Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities. Contact a rescue near you to learn more.
Descriptions of pets below:
Classy is a gorgeous 6-year old female Labrador retriever mix. She was surrendered with her littermate Precious. Classy is a very affectionate girl who loves people. Find her at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 616 N. Spring St., 648-5750, www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN20.html.
Jessie is a handsome 10-month old neutered male Beagle/blue heeler mix. He is a friendly boy who gets along well with children and other dogs but would prefer a home without cats. Find him through the Clarksville Humane Society, 648-8042, www.clarksvillehumanesociety.org.
Mercy is a beautiful 2-year old spayed female Labrador retriever/American Pitt Bull Terrier mix. She is very affectionate, loves people and is good with children and other dogs. Mercy knows how to sit, stay and heel. Find her at Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter, 931-368-8786, www.mcfots.org.
Momo is a medium sized adult spayed female Tuxedo mix with beautiful green eyes. She is fully vetted and litter box trained. Momo loves people but needs a home without other cats. Find her at Cats Are Us, 119 Providence Blvd., 503-0053, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday, www.catsareus.petfinder.org.
Rocket is a handsome 7-year old, 9-pound neutered male Chihuahua mix. He is fully vetted and gets along great with other dogs. Rocket loves to play and likes to be with people. Find him at Second Chance & Happy Tails, 503-8300, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.secondchancehappytails.petfinder.org.
Tami is a beautiful 2-3 year old spayed female Mountain Cur mix. She is a bit timid but will do well in a family environment. Tami gets along great with people and other dogs. Find her through the Humane Society of Dover-Stewart, 931-232-8165, www.humanesocietydover.petfinder.org
Duke is a gorgeous 4-year old neutered male Boxer/Shar Pei mix who was found in a local park. He is fully vetted, housebroken, crate and lead trained. Duke loves people and would make a make a great family or protection dog. Find him through Stewart County Faithful Friends Animal Rescue, 931-627-1459, http://preview.petfinder.com/shelters/TN636.html
Daisy and Stashy are two 8-month old spayed female Calicos. They are fully vetted and litter box trained. They are used to small children and dogs. Daisy and Stashy are sweet and loving cats and would love to be adopted together. Find them through Shawnie’s Rainbow Rescue, 1970 Chester Harris Road, Woodlawn, 270-874-0963 or email shawniesrescue@yahoo.com.
Zeus is a handsome 4-year old neutered male Labrador retriever mix. He is fully vetted, house trained, and has a microchip. Zeus gets along well with cats and dogs as well as children. He is a very sweet boy and loves to cuddle. Find him through Willy’s Happy Endings, 931-257-8099, www.willyshappyendings.org.