Pet Pick

Ivy, a 5-year-old boxer mix, is always playing and eager to meet new people. She lived in a home for her entire life, and she is accustomed to nice things. She is housebroken and has lived with another dog. If you have a pup at home, you should bring him or her out to PAWS Atlanta to see if they love Ivy as much as we know you will. To adopt Ivy or any of the other dogs and cats, visit pawsatlanta.org or stop by the shelter at 5287 Covington Highway in Decatur.

Pet Briefs

Piedmont Park Conservancy’s inaugural Doggie Dash 5K will take place on March 16 at Piedmont Park. Runners and walkers of all levels will enjoy a scenic route through the park with music and more. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the race at 11:30 at Greensward Promenade. e cost is $25 in advance online at piedmontpark.org or $35 the day of the event.

DogFest Walk ’n Roll will be held March 29 at First Baptist Church Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Road. e event will bene t Canine Companions for Independence, a non-pro t organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities, free of charge, nationwide. ere will be a one-mile wheel friendly walk culminating with a festival at the nish. For more information and to register, visit cci.org/dogfestatlanta.