JESSI: Gorgeous female spayed tan collie/golden keeshond mix, 35 lbs., 18 months old, good with everyone, a sweetheart, mellow, needs to be the only pet and have a fenced in yard. URGENTLY needs a foster home.

TIVA: The sweetest shepherd mix, male neutered, 45 lbs., six years old, excellent with everyone and other animals, housebroken, mellow, a sweetheart. Urgently needs a foster home.

BUDDIE: Adorable brown/black poodle mix, 13 lbs. 18 months old, a lap dog, needs someone around often, excellent with everyone and another mellow dog, he does like to play too.

CARRIE: Adorable female spayed reddish chow mix, very sweet and loving, 40 lbs., seven years old, good with everyone and another dog.

RYAN: Orange tabby cat, male neutered, nine months old, frisky, playful and very friendly.

DUKIE: Wonderful temperament, male neutered collie/shepherd mix, owners passed away, needs a loving home with a fenced in yard, 85 lbs., seven years old, loves people and needs someone around fairly often.

ABBY: Beautiful black/white longhaired cat, female spayed, mellow, a lap cat, needs a quiet home, is fine with other mellow cats.

SAMANTHA: Beautiful black/white border collie mix, five months old, 20 lbs., excellent with everyone and other animals.

PET PROTECTORS continues to save many abandoned and homeless dogs and cats. There are extensive vet, medical, food and supply costs and a tax-deductible donation to help continue rescues would be greatly appreciated. The mailing address is PET PROTECTORS, 2490 Black Rock Turnpike, #453, Fairfield, CT 06432.