District 1 supplied lunch for attendees. District 2 distributed 250 reflective SODA bandanas and Important Pet Care informational magnets. 
Supported District 4 at Commissioner Bradshaw’s Quarterly in the 4th, on April 27th, 2024. District 4 provided vaccinations and microchips for DeKalb pets. 
Attended the Latin American Association Hispanic Heritage month event on September 28th, 2024, celebrating Hispanic and Latino heritage in all its forms.
Companion Animals and Friends – A District 5 and District 2 collaboration where community partners provided resources for pet owners on October 5th, 2024. 68 microchips and vaccinations were provided!
District 6 and District 2 sponsored “Creature Corner” at Compassion Con for PBS Kids’ “Be My Neighbor” Day on October 27th, 2024. 20 microchips and vaccinations were administered for community pets. Dogs We Trust held a dog training demo. Atlanta Humane Society hosted a Cat Shelter Assembly workshop.
Dia de los Meurtos Ofrendas at Oakland Cemetery on November 3rd, 2024. An altar was created to honor DeKalb County pets who have passed. 
A Kitten Cuddle Party was hosted at Decatur Christian Towers with kittens from DeKalb Animal Services. The kittens were brought over by LifeLine Animal Project and one kitten found her new forever home with a resident.
Participating at LifeLine Animal Project’s Healthy Pets DeKalb, along with District 1. Community members received free vaccines, microchips, pet supplies, and free spay and neuter vouchers for their cats and dogs. 

Interested in being a part of SODA?

Stay tuned for the many actions that are in the pipeline but we are unable to share as of yet. We are proud of the work we have done and so grateful for all the help we have had. If you are interested in volunteering for the Save Our DeKalb Animals initiative or want to learn about the SODA Steering Committee, please contact us at District2@DeKalbCountyGA.gov.

Join the Save Our DeKalb Animals Steering Committee!

Are you interested in joining the Steering Committee? Please complete our application.

Steering Committee Application

Steering Committee Charter

Steering Committee Structure

Our Partners This Year

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