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PAWS Atlanta offering senior discounts

June 25, 2012

PAWS Atlanta, a DeKalb County animal welfare group, has launched a new program that seeks to match senior pets with older owners.

The group, formerly known as the DeKalb Humane Society, is discounting adoption fees to $60 for anyone over 60 years old who adopts a pet that is 6 years old or older.

More information and to view available animals: www.pawsatlanta.org.

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