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Pets of the Week: Area shelters offer cats and dogs for adoption

Nal2-1/2 is Domestic short hair-brown tabby mix available from ADOPT Pet Shelter.

Nala, 2-1/2, is a Domestic short hair-brown tabby mix available from ADOPT Pet Shelter.

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Updated: February 10, 2013 5:45PM



Nala

Age: 2-1/2 years old

Breed: Domestic short-haired brown tabby mix

Background: Nala was rescued in a transfer from Chicago Animal Control in March 2011.

Personality: Nala would prefer to be adopted as an only cat. She has her own personality in that she will tell you when she wants attention and when she doesn’t.

Adoption fee: $50

Other: All animals at ADOPT are vet checked, spayed or neutered, microchipped and are up to date on age-related vaccines.

Where to find her: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.

Baby

Age: 2 years old

Breed: Dachshund-terrier mix

Background: Baby was surrendered in September to ADOPT by an owner who could no longer care for him.

Personality: Baby was adopted and then returned recently because he and the adopter’s cat did not get along. Baby is a happy, friendly boy that is house trained and loves to cuddle. He can be fearful of other animals and would do best as an only pet. He is in foster care.

Adoption fee: $250

Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 630-355-2299.

Clancy

Age: 3 years old

Breed: Boxer mix

Background: He was transferred from a shelter in Indiana and originally found as a stray.

Personality: He is extremely energetic and playful, smart and trains well with treats. He would make a good running partner, and can live with dogs and children at least 12 years old.

Adoption fee: $200

Other: All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.

Where to find him: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.

Mary Poppins

Age: 1 year old

Breed: Domestic long hair

Background: She was found as a stray in Aurora with her five kittens.

Personality: She is sweet and friendly, and loves being petted and brushed. OK with other cats, some dogs and any age kids.

Adoption fee: $50

Other: All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.

Where to find her: Naperville Area Humane Society, www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.

Gwen

Age: 5 years old

Breed: Short-haired Calico

Background: Gwen has been in foster care since she was a kitten, along with her three sisters.

Personality: Gwen is a real sweetie. She is a beautiful cat, with big round green eyes and lovely markings. She is a gentle girl and loves to play with her sisters. She is always eager to be petted and follows her foster mom all over, looking for attention.

Adoption fee: $100

Other: Spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.

Where to find her: Paws and Purrs Humane Society, 630-897-8738, www.pawsandpurrs.org.

Charlie

Age: 3 months old

Breed: Lab mix

Background: Charlie was found in a field with his sister Annabelle.

Personality: Charlie is a sweet and typical friendly puppy. He loves to play with other dogs and also loves people. He is working on house training and sleeps very well in his crate. He loves to snuggle and wags his tail with every new person or dog he meets.

Adoption fee: $250

Where to find him: www.helpinganimals.org or call 877-364-2286





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