
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.
Court Case Dogs
Some of the longest residents of the DeKalb County Animal Shelter are dogs being held for court cases. Court held dogs experience stays that are almost 9 times longer than the general population. SODA is working hard with DeKalb County’s Advisory Board to reduce the stays for these dogs.
Court Case Updates for 2025
March 2025 Final Court Held Update
March 2025 Summary of Surrendered Animals
March 2025 Court Held Animals in Shelter/ Foster Care
February 2025 Final Court Held Animals Update
February 2025 Summary of Surrendered Animals
February 2025 Court Held Animals in Shelter/ Foster Care
January 2025 Final Court Held Animals Update
Court Case Updates for 2024
November/ December 2024 Final Court Held Animals Update
December 2024 Summary of Surrendered Court Animals
December 2024 Court Held Animals in Shelter/ Foster
October 2024 Final Court Held Animal Update
October 2024 Court Held Animals in Shelter/ Foster Care
September 2024 Summary of Surrendered Court Animals
September 2024 Court Held Animals in Shelter/ Foster Care
Upcoming SODA Events
State of DeKalb Animals Address and Luncheon

Previous Events
Interested in being a part of SODA?
Join the Save Our DeKalb Animals Steering Committee!
Are you interested in joining the Steering Committee? Please complete our application.
Please send your completed application to District2@DeKalbCountyGA.gov
Here is a list of locations we need representation from: Lithonia, Tucker, Chamblee, Dunwoody, Clarkston, Stonecrest, Redan, Doraville, Avondale Estates, Scottdale, Pine Lake, Gresham Park, Belvedere Park, Panthersville, Candler-McAfee