Comet and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters

Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.

Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.

Comet: A sweetheart who is used to living with other cats and dogs

Comet is an affectionate 5-year-old female who was returned because her owner moved into assisted living. She is a sweet girl with no behavior issues. She came from a home with one other cat that she was raised with and a dog. We don’t know how she would be with children. Comet likes to be handled and brushed and loves treats.

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How to adopt: If you are ready to welcome Comet to your loving home, visit her at our Youngtown Adoption Center at 11129 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 1, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call for more information at 623-876-8778. Other adoption sites are 10807 N 96th Ave., Peoria, 623-773-2246, with the same hours and days, and Surprise Petsmart, 13764 Bell Road.

— Deb Heise, Sun Cities 4 Paws

Delphine: Gorgeous girl who loves to greet her humans

Delphine is a female, spayed, domestic short-haired black cat about 1 year old. She found her way to Friends for Life Animal Rescue as a stray. She weighs about 7 pounds and has lots of friendliness and affection to share.

Delphine is active and curious and gets excited to see her people, running to greet them. She also loves to chase electronic bugs or mice, and she enjoys being held or carried.

How to adopt: Delphine is residing at Friends for Life's adoption center located at 952 W. Melody Avenue. Her adoption fee is $175.00 For more information on Delphine, other cats or dogs looking for homes, contact Friends for Life at 480-497-8296 or visit them online at http://www.azfriends.org.

— Jannelle Cosgriff, Friends for Life