This dog doesn't just look like he's smiling all the time. This week's Pet of the Week, with its expressive eyebrows and long tongue, is chosen by a girl in love who wants to find a new family and share the excitement of life with her.
Welcome to The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week. This series features animals that are up for adoption in Palm Beach County.
This week's pet is Puddin'. She arrived at the shelter just before Valentine's Day and has now been without her family for 54 days. Her unique black and tan pattern makes her a gorgeous girl looking for her happy home.
Here's what you need to know about this week's pet, including what animal care staff have to say about Puddin's personality.
Dogs up for adoption: Puddin
- Year: 3 years old
- weight: 51 pounds
- sex: female, contraceptive
- Animal ID: A2163520
About her: Puddin is a loyal companion, always ready to shower you with love and affection. She is neutered and ready to join your family. Make space in your heart for pudding!
For more information, visit Puddin's online profile on the animal rescue website.
How to Adopt a Dog or Cat in Palm Beach County
The adoption process can begin in person or online.
To start in-person, visit Animal Care and Control at 7100 Belvedere Road in suburban West Palm Beach during normal business hours to fill out an application and meet your pet there.
To start the process online:
- Search for your pet in Animal Control's online database using your pet's Animal ID number (above).
- To the right of the pet photo[養子縁組の準備はできましたか? ここをクリック]Click the link.
- Please fill out the downloadable two-page adoption application and email it to Animal Control at PSD-ACCSupport@pbcgov.org.
- After Animal Control reviews your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that your adoption has been approved. Submitting an online application does not guarantee obtaining a pet.
Adoption fee: This month, Animal Care and Control is waiving standard adoption fees. Adoption fees are typically $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies, and $50 for cats and kittens. If you are a resident of Palm Beach County and you are 55 years of age or older, you will be offered a discount on the adoption fee.
Note: All animals adopted from Animal Control are spayed if female and neutered if male. They are up to date on vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks, and are microchipped.
About raising children: If you're not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider offering pet foster care. This is a great way to get the feel of becoming a pet parent, and allows you and your new pet-to-be to get to know each other. For more information about fostering, please visit the Animal Control website.
Have you ever owned the Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week?
So far, four of this week's pets have been adopted.
We track our impact throughout the year and see the potential to feature adoptive families in “Where Are They Now” style stories? If you adopted a pet featured in this series, please let us know here: https://forms.gle/nN9w7cmCQRJmVcus6
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Katherine Kokal is an education journalist at the Palm Beach Post. She has her 8-year-old dog Cooper and her 9-month-old kitten Benny. Contact her at kkokal@pbpost.com. Please support our work:Subscribe now!
