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Pets up for adoption showcased on the Hill

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July 24, 2012, 4:54 PM

This is Sari, a 3-month-old German Shepherd mix. She can be adopted through the Washington Animal Rescue League. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
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Kaiser is a 10-year-old German Shepherd male. He is focused on receiving a treat. He is available for adoption through shepherd rescue.com (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
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This is Sari, a 3-month-old German Shepherd mix. She can be adopted through the Washington Animal Rescue League. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese
Congressman Jim Moran held the event in the Cannon Building. He says 60 percent of shelter dogs and 80 percent of shelter cats get euthanized. Moran hopes people will embrace adopting shelter animals. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese
This is Laney, a 5-year-old beagle. She was found with a flea collar on. Rescuers don't know if her owners lost her or abandoned her. She is available for adoption through Homeward Trails in Va. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
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Who can resist Laney, a 5-year-old beagle? She is described as very sweet and lovable. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
Laney wears a vest that says "adopt me". The 5- year-old beagle is a shelter dog up for adoption. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese
Dogs on display at the Cannon Building on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. This is a shelter dog up for adoption. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
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Dog strikes a pose during "Paws for Celebration" event at the Cannon Building. Dogs and cats from area shelters and rescue groups were showcased to promote adoption. (小萝莉影视/Darci Marchese)
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, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – The Cannon Building was invaded by all shapes, sizes and ages of canines and cats Tuesday afternoon. Several shelters and animal rescue groups across the region showcased their dogs and cats up for adoption on the Hill.

The “Paws for Celebration” event was used to promote the adoption of shelter animals.

Congressman Jim Moran, D-Va., who sponsored the event says as many as 60 percent of shelter dogs and 80 percent of shelter cats are euthenized.

He urged people to think about saving a life from a shelter.

Laney, a 5-year-old beagle was one of the dogs on display. The dog was found wandering around with a flea collar on. Jake Easton with

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