The descriptions and photos of the pets are submitted by the organizations and sent to the Valley News. If you’re interested in meeting or adopting one of the featured pets, please contact the organizations via the links in the pets’ descriptions.
And if you’re involved with a pet adoption organization in the Upper Valley and want to contribute to this feature, please email mcassidy@vnews.com.
Read past editions of this column at www.vnews.com/adoptablepets.
Bugs and other rabbits, adoptable from the Upper Valley Humane Society
We’re focusing on rabbits this week!
Are you seeking a peaceful and quiet house pet? Are you patient? Have a sense of humor? Please consider adopting a rabbit from UVHS.
Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable animals. They make wonderful indoor companions and can live 10 or more years. They can be litter box trained, too! Rabbits like to play with toys and they can purr when feeling content.
Our goal is to get as many rabbits into loving homes for the holidays. The adoption fee is reduced to $35, which includes spay/neuter.
Bugs and other rabbits are up for adoption from the Upper Valley Humane Society, located at 300 Old Route 10 in Enfield and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Upper Valley Humane Society is also on Facebook and Instagram and can be reached at 603-448-6888.
Sophie, adoptable from Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
“Hi! My name is Sophie and I’m an 8-year-old spayed female. I came to Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society with two of my buddies when our human died. It was a very sad time for us, but things are most certainly looking up. My buddies, Otis and Henry, were recently adopted together and I’m so happy for them! I hope I find a home of my own very soon.
“Did you know that November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? To celebrate, Lucy Mackenzie is waiving the adoption fee for all animals 7 years or older for the entire month. All you have to do is make a donation in the animal’s honor. There are many senior animals here, all looking for a home to call their own. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, stop in today to meet me and all the other deserving senior animals today.”
Sophie is up for adoption from Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, located at 4832 Route 44 in West Windsor and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Lucy Mackenzie is also on Facebook and Twitter and can be reached at 802-484-5829.
J.J., adoptable from River Valley Animal Protection League
J.J. is a sweet, quiet guy with a charming overbite and a medium length coat of orange and white
At first he tends to be on the shy side, but given a few minutes, he comes out of his shell and shows off just how long and lean he actually is, which is close to twice the size he likes to pretend to be when he snuggles up in his bed.
J.J. likes to be petted, he enjoys head butts and dinner with friends. (Seriously, he likes when people sit with him while he eats.)
When exploring the shelter this little guy likes to hide out and peek at volunteers while we are working, but is easily coaxed from his stealthy adventures when it is time to go back to his cage. Being that his cage is located right next to the radio at the shelter, J.J. has become a big Bruno Mars fan and knows Uptown Funk by heart. He doesn’t even seem to mind when his neighbor, Titus, tries to sing along.
Coming from a multi-cat household and from what we’ve seen at the shelter, J.J. gets along fine with other cats and would be a good fit with any low-key family.
J.J. is up for adoption from the River Valley Animal Protection League, located at 60 Cummings Ave. in Charlestown and open to the public Mondays, 4-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., or by appointment by calling 603-826-3061. The River Valley Animal Protection League is also on Facebook.
Puggy, adoptable from Sullivan County Humane Society
“I am 8-year-old Puggy. Sadly, my human dad passed away so my mom had to move in with family. The family had large dogs that to scared me so my family surrendered me to the humane society.
“I am solid black and am also declawed in the front. Unfortunately, I do not like other cats and therefore was lashing out while at the shelter. I am now in a foster home and once I adjusted to my new surroundings, I became sweet.
“My mom says I like to snuggle — I just have had so many changes over the last few months that it will take me a while to feel secure enough to snuggle.
“In addition to being vet checked, spayed, treated for fleas and worms, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, and microchipped I am also getting my teeth cleaned in a few weeks.
“If you would like to meet me, please call 603-542-3277 so that an arrangement can be made to meet at my foster home. I am available now but will need to come back the day the humane society is taking me for my dental cleaning so I can flash those pearly whites!”
Puggy is up for adoption from Sullivan County Humane Society, located at 145 Broad St. in Claremont, and is currently being fostered. The humane society website at www.sullivancountyhumanesociety.org and Facebook. Call 603-542-3277 or email sullivanhumane@hotmail.com for more information.