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.

Requests for more information with regard to the animals appearing in Pets of the Week may be directed to shelter staff in person at the shelter during business hours or by emailing animal.control@co.beaufort.nc.us — always use the animal’s ID number.

Please note, the shelter is closed on the first Wednesday of each month for cleaning and maintenance.

The shelter will be closed next Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, in observance of Easter.

Violet

At approximately 2 years old, our American shorthair girl is a sweet darling. Violet, beautiful in her bi-color coat of gray and sparkling white, is already spayed and ready-to-go after her reduced fee is paid. Violet wants so much to be fussed over and loved, and when given the love, warmth and stability of a good forever home, she will blossom into a devoted friend, pet and companion. For more about Violet, visit  www.facebook.com/ENC Shelter Cats. Violet’s ID is No. 0284. Come visit and spend a little time with her, she’s available at the shelter.

 

Princess             

This large, approximately 1-year-old Siberian Husky-mix is a friendly and absolutely gorgeous girl dressed in her coat of creamy white. Princess needs owner(s) willing to give her love, attention and exercise in a fenced area or on a leash. She deserves a good, loving forever home where she can be a faithful companion and pet. Come spend a little time with Princess. Her ID is No. 0266. See for yourself what a wonderful dog she is.