Pets of the Week

Dee is a 10-pound, 2-year-old Chihuahua who was abandoned by a college student. Sweet little Dee would be an adorable companion or family dog for any home. Dee is available for adoption at Merced SPCA at 1021 Childs Ave. Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Merced SPCA

Merced County Animal Shelter: 2150 Shuttle Drive, Atwater. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open 10 a.m. through 3p.m. Saturdays. 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 (209)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.

Merced Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: 1021 E. Childs. 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.

Last Hope Cat Kingdom: 6660 Bailey Ave., Atwater. Call (209) 357-5425 or email info@lasthopesanctuary.org to set up an appointment.

This story was originally published July 3, 2015 at 2:37 PM with the headline "Pets of the Week."

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