Pet’s name: Ethel Ethel’s age: About 2 years old About Ethel: A medium size dog, Ethel weighs about 35 pounds. She is listed as a hound. She has a short length coat that will require minimal attention. It's brown, white and black. Ethel’s vaccinations: Ethel has been vaccinated, spayed, heartworm tested negative. She's also had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Ethel would be a great addition to your family: Ethel came in with her litter of puppies. All were adopted, but she was left behind. Her kennelmate was adopted last week so Ethel is very …

Name of pets: Midnight and Smokie Ages of Midnight and Smokie: About 10 weeks old About Midnight and Smokie: Midnight and Smokie, both female kittens, are siblings. Midnight has mostly black fur while Smokie is gray.  Midnight and Smokie’s vaccinations: Midnight and Smokie have been in a home since their birth, but have not yet had vaccines.  Why Midnight and Smokie would be a great addition to your family: Midnight and Smokie are litterbox trained. They also have been handled by adults and children since their birth, so they should make great family kittens. They do not have to be adopted …

Pet’s name: Dixie Dixie’s age: About a year old About Dixie: Dixie, a medium size dog, weighs about 40 pounds. She is listed as a hound and beagle mix. She has a brown, white and black coat that is short in length and requires minimal attention. Dixie’s Vaccinations: Dixie has been spayed, vaccinated, heartworm tested negative. She has had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Dixie would be a great addition to your family: Dixie has been at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter since the beginning of June. She is currently being kept busy through scent …

Pet’s Name: Princess Princess’s age: 4 years old. About Princess: Princess has a black, medium length coat. She needs a weekly brushing to keep the coat looking great. Princess’s vaccinations: Princess is vaccinated, dewormed, flea free, spayed and declawed. She has tested negative for FIV/FELV and will be microchipped prior to adoption. Why Princess would be a great addition to your family: Princess is very snuggly. She is very comfortable just hanging out with you—especially if you are on a couch. She is playful, but she prefers to sit with you. How can I adopt Princess: For more …

Pet’s Name: Weezie Weezie’s age: 3 years old. About Weezie: Weezie is a medium size dog that weighs about 25 pounds. She is listed as a Jack Russell terrier mix, and her short length coat has brown, white and cream colors. Weezie has been at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter since Aug. 10. Weezie’s vaccinations: Weezie has been vaccinated, heartworm tested negative and spayed. She has had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Weezie would be a great addition to your family: Weezie knows commands like "sit," "lay down" and "stay." She is out of the …

Pet’s Name: Lovebug Lovebug’s age: 3½ About Lovebug: Lovebug weighs about 60 pounds. Listed as a hound mix, her short length coat has brown and white colors. Unfortunately, due to finances, she was turned in to the shelter by a family that could no longer keep her.  Lovebug’s vaccinations: Lovebug has been spayed, vaccinated, tested negative for heartworm. She has had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Lovebug would be a great addition to your family: Lovebug will be a wonderful companion for a family with adults or kids. She is a calm, sweet girl …

Pet’s name: Roudy Roudy’s age: 1½ About Roudy: Roudy weighs about 45 pounds. He is listed as a cattle dog mix. His medium length coat has brindle, white and cream colors.  Roudy’s vaccinations: Roudy has been vaccinated, neutered and tested negative for heartworm. He has had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Roudy would be a great addition to your family: Roudy has been at the shelter since the beginning of June. Because of his brindle coat, some people automatically think he's a pit bull. While Roudy will need running room, he loves everyone and …

Pet’s Name: Basil Basil’s Age: 1½ About Basil: Basil is listed as an Australian shepherd mix. He is a medium sized dog, weighing about 50 pounds. His black and white long length coat will benefit from weekly brushing.  Basil’s Vaccinations: Basil has been vaccinated, neutered and tested for heartworms. The results came back negative. He's had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Basil would be a great addition to your family: Basil is great with children and other dogs. He loves playing ball with them. Not only does he make great eye contact, he is …

Pet’s Name: Dizzy Dizzy’s Age: 3 years old About Dizzy: Listed as a domestic short hair, Dizzy has white and brown markings. Unfortunately, her previous family relocated and took her to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Dizzy’s Vaccinations: Dizzy is FIV/FELV negative, vaccinated, dewormed, flea free, spayed and will be microchipped prior to adoption. Why Dizzy would be a great addition to your family: She is a very calm cat. She keeps her cage very clean. Dizzy's name does not fit her personality, but she came in with it, so her name was kept. She is such a little love. You cannot help but…

Pet’s Name: Buster Buster’s Age: 5 years old About Buster: Buster weighs about 55 pounds. He is listed as an American bulldog mix. His short length coat has white and cream colors.  Buster’s Vaccinations: Buster has been vaccinated, heartworm tested negative and neutered. He has had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Buster would be a great addition to your family: Buster is an older guy, but he has a gentle heart. He likes to be at your side for a walk or just relax with you on the couch. Come meet Buster and see how kind he is. How can I adopt …

