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Putting pets in proper homes
Humane Society, Hall Animal Shelter both work to increase adoptions
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Dawn Lonczak, right, and daughter Katharine, 13, let two dogs from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia play together Tuesday afternoon during a walk. The two were volunteering their time to visit some of the animals and give dog walks. Dawn’s dog, Blue, right, was recently adopted and returned.
About 15 percent of pets adopted from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia are returned there, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Adopting a pet is a big commitment, usually a lifelong one for the pet, and many potential adopters get too excited by the process to fully consider the implications, said Julie Edwards, director of development and marketing for the humane society. “You shouldn’t feel bad about returning an animal,” she said.