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Clayton Animal Shelter to host adoption fair Saturday

By Tammy Joyner
Oct 23, 2013

The Clayton County Animal Shelter will hold a Pet Adoption Fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aggressive breeds such Pit Bull, Rottweiler and Shar-Pei will not be a part of the event. Free hot dogs, soda and chips. A $25 discount will accompany each adoption. The shelter is at 1396 Government Circle in Jonesboro. Details: 770 477-3684.

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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.

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