THE CANCER ANSWERTM IN YOUR HOMETOWN Open Street

Atlanta Streets Alive returns to Peachtree on Sept. 24

The Atlanta Bicycle Coaltion will host the final Atlanta Streets Alive event of 2017 on Peachtree. A 3-mile stretch of the city’s famed thoroughfare will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Peachtree will only be open to walkers, cyclists, skaters and other nonmotorized forms of transportation from 17th Street in Midtown all the way to Mitchell Street in Downtown.

Participants can expect a wealth of activities hosted by community organizations and businesses along the route. Expect to see restaurants and retailers offering specials.

The Bicycle Parade will kick off Atlanta Streets Alive at 2 p.m. at the intersection of S. Broad and Mitchell. Lineup begins at 1:30 p.m. The theme is “Rock The Vote” and everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue and decorate their bikes. For more information, visit atlantastreetsalive.com.

Pets

Pet Pick

Henry is happiest on a slow walk where he can smell the flowers in the sunshine. He is almost 8 and was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, a chronic medical issue that can be maintained with medication. We are looking for a medical or forever foster home for this sweetheart. All medication and veterinary care would be provided by PAWS. His ideal home would be a quiet one where he is safe and loved - no other dogs or children please. For more information about adopting Henry, visit PAWS Atlanta at pawsatlanta.org or the shelter at 5287 Covington Highway in Decatur.

Pet Briefs

LifeLine Animal Project has taken over The Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) Pets for Life program in Atlanta as an official mentorship group, providing direct, hands-on community outreach and free services to people and pets in Northwest and Southwest Atlanta. “With Pets for Life, LifeLine will be providing free veterinary care, services and information to pets and people who otherwise have limited or nonexistent access to pet wellness resources, transforming animal services to a community-driven resource for public safety and a better quality of life for pets and the people who love them,” said LifeLine CEO Rebecca Guinn. For more information, visit lifelineanimal.org/ outreach/pets-for-life.

The Lost Cat Finder created by Kim Freeman has relocated from Austin, TX to Decatur. Freeman has used her intuition, tools and techniques to find lost cats in 17 countries, from dire situations like coyote attacks in Texas, high rise jumps in New York to abandoned sheds in Serbia. Freeman offers extensive search and rescue operations for pet owners in crisis using high-tech equipment, the science of lost cat behavior, probability theory and her own wealth of experience gained through hundreds of successful reunions. Pet owners who need help can visit lostcatfinder.com.

Ponce City Market in the Old Fourth Ward is now offering a dog valet service in partnership with Barking Hound Village. The hourly valet concept is Barking Hound’s sixth location in Atlanta and will offer visitors the option to drop off their dog in a safe, comfortable environment while visiting Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall or shopping. The valet service is located just off the Atlanta BeltLine entrance. State-of-theart, custom dog suites can accommodate dogs of any size, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. In addition to the valet, Barking Hound will also offer dog bathing services, where dogs can be washed and dried in under an hour; gourmet rawhides and “King of Pups” frozen treats from King of Pops; and a boutique with high-quality pet products. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday – Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.