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From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville, NC:

What a sweetie. Bala is from a litter of 3 pups. If you would like more info on this girl, call Mary 417-392-0175. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s Adoption Center is located at 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville, NC 28803 or call 828-505-3440 for more information. Our hours are Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm and Sunday 8am-6pm

See her here: Petfinder Adoptable Dog | Terrier | Asheville, NC | Bala.

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Reduced cat adoption fees are planned at the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center through June.

The Animal Shelter has more than 175 cats up for adoption.

“June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoptions Center is hoping this promotion will increase cat adoptions plus make room for the influx of cats and kittens that inevitably arrive at the shelter in spring,” said Freeholder Len Desiderio.

Throughout June, the adoption fee for cats will be reduced by half.

This month, the shelter is offering an early bird special. Through May 31, adoption fees for cats over 1 years old is $10.

“If you have been considering making a feline addition to your home, now is the time,” said Sheriff Gary Schaffer. “Unfortunately as kittens begin to arrive the adults are overlooked. Our goal is to encourage adoptions of older cats.”

Cat adoptions include spay/neuter procedure, vaccinations, de-worming, flea control, microchipping, cat carrier, PetSmart coupons worth $160 and a free vet visit.

The Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is in the Crest Haven Complex at 110 Shelter Road in Cape May Court House.

The facility is open seven days a week for adoptions and visitors from noon to 4 p.m. Also, cats from the shelter are available for adoption at the PetSmart store in Rio Grande.

For additional information contact 465-8923 or animalshelter@cmcsheriff.net or see www.capemaycountygov.net.

Originally posted here: Cat adoption fees lowered | Middle Township Gazette General News.

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From Heartland Animal Shelter, Northbrook, IL:

You’ve heard the rhyme, “Three little kittens lost their mittens”? Well, Lacey is a 2-1/2-year-old mom cat who lost her three kittens to loving, adoptive homes. She’s okay with it, though, and is ready for a home of her own. This darling tuxedo girl is the most loving cat ever! She gets along with everyone, humans and cats, alike. She cuddles so nicely on your lap, purrs instantly, and is very affectionate. She knows how to give kisses, too! Lacey enjoys playing hide-and-seek in boxes and paper bags. Chasing a cat teaser and playing with toys are activities high up on her list of fun things to do, as well. Lacey has an endless amount of love to give and would be thrilled to receive some in return. Wouldn’t Lacey be the “purrfect” little girl for you?

Adoption Information- Heartland’s cat adoption fee of $ 100 includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay/neuter, deworming, FIV/Feline Leukemia test, and a microchip. Kitten adoption fees are slightly higher and reduced rates are often offered for special needs cats.

Heartland Animal Shelter, at 2975 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook, is open from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 12-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More animals available for adoption can be found at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net.

Originally posted here: Patch Pets: LACEY – Winnetka-Glencoe, IL Patch.

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From Atlanta Humane Society:

Six-month-old Archie has been at the Atlanta Humane Society since he was a small puppy. He originally came to our shelter in March and was a transfer from a shelter in Alabama. This black Labrador retriever mix has been patiently waiting for his chance to upgrade from shelter living to a real home with a family who loves him. He is currently 32 pounds with some growing to do and will probably only be about 0 pounds full grown.

Archie is sweet, social and always eager to please, but he would also benefit from structure and obedience training classes. He has begun learning commands and had recently mastered sit, stay and lay down. Archie is a smart boy with a strong desire to learn. Throughout his time here, Archie has learned polite leash skills and is very social with people and other dogs. In fact, he LOVES playing with other dogs and would do great in a house with other animals.

This little boy has an adorable cropped tail that he wags cheerfully when playing and receiving attention and love. Archie is very friendly and has been waiting for months for the right family to take him home. In anticipation of that day he has been vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, micro-chipped and tested negative for heartworms.

Archie (A #15443027) would love to meet you so if you think this little man could be a great fit for your family you can meet him at the Atlanta Humane Society’s Mansell campus located at 1565 Mansell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

Please bring you whole family including little ones and other dogs for the “meet and greet” to see if it is a perfect match. An adoption application can be filled out at our location or we can be contacted at 404-875-5331 with any questions.

About this column: The Atlanta Humane Society’s Mansell Campus submits the Pet of the Week from those awaiting adoption at the Alpharetta facility.

Originally posted here: Humane Society Puts Labrador-Retriever Mix Up for Adoption – Alpharetta-Milton, GA Patch.

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From We Care for Animals, Mesquite, NV:

We Care for Animals’ featured pet is Indy an incredibly gorgeous Siamese Seal Point mix. She is 10 months old, altered and current on shots. She gets along fine with other cats and is a very lovely lady.

Other Adoptable Pets:

Felines:

Sissy and Tabby, 11 months old, beautiful felines with striking green eyes. It would be wonderful if these two siblings could be adopted together.

4 cute kittens, all female, 9 weeks: Jet, Jumbi, Jenko, and Jess. All are friendly, happy little girls.

