Beauty is a German shepherd mix that is available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter.
She is 2 years old. She was turned in by her owner, who couldn’t keep her any longer. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on her shots.
She knows basic commands and, despite her size, thinks she’s a lap dog.
“She’s loving,” said adoption coordinator Bill Cowan. “She wants to be around people.”
Also up for adoption this week is Glenda, a female, black-and-white cat that is estimated to be about 1 year old.
She was picked up by sheriff’s deputies as a stray, without any tags. She has been around people because she is very tame and calm. She seems to enjoy being carried.
The shelter has raised enough money to buy heating and air units for the kennels. Cowan said staff members are grateful for the generous donations.
The shelter also has enough food for the animals, he said. Things the shelter could use as donations include: toys, leashes, collars, detergent and flea shampoo.
The fee to adopt animals from the shelter is $50 for dogs and $40 for cats, which includes shots. Animals must receive a rabies and a “DAPP” shot — for distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and parvovirus.
Someone who adopts can take the animal home but must agree to bring the animal back on a Monday or Thursday to get its shots.
Adopting families also must pledge to have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days.
The shelter’s phone number is 912-754-2109. It is open for adoptions Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The shelter’s Web page is: http://www.effinghamcounty.org/DepartmentsAF/AnimalShelter.aspx.
Go to the drop-down list under “Departments A-F” and go to “Animal Shelter” and then “Adoption Page” to see information about some of the dogs and cats that are available.