Rosebud is more fun than a sled, but will leave just as lasting of an impression.  The Boxer mix is about a year old. She is spayed and up-to-date on her toys. She was surrendered by her original owners and has been available for about a week.

Woody, a lovable shepherd mix, is a happy-go-lucky guy waiting for a family to play with.

Happy new year! It’s human nature to celebrate beginnings and search for origins. We want to know how things started — even to the point of arguing about chickens and eggs. There’s no argument about dogs; the scientific community does agree that the dog was the first domesticated animal. However, scientists disagree on the exact timing of this truly extraordinary occurrence — exactly when the human-dog symbiotic relationship formed. Some say as recently as 10,000 years ago. Others cite evidence pointing to 50,000 years ago or more.

Anyone looking for a pet guinea pig is in luck. There is a nice, young guinea pig available for adoption at the shelter. The guinea pig does not have a name, it is nice, but a little bit scared in its new environment.

It is a land that was once dominated by ancient animals, forests and seas.  In their wake they left a land of immense natural beauty and rich fertile soil.  Beginning east and next door to the states capital, the coastal plains is as diverse as it is large.

Tucker is large, sweet and goofy. He is also available for adoption and waiting for a family at the Union County Animal Shelter.