Where to adopt dogs and cats

Merced County Animal Shelter: Adoption fees for pet of the week are $25 for dogs and $15 for cats. If an animal is adopted before the newspaper comes out on Saturday, another animal can be chosen in its place. For more information, call (209) 385-7436.

Mariposa County Society for the 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, 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 pets of the week are $50 for cats and 80 for dogs. All pets are vaccinated, spayed and neutered. For more information, call (209) 357-5425.

Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1021 E. Childs Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Adoption fees for pets of the week are: dogs, $50; puppies, $60; cats, $35. Call (209) 384-7722 or (209) 723-8953.