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Adopt pets for free Saturday at ‘Clear the Shelter’ event in Cobb

On the right is Gus. On the left is one of the many kittens that can be adopted for free Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, from Best Friends Animal Society in Smyrna.

Credit: Best Friends Animal Society

Credit: Best Friends Animal Society

On the right is Gus. On the left is one of the many kittens that can be adopted for free Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, from Best Friends Animal Society in Smyrna.
By Ben Brasch
Aug 16, 2018

All furry animals must go Saturday at one pet shelter in Cobb County.

There are no adoption fees at the Best Friends Animal Society facility in Smyrna, 4874 S. Atlanta Road SE, for any of their pets.

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The shelter had 45 dogs and between 20 to 25 cats, said Rachel Pomberg, the shelter’s communications manager, on Thursday.

All their pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and have a microchip, she said.

They’ll be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

You can view the adoptable pets ahead of time here.

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