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Gwinnett shelter offers cheap cat (and dog) adoptions in ‘Catapalooza’

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By Amanda C. Coyne
June 9, 2017

Gwinnett County is offering a low adoption rate on cats and dogs for the month of June.

In the “Catapalooza” discount event, you can adopt a cat for only $10. Dogs are included too, for a $30 adoption fee.

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Cats often give birth to litters of kittens at high volumes in the summer months, filling shelters with adoptable pets. June is also National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Gwinnett Animal Welfare said.

You can find your new furry friend at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter, located at 884 Winder Hwy. in Lawrenceville.

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