During the month of June adoption rates for cats and kittens are reduced at the Shelter. This is made possible by the Humane Society of Beaufort County. For more information, call HSBC at 252-946-1591.

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.

 

 

Cookie

Fun and adorably cute as only a puppy can be — Cookie will steal your heart. Packed with personality, this 2-month-old girl is listed as an Australian shepherd, miniature Chihuahua–mix, with a chocolate and white long hair coat. She loves interacting with people, being showered with attention, petted, talked to and held. Cookie will do best with owner(s) willing to give her their love and attention, a good forever home, and lots of playtime/exercise in a fenced area or on a leash and obedience training suitable for her age. Cookie’s ID is No. 0847. Come play with this sweet thing, she’s available at the shelter.

 

Lucky

This adorable kitten is packed with plenty of personality, and she loves to play and engage you in her games. Cute as can be, this love bug has a very sweet and gentle nature. Lucky’s beautiful white coat has accents of tabby with grey and black stripes on her tail and the colors repeating on top of her little head. This approximately 6-to-8-week-old, American shorthair girl loves being held, showered with attention and being petted. Lucky will fit well into a variety of home settings; when given the love, warmth and stability of a good forever home, she will blossom into a devoted friend, pet and companion. Lucky’s ID is No.0837. Come in — Lucky would love to play with you. She’s available at the shelter.