Adopt a Pet for Christmas

The Douglas County Animal Shelter is open on Christmas Eve.

The Douglas County Animal Shelter will be open for pet adoptions on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. for choosing unconditional love as a Christmas gift. There are many kittens, cats, puppies and dogs available for adoption at the Shelter, located at 1755 County Services Boulevard off Cedar Mountain Road adjacent to the Landfill. Photographs and descriptions of available pets can be found by visiting the Douglas County web site at www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com and then clicking on Departments and Animal Control. The adoption fee for all dogs and cats is $35 cash or check. Although pets make a wonderful Christmas present, the Douglas County Animal Shelter encourages families to come together to the Shelter to select an …

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Invite Paul for Christmas

Paul is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Paul has a gorgeous gray and silver coat with white designs and the short thick coat is as soft as velvet to the touch. His sparkling gold eyes have the plea of take me home now in them. He is a super sweet, active, and loving boy who is ready to dart out the cage once the door opens. He is truly delightful to stroke and hold in your lap. He came into the shelter on Sept. 18 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 5994 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be …

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Peter, Alex, and Faith Need Homes

These cats are available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Peter and Alex are both Blue Russian males with coats of velvet. These Russian Blue's are brothers. Faith Hill is a super friendly and loving solid black American Bombay with sky blue eyes saying take me home please. She is the most cuddly girl that pleads with her eyes for you not to put her back in the cage. She is friends with Peter and Alex. All three received the FVRCP the day they came into the shelter during the intake process. Peter - Cat ID#: 5983 Alex - Cat ID#: 5984 Faith Hill - Cat ID#: 6104 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet …

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Save Leon for Christmas

Leon is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Leon is an orange and red Tabby with a white nose, mouth, neck, and mittens with red stripes accenting the buff tone. He is very vocal and loves sticking his legs out the door and comes to you immediately. He will rub his head in your hands and let you hold him forever. He came into the shelter on Oct. 1 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6122 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested …

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Daisy, Jasmine, and Rosie Need Homes

These cats are available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Daisy is a female gray and silver Tabby with big gold eyes. Jasmine is a female brown and black Maine Coon X. Rosie is a female solid black American Bombay with sparkling gold eyes. All three were turned into the shelter on Aug. 2 in a trap, as the person feeding them in a trailer park could no longer feed and take care of them. They did not understand why they were placed in a steel cage. They can see outside but can't go out there. They have adjusted because they had no choice. They are very sweet, enjoying any stroking or attention given them. They have received the FVRCP during the intake process. Daisy - Cat ID#: 5582 Jasmine - Cat ID#: 5580 Rosie - Cat ID#: 5581 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter …

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Oreo Is a Treat

Oreo is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Oreo is a female black and white Maine Coon kitten who is the most loving and caring girl for your best friend. Oreo is not spayed, but during the intake process received the FVRCP. Cat ID#: 5818 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, please consider giving another of the many available pets an opportunity to be your forever friend and allow them to show you just how special they are. …

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Save Sheeba!

Sheeba is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Sheeba is a female white Siamese with gray and beige unique designs  accenting her beauty. She is a genteel Southern belle and enjoys being stroked and cuddled. Take this diamond girl for your best friend. She came into the shelter on Sept. 26 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6082 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, please consider giving another of the many…

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Morgan Needs a New Home

Morgan is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Morgan is a female Calico Tabby, whose coat is a blend of orange, black, gray, and white with black stripes. She is a very mild, laid back girl who enjoys any attention, especially stroking and being told she is pretty and sweet. She received the FVRCP when she went through the intake procedure of the shelter. Cat ID#: 5426 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, please consider giving …

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Paris Is a Prize

Paris is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Paris is a gray and white Tabby coat Manx with big gorgeous eyes and a sweeter-than-Southern-tea personality. She arrived in the shelter on Oct. 5 as a stray. She grabs instant love from anyone who holds her. She received the FVRCP during the intake process. She stole the heart of our shelter manager, and will steal yours too. Cat ID#: 6165 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, please …

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Jean Is Orange Sunshine

Jean is available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

By Pat Hopper Jean is a short haired female orange Tabby with white accents on her mouth and neck with dark orange stripes. She is a vocal and very sweet girl and will make your home complete. She came into the shelter on Oct. 2 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6135 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, please consider giving another of the many available pets an …

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