Adopt-a-Pet: Cali and Jackson

Cali. Photo provided by AFV

Cali is a five-year-old velvet hippo looking for an active family to love. According to her caretakers, she is a calm, easy-going gal who loves treats, walks and giving kisses. She is well-behaved and would make a great pet. Cali is spayed and ready for adoption. Her intake number is 454809. Reference picture: Cali.

Jackson is a seven-month-old cat looking for a “fur”ever home to call his own. His caretakers say he would make a fantastic cuddle buddy in a quiet home where he is the only cat. Jackson needs to be neutered before he can be adopted. His intake number is 461319. Reference picture: Jackson.

All dog and cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies) and a free veterinarian check-up. All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional).

For adoption or fostering, contact Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) at 951-674-0618. The shelter is located at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shelter offers animals for adoption as well as providing animal control and spay/neuter services.

Low cost vaccinations and $20 microchipping are available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AFV’s Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Clinic at 29001 Bastron Ave., Lake Elsinore. Walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call 951-674-7729 (SPAY) or 951-374-3491.

To view adoptable animals, visit animalfriendsofthevalleys.com. For more information, contact AFV at 951-471-8344.