The Rowan County Animal Shelter has several animals waiting to be adopted and taken to a good home.
Cat: Her name is Katum and she is 9 years old. Katum was turned into the shelter when her owner became allergic to her. She is a big, fluffy, lapful of love waiting to make herself comfortable in your home.
Dog: We are not totally sure what breed type this little girl is, so we call her a Peek-a-Chow-Chi. This way we cover all possible bases. She came to the shelter as a stray and is extremely bashful, but can also be very affectionate. The right person should be able to bring her out of her shyness.
From rescued animals to those abandoned by owners who couldn’t afford them, and all others in between, the Animal Shelter has them all.
Adoption fees are $70, a down payment for spay/neuter costs. The voucher can be used at any veterinarian’s office.
Before adopting any animal, a person must agree to take the pet to a veterinarian for an exam and spaying/neutering. If the animal isn’t already vaccinated for rabies, the person must agree to begin shots within three business days.
Rabies shots can be given as soon as the pet turns 4 months old.
The animal shelter isn’t equipped with a medical facility, and cannot administer any procedures or treatment.
A worker at the shelter will go over all information and gladly answer all questions from those adopting pets.
Want to view animals at the shelter? Kennel hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-4:15 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-noon, and Saturdays from 8-11:30 a.m.
To learn more about adopting a pet, call the shelter at 704-216-7768, or visit the shelter at 1465 Julian Road, Salisbury. You can also visit the shelter’s Web site at www.co.rowan.nc .us/animalshelter/.
Photos by Fran Pepper.