Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue changes Saturday adoption locations from PetSmart to its own Adoption Center in downtown Kennesaw

MOSTLY MUTTS ANIMAL RESCUE MOVES SATURDAY ADOPTIONS, COMPLETES VERY SUCCESSFUL “FLEA” MARKET FUNDRAISER AND RECEIVES GRANT FROM PETCO FOUNDATION

While continuing its longtime partnership with PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Kennesaw, Mostly Mutts has made the decision to permanently move its weekly adoption event to its own pet adoption center in downtown Kennesaw. PetSmart Kennesaw continues to support the life-saving work that Mostly Mutts has been doing since 2004, and adopters may still take their adoption packets to PetSmart to receive a valuable coupon booklet.

“We are very thankful to PetSmart Kennesaw for hosting our adoption events for the past 13 years. "Once we moved into our new state-of-the art center in early 2016, our long-term goal was to consolidate adoptions to one Kennesaw location.” said Tammy Turley, Executive Director. “This change maximizes our volunteer resources, simplifies the routine for our foster families, and creates less stress for the adoptable animals.”

Mostly Mutts held it’s 9th annual “flea” market at a retail location near Town Center Mall during March and April. This successful 2-month event raised more than $25,000! Mostly Mutts wants to thank all the generous supporters who donated sellable items, as well as everyone who came to shop for bargains. Special thanks to all the volunteers who staffed the market six days a week for two whole months! The next “flea” market will be at a location to be announced, next spring.

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue has received a $1,500 grant from the Petco Foundation designated for life-saving purposes, as outlined in the grant application submitted in March of this year. Mostly Mutts will use the funds to help pay for general vetting expenses for rescued animals.

Mostly Mutts strives to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters in Metro Atlanta by working with animal control officers to save adoptable dogs that are moments away from being put to sleep. Often, these dogs are sick, injured and require rehabilitation. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training, and physical and emotional care to these rescued animals until they can be placed in a new “furever home.” Since 2004, Mostly Mutts has saved approximately 6,500 animals.

Mostly Mutts is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture and staffed by volunteers. It is privately funded through donations and adoption fees.

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.

3238 Cherokee Street ~ Kennesaw, GA 30144 ~ 770-272-6888

www.mostlymutts.org ~ www.facebook.com/mostlymuttsga