Amanda writes in…

I’m writing you because I am hoping you can help me raise awareness about a practice at the Atlanta Humane Society. You may be wondering how this relates to Decatur, and I would say that it’s because it affects a Decatur family (mine) and the Decatur Village Vets (my vet).

Last week, we adopted a truly adorable puppy from the Atlanta Humane Society. Unfortunately, 3 days later she began throwing up, and on the 4th day she was diagnosed with parvo. With the help of the Decatur Village Vets, who are really amazing, we did everything we could, but we couldn’t save her.

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If you live in Oakhurst, have read some of the Free-For-All Friday comments, or keep tabs on the Oakhurst Message Board, you know the neighborhood has problems with stray dogs.

Michelle writes in about a new collaboration looking to resolve the issue …

The number of strays has really increased- Southern Animal Rescue is a new group focused on the problem right here in our neighborhood. Chamblee Abernathy over at Decatur Village Vets is the organizer of this team of mostly women in our area who are working with DeKalb Animal Control to trap and give healthcare to these animals.

So Kick in the Fit boot camp is “freezin’ for a reason” and doing 12 days in December to stay in shape and help this group with 50% proceeds going to them. We’re calling it the Dog Days of December and it is a lot of fun.

Jump over to Kick in the Fit’s website for more details.  Or click the poster to enlarge.