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Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh chapter in the mega-franchise, is but a few days from opening on Friday in theatres worldwide. Some of us at the Citizen are very excited. Others are indifferent. Still others couldn’t tell you the difference between a Jedi Master and a Sith Lord.

This week, the Citizen’s mobile app got together with the Ottawa Humane Society’s photographer Rohit Saxena to bring you a special Star Wars-themed adoption gallery.

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Every Sunday, the app produces Petfinder, a round-up of cuddly cats, dogs, Guinea pigs and hamsters looking for loving homes. You can download the app here, and go here to learn more about the animals.

Below, a photo gallery.

A big thanks to the Capital City Garrison, 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion — Canadian Base for generously donating their time by coming down to the shelter for the photo shoot. Thanks in particular to Mark (Weequay, Skiff Guard), John (Greedo), John (Tusken Raider), Don (Commander Praji), Cindy (Jedi master, Ewok), Chloe (Jawa), Luc (Chewbacca), Amber (Visas Marr), Mark (Stormtrooper), Jeff (Tusken Raider), Derek (Darth Vader) and Kim (Stormtrooper).

(Note: the Garrison is part of the 501st Legion and not paid by Lucasfilm.)