The following are the Pets of the Week at Burke County Animal Services:
Round-a-Bout
Round-A-Bout: This sweet cat is about 3 months old and is ready for her forever home. She is great around dogs and cats and loves to cuddle and play. Her favorites are treats and toys and anything that goes with you cuddling her.
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf: A shy but sweet neutered male cat. He is about 8-9 months old and loves to cuddle. He does need to get to know you first, but he falls in love as soon as he does.
Dogo
Dogo: This sassy senior girl is ready for her forever home too. She is about 8 years old and spayed. She does great with other dogs but does NOT do well around cats. She has lots of fun energy for a senior and loves to play with toys. She would be amazing for a family.
Buddy
Buddy: This boy has been in a foster home and is ready to find a permanent home. He is about 2 years old and neutered. He loves kids, dogs and cats and is basically the perfect boy. He loves to play but does not mind cuddling on the couch.
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All adoptions include up-to-date vaccines, preventatives, a spay or neuter, and dogs will be heartworm tested.
Animal services is in need of food donations for its community pet food bank, which goes to help pets of those in need. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Burke County Animal Services at 425 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655.
Those in need of pet food can stop by animal services and fill out a one-time informational form and let them know what you need.
Call them at 828-764-9588 and view more animals up for adoption at www.burkenc.org/2444/Animal-Services.
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