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Pets up for Adoption

Date published: 7/19/2008

The following pets are among those available for adoption at Fredericksburg-area animal shelters this weekend:

ANIMAL SHELTERS

Fredericksburg SPCA: 373-9008; spcafred.org

Belle, cocker spaniel mix, spayed female, 7 years old, needs loving care.

Diesel, German shepherd-Jack Russell mix, neutered male, 6 months old, energetic.

Misty, beagle, spayed female, 8 years old, affectionate.

Youkillis, Labrador mix, neutered male, 2 years old, needs loving care.

Lukey, Labrador-golden retriever mix, neutered male, 6 years old, loves long walks.

Clyde, red tabby cat, neutered male, 2 years old, handsome.

Shelby, black and white cat, neutered male, 8 years old, long hair, sweetheart.

Ingrid, brown ticked tabby cat, spayed female, 2 years old, adorable.

Sassy, white and gray cat, spayed female, 8 years old, lovebug.

(Open house first Saturday of each month at Petco, State Route 3, and third Saturday of each month at PetSmart, U.S. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Stafford County shelter:658-7387; co.Stafford.va.us; look for link to Animal Control Department. Click on Pets for Adoption.

Brody, shepherd mix, male, black and brown, 5 months old.

Sam, beagle-dachshund mix, neutered male, tricolor.

Princess, and Missy, beagle mixes, females, tricolor, sisters.

Alex, hound, male, tricolor.

Sacha, husky, female, black and white.

Sammy, Labrador-chow mix, neutered male, yellow.

Sobrius, bloodhound, spayed female, red.

Cats and kittens also available.

Orange County shelter:540/672-1124;
Email: bhamilton@orangecova.com

Taylor, chow-Labrador-shepherd mix, male, 4 years old, friendly.

Doll, pit bull mix, female pup, black with white blaze on chest, sweetie.

Jordi, shepherd mix, 2 years old, friendly.

Mazzie, shepherd, 9 years old, submissive. No other dogs please.

Almond, pit bull-Rottweiler mix, adult female, brown eyes, gentle.

Momo, hound-basset hound mix, female, sweet.

Midnight, chow-shepherd mix, 7 years old, friendly, loves to be petted.

Duke, schipperke-Labrador mix, male, 8 months old, good with children. No cats please, travels well.

Faryn, Labrador-golden retriever mix, 4 years old, beautiful, likes to play.

Molly, shepherd-beagle mix, female, 5 years old, active, likes other dogs.

(Open house today and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at PetSmart, Central Park.)

PET ASSISTANCE

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue: 703/644-8009; nova-magdrl.org or magdrl.org.

Great Danes looking for a forever home.

Virginia Greyhound Adoption: 866/353-4649

Retired racing greyhounds looking for permanent, loving homes. Applications for adoption may be found at virginiagrey hounds.org.

Pets needing homes also may be found by contacting: Pet Assistance League, Stafford County, 540/659-5018; Spotsylvania County shelter, 540/507-7459; Justintime Rescue Inc., Stafford, 540/659-5081; Ace Kennels Rescue, 540/972-2580; Lionhearts Inc., 540/582-6879; Loyal Canine Rescue, 540/895-9018; King George County shelter, 540/775-2120; King George Animal Rescue League, 888/542-7582; Caroline County shelter, 804/633-9041; Culpeper Humane Society, 540/727-7554; Westmoreland County shelter, 804/493-0869; Louisa County Animal Shelter, 540/894-4219 or 540/967-3477; Orange County Humane Society, 540/672-0069; Rikki's Refuge in Orange County, 540/854-0870; Rappahannock Humane Society, 540/785-4388; Fauquier SPCA, 540/788-9000; Wendy's Feline Friends, 804/224-1079; Canine Rescue & Adoption Program, 804/633-0708 or 804/632-1355; Central Virginia All Breed Rescue, 540/752-6079; The Chance Foundation, 540/788-3559; Whiskers 'n' Wags Rescue Team, 540/429-2932; Bully Paws/Pit Bull Patriots, 540/891-7006.

Date published: 7/19/2008