Kittens for adoption at animal refuge in Marietta

Best Friends in Atlanta, a sanctuary for foster pets in Marietta, will have about 20 kittens up for adoption Saturday.

The event will be at from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Best Friends’ new foster center, 1692 Oak St. SE. Kittens will be adopted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hopefuls interested in taking a kitty home should bring a valid driver’s license or ID. There’s a $50 adoption fee that includes the cost of vaccination, spay/neutering and microchipping the cats.

For more information or to see the kittens available for adoption, visit bestfriendsatl.org.

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