Pet Briefs

The 2nd annual Run Your Happy Tails Off Run and Festival benefiting Happy Tails Pet Therapy, a local Atlanta non-profit, will be held Oct. 10. This family and pet friendly event is centrally located in the metro Atlanta area at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. The fun-filled day starts off with a 5K Run or a 1 Mile Fun Run and the race is a USATF qualified course. After you finish the race, hang out for some great food from Shane’s Rib Shack and check out the wide range of vendors supporting the event. For more information, visit runyourhappytailsoff.com.

The Atlanta Humane Society will hold the inaugural Walk for the Animals on Oct. 18 starting at 8 a.m. at Atlantic Station. Proceeds will help save animals at the shelter. To register and for more information, visit ahswalkfortheanimals.org.

Atlanta-based Anisa International, a global cosmetic brush and accessory company, donated $40,000 to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, managed by LifeLine Animal Project, to help fund brand new meet and greet and outdoor run yards for individuals to meet potential adoptees and the animals to enjoy expanded outdoor play space.