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Pets of the Week: Ellie & Gary Busey
Ellie is a beautiful 10-year-old orange and white Tabby who has spent the last few years living in a loving home. Sadly, her owner passed away and Ellie is looking for a new family. Ellie has a very sweet-nature and temperament. She is very social, inquisitive and loves to play with toys! Because she has been an only cat for so long she would do best in a home as the only pet. This affectionate lap cat will surely provide companionship for a lucky family.
To meet Ellie, contact Friends of Harbor Animals, a group of independent rescuers and shelter volunteers who work together to find permanent homes for cats, kittens, puppies, dogs and others who have found themselves in an animal shelter or other unfortunate circumstance. All Friends of Harbor Animals adoptables are cared for in private foster homes.
Meet Gary Busey, who is very cuddly and adorable. He is a 1-year-old Papillon-mix who weighs about 10 pounds. He is so sweet and soft! He is still a puppy who is full of energy and ready to play. He walks well on leash and is working on house training. Gary Busey was found abandoned at a Starbucks with his sibling, who has already been adopted. Gary gets along with other dogs and people. If you would like to meet Gary, contact the Shelter Hope Pet Shop, a non-profit volunteer pet shop that adopts shelter animals in-store. Besides finding homes for shelter animals in need, proceeds from the sales in the "pet shop" help save more shelter animals.
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