CARRIE: Adorable female spayed reddish chow mix, very sweet and loving, 40 lbs., seven years old, shy at first, needs a quiet 1-2 person home with someone home often.

RYAN: Orange tabby cat, male neutered, nine months old, frisky, playful and very friendly. Needs a home with another friendly cat.

SAMANTHA: Beautiful black/white border collie mix, five months old, 20 lbs., excellent with everyone and other animals, needs a real fenced in yard, someone home a lot and another young dog to live and play with, they are a MUST.

DELL: Orange tabby cat, male neutered, a total lap cat and so affectionate, 20 lbs., five years old, has diabetes, he is so loving and urgently needs a home.

TANNER: Gorgeous golden shepherd mix, male neutered, 40 lbs., three years old, excellent with everyone and other animals.

AMBER: Gorgeous cocoa color female spayed sheltie mix, 40 lbs., three years old, bonds quickly, needs a somewhat quiet home, fine with another mellow dog, housebroken.

MITZI: All black female spayed cat, nine months old, shy, needs a quiet home and some patient socializing, she urgently needs a foster home.

RALPHIE: Adorable tan color Dachshund/terrier mix, 20 lbs., male neutered, excellent with everyone, housebroken, mellow fine with other dogs.

LINUS: Mostly all white male neutered cat, owners passed away and he is all alone. He is shy at first then comes around, 6 yrs old.

KIRA: Gorgeous brownish medium haired female spayed cat, eight months old, very affectionate and URGENTLY needs a foster home. She is living in a cage.

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