Cleveland Co. Animal Services introduces Daisy

Here is info on a very special dog at Cleveland County Animal Care Services, in her own words, “My name is Daisy and I'm a very friendly 5 yr. old Labrador retriever. I have been hanging out here at the shelter since February. I was brought in as a stray and they have spayed me, and I'm microchipped and UTD (that’s shelter lingo for “up to date”) on all my vaccinations! Yes, I have been here too long.”

“Now for the good stuff...I am a very active girl. I love being in the sun and I will lay on my back and scratch to my heart’s content. I do pretty good on a leash, but I do pull. I'm very excited about being outside. I will do the zoomie thing and get out some of my energy, but if you sit down, I will come right up to you and ask for attention,” she says enthusiastically.

“I will take treats very politely and sit when I do it. I would probably do best with someone that has my energy for exercise. I bet I'd do good on walks, and a fenced in yard wouldn't be a bad thing either. If you think I would be a won- derful addition to your family, come by the shelter and meet me. I would be so happy.”

Cleveland County Animal Services works to make the adoption process as seamless as possible. Their priority is making the best possible matches to find forever homes for shelter pets.

All dog adoptions include:

• Initial medical exam

• Initial deworming

• Initial heartworm screening

• DHLPP vaccination

• Rabies vaccination and tag

• Microchip ID and registration

• Spay or neutering

All cat adoptions include:

• Initial medical exam

• Initial deworming

• FVRCP vaccination

• Rabies vaccination and tag

• Microchip ID and registration

• Spay or neutering In order to adopt, you must have a valid, government issued photo ID that. This can be driver's license, passport, ID card.

Adoption Hours:

• Monday through Friday

10 AM - 4 PM

• The shelter is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Adoption fees are $40 for dogs and $20 for cats. In some instances, these fees are waived. Special adoption promotions occur from time to time and include a reduced fee adop- tion. On-going adoption promotions:

• Pets for Patriots - Fee waived adoption for retired and active military veterans

• Special Needs Pets - Fee waived adoption for pets with special needs

• Seniors for Seniors - Fee waived adoption for residents older than 60 adopting a dog or cat eight years or older.

• Two for One - Cats prefer company. Adopt one cat get the second a no charge.

The mission of the Cleveland County Animal Services Department is to protect the health and safety of residents; promote humane care and prevent cruel treatment of animals; and work to reduce the number of stray and homeless animals in the county.

If you are interested in adopting a dog, please visit our shelter at 1601 Airport Rd. Shelby NC 28150. Adoption fees are normally $40 and include spay/neuter, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment, deworming, microchip, and a rabies license.