Stray Haven Pet of the Week for the week of December 13, 2020

What’s up, Doc? Oh wait, that’s my name! Hey, I’m Doc, a 10-year-old lumpy and bumpy mixed breed gentleman here at Stray Haven. Don’t worry, I just have a few skin tags, they’re no big deal. 

I came here all the way from a high-kill shelter in North Carolina. I’m excited to be here! The sights and smells of a new place were a little overwhelming at first, but I’m starting to get used to life here at Stray Haven. 

I kind of like to keep to myself. Sometimes new people approaching me can be scary. It took me a second to open up to the caretakers here, but I’m learning that they aren’t so bad. 

I do know what the word “walk” means though, and it makes me go nuts! I enjoy when the staff members pet me, but when they stop I’ll run away and go do my own thing. I’m just a little bit aloof. 

I was owner surrender, so I’m cautious about getting too attached to people, as I am worried they will just leave me. All I need is someone to show me unconditional love, and I’ll fill a hole in your heart you never knew you had. It’s a very special thing to adopt an old dog like me — these are my golden years! 

I keep my kennel very clean. I’m not sure how I would feel about living with cats or other dogs; maybe ask the staff so you can have a conversation. I could probably live with older kids as long as they respect me. 

I think I need a home where people love me for me, and spoil me as I grow old and gray. If you’re interested in being my new family, please come meet me at Stray Haven!

The adoption fee for kittens is $100, adult cats are $80, and senior cats are $40; and includes up-to-date Rabies and FVRCP vaccines, dewormer, FIV/FeLV testing and spay / neuter at their clinic.

The adoption fee for puppies is $250, adult dogs are $200, and senior dogs are $90; they include a microchip, up-to-date Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines, dewormer, and spay / neuter at their clinic.

Visit Stray Haven Humane Society, located at 194 Shepard Rd. in Waverly, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.StrayHavenSPCA.org or at www.Petfinder.com. Contact them to schedule an appointment at their Affordable Spay / Neuter by calling (607) 565-2859.