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.

 Elise

This 3-month-old cutie is our Elise; a female, black and tan German shepherd/Alaskan husky-mix puppy. She’s a good-looking girl with beautiful facial markings showing intelligence and a disposition that is gentle, calm and friendly.  Elise will be an ideal pet in a variety of good forever home setting. Elise is waiting for visitors to come in and meet her and see what a fantastic pet she will be. She is available through Saturday at the shelter.

 Sushi

If you are into soft and cuddly, then our Sushi is the cat for you. This 6-year-old female, domestic longhair is a gray and white bi-color cat. Sushi is beautiful, calm, and friendly, and she is already spayed and ready to go to her new forever home, with an adoption fee of just $15. Come spend a little time with her and see for yourself what a great pet and companion she will be. Sushi is available through Saturday at the shelter.