Adopt-a-Pet: Pete and Gizmo

Pete is a four-year-old Shepherd Husky mix looking for a soul mate. His caretakers say this sweet guy is a bit shy at first but warms up once he gets to know you. Given some time and love, this sweet fella is sure to blossom into a beautiful friend. Pete needs to be neutered before he can be adopted. His intake number is 454072. Reference picture: Pete.

Gizmo is a three-year-old kitty looking for

Pete. Photo provided by AFV

a “fur”ever home. This handsome boy loves to cuddle. He prefers to be the only cat in the house. Gizmo is neutered and ready for adoption. His intake number is 446585. Reference picture: Gizmo

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).

Gizmo. Photo provided by AFV

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.