Those interested in adopting a pet should inquire at the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Facility, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturdays. Because of overcrowded conditions, the animals listed are only available as indicated.

All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To see more animals available for adoption, visit www.petango.com/beaufortcountyNC, visit ENC Shelter Dogs, ENC Shelter Cats and Washington Cat Rescue on Facebook or call 252-946-4517 for more information. The Humane Society of Beaufort County can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BeaufortCountyNCHumaneSociety.

Midnight

All the love, joy and happiness in the world is wrapped up in a 5-month-old, male puppy named Midnight. This goodlooking Labrador retriever-mix pup is jet-black with warm dark brown eyes and a smile on his face. Intelligence shows in his actions and in the black patterns on his pink tongue, which Native American Indians say denotes high intelligence. He’s a playful, friendly boy and this breed demonstrates a love of people and especially children. Midnight will make a wonderful pet in a variety of good forever home settings. He is available through Saturday at the shelter.

Shady

Meet our Shady, a big love bug! He loves tummy rubs, head bumps, being petted and attention. This 2-year-old, male is a handsome tabby with a beautiful coat of dark and pale gray. Shady is the Rocky of the cat world, and like Rocky, he has had to take care of himself. But that, thankfully, is in his past and Shady is ready to love and be loved in a good forever home. Come meet him, he’s worth the effort. Shady is available through Saturday at the shelter.