Pet’s Name: Molly and Lily Kittens' Ages: Approximately 6 weeks old About Molly and Lily: Both kittens are female and were abandoned in the area under an overpass. Their current weight is about 1.5 to 2 pounds. They are sisters. Molly and Lily’s Vaccinations: Vet checked both girls out and they are healthy. They were dewormed, given eye ointment and antibiotics as a precaution. Why Molly and Lily would be a great addition to your family: Molly is currently great friends with a dog and would be comfortable living with a dog. Lily would not be a kitty that prefers a dog for a housemate. Both …

Pet’s Name: Lulu Lulu’s Age: 1 year old About Lulu: As medium sized dog, Lulu weighs 36 pounds. Her colors are apricot, beige, white and cream. Lulu has a short coat length that doesn’t require much grooming. Lulu’s Vaccinations: Lulu has been vaccinated, heartworm tested negative, has had an initial flea/tick preventative and is spayed. Lulu will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Lulu would be a great addition to your family: Lulu is a very very sweet girl. She loves to be with people. She can be a little shy at first, but don't let that fool you. She is a sweetheart. Just come in and visit…

Pet’s Name: Twiggy Twiggy’s Age: 1 year old About Twiggy: Listed as a terrier mix, Twiggy weighs 23 pounds. Twiggy has a short length coat with brown, white and black spots. Twiggy’s Vaccinations: Twiggy has been vaccinated and heartworm tested negative. She's also had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be spayed and microchipped upon adoption. Why Twiggy would be a great addition to your family: Twiggy is a funny girl. She likes to go outside but would rather have a job to do than just sit around laying in the sun. She likes to work and alert you to the goings on around her. How can …

Pet’s Name: Slick Slick’s Age: 2 About Slick: Slick is a true sweetheart. He is very affectionate and would love to be in your arms. Slick does not even mind having his ears cleaned. But most of all, he just loves to be cuddled. Slick has a beautiful, long length, black coat. Slick’s Vaccinations: Slick is FIV/FELV negative, vaccinated, dewormed, flea free, altered and will be microchipped prior to adoption. Why Slick would be a great addition to your family: Slick really does not mind other cats, although it is unknown how he would do with a dog. But his laid back personality may be a great …

Pet’s Name: Oreo Oreo’s Age: 7 years old About Oreo: She has actually been to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter one other time. Previously, Oreo stayed at the shelter for more than six months as a stray before her family found her. Now they have been forced to give her up to move and she is looking for a home again.  Oreo’s Vaccinations: Oreo has been vaccinated, spayed and tested for heartworm. She's negative. Oreo has also had an initial flea/tick preventative. She will be microchipped upon adoption. Why Oreo would be a great addition to your family: Oreo is a sweet girl and has won many …

Pet’s Name: Cinnamon Cinnamon’s Age: 10 months About Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a very sweet girl. She is 10 months old and weighs 69 pounds, so she will be a large dog when fully grown. She has medium length hair and is listed as a mastiff mixed breed.  Cinnamon’s Vaccinations: Cinnamon has been vaccinated, heartworm tested negative, and will be spayed and microchipped upon adoption. She has had an initial flea/tick preventative. Why Cinnamon would be a great addition to your family: She loves to be with you – on the floor by your side or just hanging out in the yard.  How can I adopt Cinnamon? …

Pets Name: Three Kittens Three Kittens' Ages: 10 weeks About Three Kittens: There were five kittens born to a domestic short-haired mom. While two have found a home, there are still three left. Two are female, one gray and another black. The male is also black. They are litterbox trained and full of energy. Three Kittens' vaccinations: The kittens have been kept strictly indoors and will need vaccinations upon adoption.  Why Three Kittens would be a great addition to your family: These kittens have been raised around kids and are still young enough to be introduced to “cat friendly” dogs. …

Pet’s Name: Lionel Lionel’s Age: About 5 years old About Lionel: He is a very sweet boy. Lionel loves to be groomed and does not even mind having his ears cleaned. Lionel’s Vaccinations: Lionel is FIV/FELV negative, vaccinated, dewormed, flea free, altered and will be microchipped prior to adoption. Why Lionel would be a great addition to your family: He is very affectionate. If you are looking for a calm lap kitty, then Lionel is your guy. How can I adopt Lionel? For more information, please call the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 770-345-7270, option No. 2. The shelter is open Tuesday …

Pet’s Name: Duggan Duggan’s Age: 3 About Duggan: He is a little timid at first but warms up quickly. Duggan is learning to enjoy his walks outside and discovering all the fun that new friends have to offer. Duggan is listed as a Jack Russell terrier mix breed.  Duggan’s Vaccinations: Duggan has been vaccinated and heartworm tested negative. He had an initial flea/tick preventative and will be neutered as well as microchipped upon adoption. Why Duggan would be a great addition to your family: He is a great size for a family pet. Duggan weighs about 30 pounds and has a short haired coat. Duggan…

Pet's Name: Esther  Esther's Age: 2 About Esther: Esther is a spayed female. She is a black lab mix. She weighs about 45 pounds and is considered a medium sized dog. Her coat is very shiny and she has white speckles on her chest and feet. Esther was brought into the Cherokee County Animal Shelter in September 2010 after she was rescued from a Cherokee County animal hoarder. Esther is now the last dog from that case still looking for her forever home.  Esther's Vaccinations: Her vaccinations are up to date. She has tested heartworm negative and has been dewormed.  Why Esther would be a great …