Adopt-a-Pet: Hank and Holly

Hank. Photo provided by Banyan Pet Photography

Hank is a four-year-old pit bull looking for a “fur”ever home for the holiday. His caretakers said he loves belly rubs, playtime, cuddles and going for walks. He is leash-trained. Hank is neutered and ready for adoption. His intake number is 345187. Reference picture: Hank.

Holly is a three-year-old cat looking for a warm couch to curl up on. Her caretakers said she loves cuddles, ear rubs and chasing the red dot until she finally catches it. Holly needs to be spayed before going to her “fur”ever home. Her intake number is 496929. Reference picture: Holly.

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).

Holly. 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.