Free pet adoptions going on now at Cobb County animal shelter

As for a last-minute gift, you can do much worse than giving an animal a home.

The shelter has at least 139 pets, according to its database.

But you have to come by the shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, before Saturday at noon. It opens at 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Best Friends-Atlanta, 4874 S. Atlanta Road in Smyrna, is also running an adoption program called the "12 Strays of Christmas." It highlights a different pet every day running up to the holiday.

So consider something furry as a gift this holiday season.

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