Pets of the week: Opie is good with other dogs. Sweet Charlie is a very special cat

JACKSON, MI – Opie and Charlie are just two of the many pets at Cascades Humane Society that are looking for loving forever homes.

Opie is a 4-year-old large mix breed. Some people see a Lab, some people see St. Barnard, so come and visit with him to make your own guess. Opie is a playful fella and, at his size, he will need an owner capable of handling him.

Opie has been cleared for play dates at CHS which means he could go home with another dog, as long as they are able to do a meet and greet first (please bring proof of rabies vaccination for your dog with you).

This handsome man would love to do some training with you, which not only teaches him good skills, but allows him to bond better with his owner. Opie is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, neutered and has tested negative for heartworm disease.

Two-year-old Charlie is a special cat looking for a special home.

He came from a house with many other feline friends who, unfortunately, were displaced from their home. When Charlie arrived we noticed he had some missing fur on the back of his ears, due to a reaction to having fleas at one point in time. The fleas are gone now, and CHS staff expects the fur to grow back.

Charlie is very friendly, loves being petted and will even roll around on his back to get pets all over his body, including his tummy. He loves humans so much, and is so curious about the world around him, that he has been known to jump up on visitors’ shoulders from his cat condo.

When he arrived, CHS did discover Charlie has a heart murmur. In order to learn more about what the murmur could mean for Charlie, adopters could opt to get him a follow up appointment at a cardiologist. Charlie will assure you he is well worth any extra care he needs.

Charlie is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped and has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.

If you think Opie or Charlie could be your next perfect, furry family member (or members), then please stop in for a visit. Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

All dogs and cats at Cascade Humane Society have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and given parasite protection prior to adoption. Those who adopt pets also receive a free wellness checkup from any of 24 area veterinarians.

Dog owners wishing to adopt another dog are required to do a meet and greet with their dog and the dog they’re choosing to adopt.

CHS also has added services to its Spay and Neuter Assistance Program. The service, available during scheduled spay or neuter surgeries, includes vaccines, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV and FeLV testing for cats and dental procedures.

CHS also has a Pet Food Pantry to help families going through financial hardship. CHS accepts cat or dog food donations, as long as the food is in its original packaging. Donors can drop off food by the pole barn behind the facility. The Pet Food Pantry is open from noon to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month.

Those considering adopting Opie, Charlie or another pet can apply to do so here. Adoptable pets can be viewed at www.chspets.org. For more information, call 517-787-7387.

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