Cobb to host animal adoption and education event

Cobb County Animal Control will host the “Kritters and Kids” event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20 at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. The event is to help find homes for animals, and to educate pet owners about good safety and health. Attendees can meet ferret and reptile rescues, learn how a dog can become a therapy animal and meet a trainer who will demonstrate agility exercises. Information www.cobbanimalcontrol.org or 770‐499‐4136.

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