Adopt From The Animal Center

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Aug 24, 2012 12:00 am

The following cats and dogs are available for adoption through The Animal Center:

KATNISS is a friendly, happy-go-lucky kitty. Animal Center officials rescued Katniss just a few days before she gave birth to her kittens. About a week later, three orphaned kittens in Newtown needed a mamma so officials put them with Katniss to see if she would accept them. Katniss welcomed the three new babies with open paws as if they were her own, licking each one clean top to bottom. Katniss is still nursing her kittens but will be ready for adoption soon. She will be spayed and up to date on vaccines before she leaves the adoption program.

SNOWY is a friendly 2 year old domestic short hair male cat for adoption. He likes to hop on laps, roll around for pets and loves kisses. He is neutered and current on vaccines.

OLIVIA is a sweet and gentle, six month old gray tiger cat. She is spayed and up-to-date on all vaccines. Olivia gets along great with other cats.

LULU is an adorable and playful 3 month old tiger kitty with calico markings. She is a little shy at first but in the right home, she will shine. Lulu is great with other cats, spayed and up to date on vaccines.

PENNY is a super sweet 3 month old gray tiger kitten. She is shy at first but has a purr that shows just how much she adores attention. She is great with other cats, spayed and up to date on vaccines.

FIFI is a super sweet and playful 3 month old calico kitten. She is great with other cats. Fifi is spayed and up to date on vaccines.

CALICO is a 1 1/2 year old Hound/Beagle mix. She is sweet as can be, loves everyone and a very smart dog. She is full grown and weighs 30 pounds.

RIESLING is a 10 week old male Shepherd/possible Pug mix puppy. He is very playful but calm as well. Riesling is neutered and up to date on vaccines.

CHARDONNAY is a 10 week old female Shepherd/possible Pug mix puppy. She is friendly, spayed and up to date on vaccines.

STONE is a 3 year old Border Collie mix who was pulled just minutes from being euthanized. Stone would do best in a home with older children and adults. He is playful and very obedient, and is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. The Animal Center asks that you consider opening your home to an older dog.

ASPEN is a very friendly, 7 month oldÂ Jack Russell terrier /lab mix. Her tail is always wagging and she is a very happy dog. She is full grown at approximately 60 pounds, spayed and current on vaccines.

EMMA is a very sweet and friendly female shepherd mix who is approximately 1-2 years old. Emma loves children, other dogs, and particularly loves snuggling. She has a ton of spirit and would do great in an active home. She loves running. Emma is spayed and current on vaccines.

SOPHIE is a year old whippet mix. She is full grown at approximately 40 pounds. She loves other dogs and cats. She is a bit shy at first but warms up quickly.Â Sophie is spayed and up to date on vaccines.

Good news: Rocky and Lucy have been adopted.

The AnimalÂ Center is an all volunteer, non-profit animal welfare charity. Programs include: A foster-based, no-kill rescue and adoption program for homeless and injured cats and kittens; a Feral Cat Assistance Program that provides spay/neuter and vaccination assistance to caregivers ofÂ free-roaming, unowned cats in the community; and a dog rescue program that saves adoptable dogs scheduled for euthanasia. The Animal Center is a 501 (c)3 publicly-supported charity and relies heavily on the support of the public and generous volunteers. For more information, visit The Animal Center online at www.theanimalcenter.org.

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