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Yoga Class to Benefit Birds Rescued by LifeLine Animal Project

And meet our Fulton Pet of the Week, Xena, a funny girl who is full of personality and affection!

On July 13, DeKalb County Animal Services Enforcement division and LifeLine at DeKalb County Animal Services rescued over 300 exotic birds from a situation of abuse and neglect. Tragically, over 30 birds were found dead. LifeLine staff were able to remove all of the birds safely in one day.

Yoga teacher and bird lover Krista Harris will be holding a yoga class to benefit the birds on Saturday, October 15, at 107 Church Street in Marietta for a $20 cash or check donation. All proceeds are tax deductible and will go to LifeLine. Register for class here. For more information on the class, please visit KRISTAH.com.
Unable to attend but still want to help? You may donatehere. Please specify that your donation is for the “Dekalb Birds” in the comment section. All donations are tax deductible. For pictures, fun facts and more information on the birds, please visit: LifeLineAnimal.org/304-birds.
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LifeLine’s Fulton Shelter Pet of the Week: Xena

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Meet Xena, a beautiful and funny girl who will win you over immediately. Xena loves affection, and gets so excited when she sees her human friends that she begins jumping for joy! She also loves to give and receive kisses, and she enjoys sitting on your lap being hugged. Adopt Xena during our October Fall in Love promotion, and your adoption fee will be half price and will include her spay, microchip and vaccines for no additional cost! Come meet this wonderful, goofy girl today by dropping by the shelter, 860 Marietta Blvd, NW, Atlanta, 30318, emailingadoptions@fultonanimalservices.com or calling 404-613-0357.

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