Our featured pets for this week are Joey and Gertrude.

Joey is a precious 5-month-old tabby and white kitten. He and his brother, Elmo, were strays that were brought to the humane society so they could find forever homes. Joey has cute face markings and a sweet disposition. He is playful, but not over demanding and is content to keep himself occupied with simple kitty toys. If you’re looking for a “teenager” kitten that will grow into a handsome fellow, come and visit with Joey. And if you want to double your fun, consider adopting Joey and his side-kick brother, Elmo, together.

Gertrude is a gorgeous 1-year-old tri-colored hound. This girl is knock-out pretty, with big brown eyes and perfect markings. Gertrude was surrendered because her previous owner’s other dog did not accept Gertrude into the home. She has been fine with other dogs here at the humane society. Gertrude is submissive and shy with new people. Once she spends a little time getting to know you, she loves petting and attention. Gertrude would do best in a quieter home with an owner who has the time and patience to build her confidence. Are you the one to help this sweet girl reach her full potential?

Pints for Pets Pup Crawl is just over three weeks away and registration is now open! In addition to the Pup Crawl, this year will feature a cornhole tournament with $500 in cash prizes, live music, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, family-friendly activities and more! Register for the event and get a cool t-shirt that will be your ticket for the evening. Activities start at 1 p.m. in Weisiger Park and continue through the evening until participating vendors close. It will be a full afternoon and evening of fun. Event tickets start at $25 with a short-sleeved shirt. Long-sleeved shirts are also available. For more information and to sign up, visit our website at www.dbchs.org. Come and join us on September 21st for all the fun festivities.

Low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter surgery is available for pet owners with low and fixed incomes.  Call our Happy Paws Clinic today at 859-691-1137 for an appointment. Please help control pet over-population by having your pet spayed or neutered.