Cobb promotes Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets

A new program has been matching cats and dogs at the Cobb County Animal Shelter with veterans. Cobb Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Superior Plumbing also have been promoting this program. Adoption fees are free to the veterans to help them with their emotional healing.

Veteran applications: JoAnn.Birrell@CobbCounty.org.

Information: facebook.com/SuperiorPetsForPatrioticVets.

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