According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million pets are admitted to shelters nationwide each year. Of these, around 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Each week, The Arizona Republic introduces a handful of the many pets that are available for adoption at Valley animal shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.Tulsi: A Cute Lap CatIf you are interested in meeting Tulsi please call Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue, 623-876-8778 or 623-773 -2246 after 9 o’clock at Tulsi is patiently waiting for a home forever and can now be imagined; With black cats in shelters in October, this lovable 2½ year old is eager to move on. She was the mother of five babies and was rescued as a stray. Her caregivers can’t say enough about how cute she is and really is a lap cat. Although she has an allergy, she is well under control with her special food. Tulsi doesn’t like other cats at all. It would be a happy day for her to find a real home to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the other days that follow. How to adopt: Visit her at Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue, 11129 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Assumptions are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-3pm; Phone 623-876-8778 after 10 a.m. Other adoptive locations include Surprise PetSmart, 13764 Bell Road and Lake Pleasant Towne Center Parkway PetSmart, 25372 Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria. — Beverly Bormann, Sun Cities 4 PawsClifford: Curious, loves exploring and seeing new things Interested adoptive parents may like available pets Watch Clifford and make an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt with the Big Red Dog he shares his namesake. However, this absolutely adorable nine year old Dachshund mix will still turn heads with its unique personality and even more unique good looks. As good as Clifford is, he wants everyone to know that he’s not all good looking. This cute pooch is also potty trained and walks well on a leash as he is very curious to discover and see new things. As you may be able to tell by his kind face, Clifford loves curling up next to his favorite people and always enjoys watching the latest and greatest shows with his family on Humane Society after his previous owner passed away and no one could look after him . Fortunately, his family was part of AHS ‘Legacy Circle, which provides ongoing care for their pets after they die. This means the adorable Clifford will be in an AHS Foster Hero home until he finds his next forever home. As with most Dachshund breeds, Cliffy has some alopecia on his body (hair loss), but this doesn’t require ongoing medical care – it’s just one more trait that makes this little puppy unique.Adoptions by appointment are available to pets with their families forever accommodate. Interested adoptive parents can view available pets like adorable little Clifford and make an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt. Additionally, in honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, all senior pets aged six and over have waived adoption fees for the entire month of November! – Kelsey Dickerson, Ariz. Humane SocietySmartie: A Gentle, Hopeful Little Guy Please go to azfriends.org to fill out a counseling form and then go to the Adoption Center at 952 W. Melody Ave. in Gilbert. Smartie is a cute little 4 year old Chihuahua. He was found a stray dog. The finder found his person, but the family had lost their home and could not look after him properly. They made the heartbreaking decision not to reclaim him. Friends for Life Animal Rescue promised this adorable little guy that they would find him a loving home forever. Smartie is a cute, gentle, hopeful little guy and he hopes that you are the one for him! Smartie is a bit shy at the adoption center but he still manages to smile and as you can see in his photo it’s a very cute smile. Smartie is neutered, vaccinated, chipped and licensed. His adoption fee is $ 295. How to adopt: Smartie lives at the Friends for Life adoption center at 952 W. Melody Avenue in Gilbert. He’s neutered, approved, vaccinated and chipped. If you are interested in meeting Smartie please call 480-497-8296, email FFLdogs@azfriends.org or visit the online opening hours at http://www.azfriends.org and come You over! If Smartie is adopted at the time of your request, there are plenty of other dogs and cats waiting to be found home.— Jannelle Cosgriff, Friends for LifeMomo: A Luxurious Kitten Loving His Human Friends. Appointments online at azhumane.org/adopt. With gorgeous auburn eyes and silky soft fur, Momo is a good looking kitten with an equally lovely personality. The cute nine-year-old kitten with long hair was given to the Arizona Humane Society after its previous owner sadly passed away and no one could take care of him. While being cared for at AHS, this handsome boy underwent dental work to help keep his teeth and mouth as healthy as possible. Keeping up to date on a pet’s oral health is important as it can help prevent many other problems such as gingivitis, gum disease, and even heart disease. Because of this, veterinarians from AHS trauma clinics perform hundreds of dental procedures each year before a pet is put up for adoption. A healthy pet is a happy pet! Momo is an incredibly cute boy who is described as the perfect gentleman who loves to be pampered and will definitely let his people know when it’s time for a couple with his adorable purrs and meows Pets is. The luxurious kitten absolutely loves her human friends and would much rather lie on the couch with her family all day when the opportunity presents itself. He also likes to be pampered with a good brush to keep his fur silky and matt-free. Adoption: The Arizona Humane Society’s Virtual Matchmaking Adoptions of the Arizona Humane Society are available by appointment to accommodate pets with their eternal families. Interested adoptive parents can view available pets like the wonderful Momo and make an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt. Additionally, in honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, all senior pets aged six and over have waived adoption fees for the entire month of November! – Kelsey Dickerson, Arizona Humane SocietySupport local journalism. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Adopt a Pet: Tulsi and Other Pets for Adoption at Shelters in the Phoenix Area
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