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Volunteers find community in taking care of humane societys dogs

Milon Christman plays fetch with a dog Tuesday at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Some volunteers have specific days they donate their time, while others stop by when they have time. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1228WOOF community 0003 — Milon Christman plays fetch with a dog Tuesday at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Some volunteers have specific days they donate their time, while others stop by when they have time. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Sometimes a family is unconventional. Two Gainesville women found their second family in their mutual love of helping rescue animals. Lori Van Scoten and Linda Baker are in a group of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s most dedicated volunteers.