The new animal shelter, organized by the DeKalb Animal Coalition, opens for business in DeKalb County after many hours of a labor of love for those involved. ***********Updated 10_30 ***************************************** The new animal shelter, organized by the DeKalb Animal Coalition, opens for business in DeKalb County after many hours of a labor of love for those involved. Although there won't be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony as stated earlier they will be taking animals beginning Nov. 6 but persons must call 615-597-1363 Located on a four-acre site near the solid waste transfer station, behind Tenneco off of Highway 70 East, the facility’s director is Megan Moore who will have one paid assistant and local volunteers as staff. “Volunteers are key,” said Renee Ferguson, board director.