Troy and Trevor, 2 male, 9 week old kittens. They have medium length black fur, with some sprinkles of white hairs and one has a little patch of white on his chest. They are very handsome looking young gentlemen.

More here: Mesquite Nevada Online News Source Mesquite Citizen Journal.

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he dogs and cats were dressed up in their finest bow ties and cocktail dresses Thursday afternoon inside Trolley Square, trying to look their best for a potential new owner.

Temma Martin, spokeswoman for Best Friends Animal Society, said the classy attire perfectly fit the setting of the grand opening of the organization’s Pet Adoption Center.

“We’re excited, this is a celebration and we wanted to make it festive and fun,” Martin said.

The adoption center held a special event Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. to encourage adoptions, allowing new pet parents to pay whatever amount they chose for their new best friend. Regular adoptions for dogs are $75 and $25 for cats.

The new center houses 10 dogs and 10 cats at a time, with six pets already adopted since the center’s original opening May 9. Martin said the goal is to get 500 animals adopted over the next six months.

Mary Norton, 59, adopted a 2-year-old terrier-Chihuahua mix named Dixie Thursday to join her other dog, 4-year-old Donovan, who is also a terrier mix. Norton said she had an “instinctive” feeling about Dixie from the beginning.

“I’m really big on intuition,” Norton said. “I took one look at her and she looks like she could be my other dog’s daughter.”

More here: Best Friends brings pet adoption to Trolley Square | The Salt Lake Tribune.

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Open your heart and home to a litter of cute kittens

The Cat Adoption Team (www.catadoptinteam.org) in Sherwood is seeking volunteer feline foster families for kittens – some orphaned and some with their lactating mom. Just this week, the Cat Adoption Team was asked to help 8 momma cats, 52 kittens, and 3 pregnant cats. The more qualified foster families, the more lives that can be saved today.

Join CAT in saving lives. There are several trainings scheduled for this month. Sing up by going to www.catadoptionteam.org/volunteer and clicking the “volunteer today” button.

What is fostering?

Fostering for the Cat Adoption Team is an in-home volunteer opportunity. CAT provides in-depth training and support as well as a ‘baby bag’ full of items needed to help you be successful in fostering. Foster volunteers are teamed with experienced mentors for one-on-one guidance and assistance.

Foster volunteers enable CAT to save more lives by opening their homes to kittens who need time to grow to 2¼ pounds so they are strong and healthy for the shelter adoption kennels or their new home. Many foster volunteers aid in the adoption of their kittens so they spend as little time as possible at the shelter.

More here: Volunteer Feline Foster Families Needed for Cat Adoption Team’s Busy Kitten Season | OregonLive.com.

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Rolling Pet Vet is proud to present the 2012 Pet Vet Star, Rosie the Saint Bernard puppy. Rosie won by generating 38 percent of all votes and receiving an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars.

At the awards ceremony, Rosie and the other four finalists received trophies, flowers and cheers. Rosie and her owners, Larry and Jo Gore, graciously accepted the awards and then donated the $1,000 and the year of free Rolling Pet Vet services to the Santa Barbara division of the Dog Adoption & Welfare Group.

“We would like for the cash and the free vet services to go towards getting an older dog the care it needs and a chance at adoption,” Larry Gore said.

Rolling Pet Vet also celebrated the grand opening of the mobile veterinary hospital and the launch of its website, RollingPetVet.com.

More here:  Rosie the Saint Bernard Named Pet Vet Star Winner.

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How old is too old to adopt a pet?

That’s the question at the center of a dog adoption controversy in Texas.

David West is accusing the Amarillo SPCA of age discrimination.

West says he and his wife, Marian, who are both in their 80s, responded to an ad by the group for a chow that needed a good home.

West says the couple met the dog and even bonded with it.

Then, were suddenly denied the adoption.

“We needed a larger dog house, uh, my wife made an appointment to have the dog groomed and shampooed. And we go back and low and behold that’ s when they said they couldn’t let us have the dog and implying that I was too old,” said David West.

The Amarillo SPCA is denying the allegation.

An Amarillo SPCA spokesman says Marian West expressed concern about handling the dog.

He also says there are many criteria considered before adoptions take place

More here: David West, Marian West denied pet adoption | ksdk.com.

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From Homeless Animal Rescue, Millburn, NJ:

Say hello to Rebecca!

Her mother was left behind when her owner moved out of an apartment building. While looking for food she must have been hit by a car, yet she dragged herself back to feed her kittens in the building she lived in. The mother was rescued along with her babies and after numerous operations to fix her broken hips and back legs she is now ready to find a new “forever home.”

Rebecca and her brother, Ryan, have bonded and they need to be adopted together.

Homeless Animal Rescue is having an adoption event at the adoption center at PetSmart, 187 Millburn Ave., Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day. There will be kittens from 6 months of age and up and as well as adult cats looking for homes.

All of the cats are negative for Aids/FeLV, and up to date on shots.

Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning the cats’ cages at the Pet Adoption Center.

More here: Pet adoptions: Meet Rebecca – NorthJersey.com.