The Hall County Animal Shelter has maintained its no‑kill status for the third year in a row, saving almost all of the dogs and cats that have entered its care during that time.
The Director of Hall County Animal Services Trey Garcia credited Best Friends Animal Society and strong community support for the achievement.
“Thanks to the recommendations made by Best Friends and the incredible support of our community, we have saved the lives of more than 90% of Hall County pets that have entered our shelter system,” Garcia said.
Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit, works with shelters across the country to help them achieve and sustain no‑kill status.
Among the changes implemented in Hall County were expanded community outreach, increased foster and adoption opportunities, improvements to the community cat program, and Urgent Adoption Notices to maintain healthy shelter capacity.
Garcia emphasized that maintaining no‑kill status requires ongoing community involvement. Adoptions, fostering, volunteering, donations, and responsible pet ownership all contribute to sustaining the shelter’s lifesaving efforts. “This accomplishment belongs to all of Hall County,” Garcia said.
You can visit the animal shelter Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-4:00 a.m. at 1688 Barber Road or browse adoptable pets online. More information is available at hallcounty.org or by calling 678-450-1587.