Angels Among Us Pet Rescue hosts adoption event at North Point Mall

You could meet your soul mate at North Point Mall this weekend, but it may not be of the human variety.

On Jan. 4, shoppers visiting the Alpharetta shopping center will get the chance to meet adoptable puppies and kittens from Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.

Potential adopters are invited to visit the West Court of the mall to attend the event near Dillards and Von Maur. You can find out more about Saturday's event by visiting the event's Facebook page.

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization established in 2009 to rescue dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in North Georgia. Over the years, the volunteer group has rescued more than 16,000 animals. The critters reside in foster homes in an around the Atlanta metro area until they are adopted, according to the website. The organization's motto is "rescue one until there are none."

Statistics from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals state that each year, approximately 6.5 million pets enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide. It's estimated that number has declined by 7.2 million since 2011. About 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized annually. However, that number has dropped from about 2.6 million in 2011. This is thanks in part to increased adoptions and the successful return of stray pets to their owners. Meanwhile, about 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted yearly.

But if you're an animal lover who wants to help and are not ready to take a furry friend home with you, there is another way you can contribute. Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is hosting a pet supply drive through Jan. 6. Participating locations in the Atlanta-metro area include Peachtree Corners Animal Clinic in Norcoss, Chattahoochee Animal Clinic in Roswell and Petco in Sandy Springs.

DETAILS

Dog & Cat Adoption at North Point Mall
Noon - 4 p.m.
Saturday, January 4
North Point Mall: 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022

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