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The 5th annual Humane Event benefitting the Atlanta Humane Society at the Westside Cultural Arts Center is Sept. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, delicious food, live music, dancing, a silent auction and adoptable puppies. Tickets are $55 per person and include two drink tickets. For open bar access, guests can purchase tickets for $75. VIP tickets, which include access to a VIP bar and food selection, are available for $125.To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit atlantahumane.org.

The Splish Splash Doggie Bath will take place Oct. 4-5 at Piedmont Park’s Aquatic Center. There will be a doggie swim, music, raffles, giveaways and more. Times are 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. or 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Children under 12 are not allowed at the event because of safety concerns. Register at piedmontpark.org.

Captain Hook

Captain Hook was abandoned by his owner after getting into some fishing tackle in the garage. The owner could not afford to have a hook removed from his lip. A staff member paid to have it removed, and everyone immediately fell in love with Hook’s goofy personality and playful demeanor. He lived in a foster home and was very well mannered, but now you can visit him at the shelter. He would love to take a walk with you. To adopt Captain Hook or any of the other dogs and cats, visit pawsatlanta.org or stop by the shelter at 5287 Covington Highway in Decatur.

Lifeline Animal Project has marked a major success in managing the DeKalb County Animal Services shelter. Since it took over the shelter in July 2013, pet adoptions have increased by more than 300 percent and reduced the euthanasia rate to an all-time low of 13 percent. New