Pets of the Week

Amanda is gentle and sweet but smart enough to get what she wants. She is an Australian blue heeler 10 to 12 years old and seems to be very healthy except for normal aging. This wonderful dog loves attention from humans and seems to get along well with other dogs in our shelter. Amanda is available for adoption at the Merced SPCA at 1021 Childs Ave., Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 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 3 p.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 September 24, 2015 at 9:15 PM with the headline "Pets of the Week."

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