Pets of the week: Malcom needs a loving home. Abby loves attention

JACKSON, MI — The Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3770 Spring Arbor Road, has many pets available for adoption.

Here are two of them.

Malcolm is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire mix. He is a medium sized pup at 34 pounds. Malcolm knows a couple of basic commands and tries to be house trained.

He was abandoned by his owner and left in a basement with two other dogs. His hair coat has grown back and his health has improved.

But Malcolm is going to take that special adopter who is patient, calm and kind. He is still quite fearful and often keeps his tail tucked. Malcolm has an adorable big Mickey Mouse head marking on his back.

Abby is a shorthaired, brown tiger cat that is 8 years old. This sweet girl likes attention, treats and being petted.

She gets along well with the other cats where she is housed. Abby enjoys a great nap and is a quiet, mellow girl.

Dog adoptions require an application, online. A meet-and-greet with a dog also is mandatory. A cat room walk-through is available to test reaction. The dog adoption fee is $150 for medium and large dogs and $250 for puppies and small dogs, which includes vaccinations, microchip and sterilization.

Cat adoption fees are $60 for one cat, $80 for two, which includes applicable tests, vaccinations and spay/neutering.

Visiting the shelter is always best, but other adoption resources include online applications at https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/2302/Our-Adoptable-Animals, faxing 517-780-4750 or emailing animalshelter@mijackson.org.

The shelter’s current hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

More information is available on the shelter’s Facebook page. See more pets available for adoption at Petango.com.

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