See dogs, cats, pets available to adopt in Burke County NC

Faith: A 1-year-old sweet female dog who is ready to get her forever home. She is doing well with other animals and loves all things play and cuddles. She would also do great with an active family, as she loves her walks.

Squirrel: A 1-year-old neutered male dog who is looking for his forever home. He is doing well around other dogs but is pretty excited. He should probably meet his doggy friends first to make sure that he loves them. He is super sweet and loves to play and snuggle. He is one of the shelter’s longest residents.

Bread Basket: A 2-year-old spayed female cat who is ready for her forever home. She is shy at first, but is super sweet and loves to cuddle. She is doing well around other animals and is learning that love is OK.

Dog In A Cat Costume: A 2-year-old spayed female cat who is also ready for her forever home. She is super sweet and loving. She was found as a stray on a construction site and is ready to be loved by someone on a couch. She is doing well around other animals.

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 Dr., 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.