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.

Thunder

Sweet, friendly, playful and a people lover — that’s our Thunder. At 8 months old, this medium-size, male shepherd–mix is demonstrating a pleasant, outgoing personality. A brown shorthair coat with a white chest patch, white paws and black facial markings create a handsome fellow. Thunder will make a wonderful addition in a variety of home settings, providing his owner(s) show him love, attention and exercise in a fenced area or on a leash. Thunder is available through Saturday at the shelter.

Ginger

If words like gentle, calm and loving sound good to you, then our Ginger is the cat for you. This gorgeous, 8-month-old tabby with a cream and pale orange, apricot and amber shorthair coat, delicate soft green eyes and a rosebud nose is elegant. She is sociable, friendly and charming. Ginger will make a wonderful pet and companion in a variety of good, forever-home settings. Pay her a visit and you will see what a fantastic girl she is. Ginger is available through Saturday at the shelter.