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Furkids opens Alpharetta shelter

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May 13, 2014

Furkids, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, has opened a new shelter at 1520 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta. The 4,900-square-foot shelter houses about 40 rescued dogs that are available for adoption. The organization cares for more than 600 animals in metro Atlanta. For more information, visit www.furkids.org.

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