Thank you to our Pets of the Week Sponsor North Georgia Pet Cremations. Assistance is available 24 hours a day via 770-540-2078 or contact@ngapetcremations.com.

From the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 Ridge Road, Gainesville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 770-532-6617. Website: www.hsnega.com

Meet Marcus: Marcus is a 1-year-old retriever, Labrador mix. He’s friendly, playful and ready to be your best friend. ID number: 38858871

Meet Ruffles: Ruffles is a 1-year-old cat that’s ready to meet her forever family. ID number: 38854657

From the Hall County Animal Shelter, 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Phone: 678-450-1587. Website: www.hallcounty.org/276/Animal-Services.

Meet Oliver: Oliver is a 2-year-old male Chihuahua/terrier mix. He’d make someone a great lap dog. ID number: 35370638

Meet Pennie: Pennie is a domestic shorthair  female who is about 4 years old. She loves playing and napping and is looking for her forever home. ID number: 39027408