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.

Elsa and Ebony

Sleek and stylish in their silky smooth, shorthair jet black coats, are almost identical Ebony and Elsa (not pictured). The only way to tell them apart is the amount of white on each cat: Ebony has a dot of white at her throat and Elsa has a white triangle and tummy. These 7-month-old females are inquisitive, playful, gentle, very personable, loving cats that treasure interacting with humans. Pay them a visit and see for yourself. They are available through Saturday at the shelter.

Heidi

Sweet, friendly and loves to give kisses, that’s our Heidi. A pretty dog with a rust color-brindle shorthair coat and white accents, this one and a half year old loves cuddles and human contact. Heidi is a large girl who needs a good forever home with an owner willing to ensure she receives attention, daily exercise in a fenced area or on a leash and basic obedience training. Come meet Heidi, she is available through Saturday at the shelter.