Pets of the Week: Feb. 8, 2020

Published 12:58 pm Saturday, February 8, 2020

During the month of February, Beaufort County veterinarian hospitals will conduct spaying and neutering procedures at reduced rates for cats and dogs. Appointments prior to the operation are necessary and are being taken now. Call to make your appointment at one of the following veterinarian hospitals:

  • Chocowinity Veterinary Hospital, 252-946-9000
  • Pamlico Animal Hospital, 252-946-2834
  • Tar River Animal Hospital, 252-946-2417

In addition to the reduced rates, the Humane Society of Beaufort County will give financial assistance where necessary. For more information, call 252-946-1591. This offer is open to residents of Beaufort County.

Those interested in adopting a pet should inquire at the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Facility, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturdays. Because of overcrowded conditions, the animals listed are only available as indicated.

All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To see more animals available for adoption, visit www.petango.com/beaufortcountyNC, visit ENC Shelter Dogs and ENC Shelter Cats on Facebook or call 252-946-4517 for more information. The Humane Society of Beaufort County can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BeaufortCountyNCHumaneSociety.

Requests for more information with regard to the animals appearing in Pets of the Week may be directed to shelter staff in person at the shelter during business hours or by emailing animal.control@co.beaufort.nc.us — always use the animal’s ID number.

Please note, the shelter is closed on the first Wednesday of each month for cleaning and maintenance.

 

Blake

This movie-star handsome, medium-large, approximately 9-month-old tabby boy is friendly, affectionate and loves being showered with attention. Smartly dressed in his shorthair coat of buff, gray and ebony stripes, Blake will make a wonderful pet and a welcome addition in a good and loving forever home setting. Come meet Blake, ID No. 0105. He’s available at the shelter.

 

Beso

Handsome, smart, friendly with a cute nub tail just begins to describe this boy. Beso is listed as a medium, approximately 2-year-old, black and tan Rottweiler mix. He will do best with family/owner(s) who be attentive, take him with them on their outings, give exercise/play, preferably in a fenced area or on a leash, give him some obedience training and, of course, a good forever home. For more see on Beso, ID No. 0110, see Facebook’s ENC Shelter Dogs page. Come meet him; he’s available at the shelter.