Where to find cats and dogs to adopt

Merced County Animal Shelter: Adoption fees for pet of the week are $35 for dogs and $15 for cats. If an animal is adopted before the newspaper comes out Saturday, another animal can be chosen in its place. For more information, call (209) 385-7436.

Mariposa County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5599 N. Highway 49, Mariposa. Call 966-5275. Hours: 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (times can vary, so call ahead). Adoption fees: $40 for cats and $70 for dogs. Cash only. All animals are spayed or neutered and have all their shots.

Last Hope Cat Kingdom: Discounted adoption fees for pet of the week are $50 for cats and $80 for dogs. All pets are vaccinated, spayed or neutered. For more information, call (209) 357-5425.