Pets of the Week: Dogs and cats available for adoption
January 15, 2013 5:02PM
Carmela, 5, is a Domestic Short Hair Buff and White Tabby Mix available from ADOPT Pet Shelter
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Carmela
Age: 5 years old
Breed: Domestic short-hair buff-and-white tabby mix
Background: Carmela came from animal control in October 2010.
Personality: Carmela is a quiet, affectionate cat deserving of a home of her own. She has been overlooked for too long, perhaps because she is a quieter cat and waiting for someone else to make the first move.
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 this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Tiana
Age: 8 months old
Breed: Black and tan coonhound
Background: Tiana came from a high-kill shelter along with her mother and two other sisters who have been adopted. He has been at ADOPT since Sept. 8.
Personality: Tiana needs some time to warm up to new people and then she will be your best friend. She is going to be a medium to large girl when full grown. She weighs 31 pounds and is still growing. She loves playing with people and going for walks. Tiana needs a special home the will help her with guarding issue when other animals are around. Tiana would do best as the only animal in the home and older children. Obedience training is required.
Adoption fee: $275
Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Maggie
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Lab mix
Background: Maggie was found as a stray and not reclaimed.
Personality: Maggie is a beautiful black lab mix maybe with some flat coat retriever. She is fully grown at 40 pounds, and still has the puppy energy of running and playing. She gets along great with all other dogs and loves people. Maggie is house and crate trained. Maggie would love a family who has another dog to play with or a family who will take her to the dog park.
Other: Maggie is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations and monthly preventative.
Adoption fee: $250
Where to find the pet: www.helpinganimals.org or call 877-364-2286.
