Pets of the Week

Georgie, a tricolor Chihuahua, came to the shelter as a stray puppy and has been waiting four years for a permanent home. A little shy with people, he’s very curious and loves to see what you are doing. Georgie is available for adoption at Merced SPCA at 1021 Childs Ave. Wednesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call for more information at 209-384-7722. 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 10, 2015 at 11:30 AM with the headline "Pets of the Week."

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