Little Poppy wants to sit in your lap! Great little dog (who just went on a mobile adoption event and did GREAT!) He is a three-year-old Chihuahua. He enjoys being held or curled up in your lap; Also enjoys car rides and walks. Poppy came from a home that kept him outside and he barked when he was ignored. His ideal home will keep him in the house with another dog and some entertainment! He loves people and would prefer to be around them. Adoption Fee: $100 (Includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license) Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828

Roxie needs a home! Her sweet face says it all- looking for a nice family to keep her company and to spend her days with. Roxie is a nine-year-old Beagle/Chihuahua mix who is a fan favorite among staff and volunteers. She has been with us for several months and has been a patient girl. Roxie is gentle and enjoys the little things like a nice walk, a car ride and a good scratch behind the ears. She will do best in an older home. Other friendly dogs OK, along with older children please. Come visit Roxie and see if she will fit in well with your family!   Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-383-PETS www.sspca.org

Are you looking for a friendly, affectionate boy to join your family? Rubio is your guy! A lover of people, Rubio is a five-year-old mature German Shepherd/Alaskan Malamute mix. He is looking for a home that doesn't have small children or other small animals, as he isn't a big fan. He will be most comfortable with a family that is home often and enjoy walks as much as he does! Rubio is a sweet boy and should make a great addition to the right family. sspca.org Adoption fee: $100 (Includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license)   Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-383-PETS or 916-504-2868

What sort of dog are you looking for? Affectionate, mature and OK with other dogs and kids (no cats!)? Winky just might be your boy! This 7 year-old cutie LOVES to be with his people friends and is looking for a home that he can relax in. Don't less his age fool you, you'll be surprised at how energetic he is! Adoption fee: $100 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchip Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-504-2868    

Sweet Bernie is looking for a home! This seven-year-old Saint Bernard mix is a loving, older boy who is looking for a family of his own. He enjoys people and children, especially ones that will love him as much as he loves them! He is calm, well -mannered, great on a leash and though a little "talkative" at times (to get your attention) he is a wonderful dog who will be a great member of the family! Located at the Sacramento SPCA shelter: 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento 916-383-PETS www.sspca.org

Pets make wonderful additions to our lives in so many different ways. They keep us entertained, keep us busy and most importantly, remind us that we are needed.  If you’re in the market for a new best friend and are trying to decide what pet is best for you…have you considered a rabbit? Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you are considering adopting a rabbit: 1. Depending on the age of the rabbit, are you willing to invest up to a 10 year commitment, for the span of his or her life? 2. Rabbits, though small, need a fair amount of space. Do you have an area in your home that the rabbit can move around, get some exercise, and stretch his/her legs? 3. Do you have small child

Attention Seniors over 65 years old! Join us TOMORROW, on Thursday, February 14th for a very special day for our loved ones. Seniors (over 65) who bring in their pets will receive (FREE) pet items: nail trims, microchips, pet food and more! Also, we're having a special adoption event, wherein we'll waive the fee on all animals for Seniors. What a deal! Don't miss this special Valentines Day event at the Sacramento SPCA from 10AM- 1PM. 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-504-2845 slowen@sspca.org Editor’s note: Every Thursday we deliver a local event guide straight to your inbox, right on time to make your weekend plans. Sign me up.

Meet Canela! An outgoing and spunky little girl, Canela is a charming dog. At about 2 years old, Canela is energetic and friendly, mostly because she loves her human friends! She really enjoys her daily walks and does great on a leash. Canela will be perfectly happy in a somewhat active home that also enjoys daily walks, but understands naps and cuddle time are equally important. Come meet Canela and her pup friends at the Sacramento SPCA. www.sspca.org Dog Adoption Fees: $100 *Include spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 (916) 504-2868 jbyer@sspca.org  

Celebrate Super Bowl XLVII with the Sacramento SPCA and 49’er Fever! From Tuesday, January 29 – Sunday, February 3, adoption fees on all SPCA animals will be 49%-off! Adoptions include a spay or neuter surgery, microchip, vaccinations, and more. Whether you’re rooting for San Francisco, Baltimore, or none of the above, you can score a touchdown with savings during the SPCA’s 49’er Fever adoption special! Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Road Sacramento, CA 95825 916-504-2868 jbyer@sspca.org www.sspca.org Editor’s note: Every Thursday we deliver a local event guide straight to your inbox, right on time to make your weekend plans. Sign me up.

It's a GREAT time to find your new best friend! 1. Pick a Friday 2. Visit any Sacramento area shelter 3. Adopt a cat (1 year or older) and pay just $5!! $5 for your new best friend? What a great deal! Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and more! Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-504-2868

Hello George! An outgoing, playful and curious 11 month-old (American Staffordshire mix) awaits you at the Sacramento SPCA! Like most puppies he is full of energy and enjoys playtime with his people friends, but George is also independent and is learning to explore his surroundings. He would benefit greatly from a patient and affectionate family who will enjoy spending time together.Training classes will teach him some tricks and to gain some confidence, all great things for this growing boy! If George sounds like a great fit for your family, come meet him today at the Sacramento SPCA. Adoption Fee: $100 Includes neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip and license www.sspca.org   Julia

Romeo, Romeo, Where art thou Romeo?   Probably because he's such a lover, Romeo was given the purr-fect name! He's about two-years-old and is a soft, lovable thing! Romeo is friendly and will likely follow you around the house like a little shadow. Romeo is declawed, which means that he must be an Indoor Only pet. He doesn't seem to mind however, as he spends his days sitting on the windowsill taking in the view of outside. Romeo will require routing brushing for his long, fluffy coat. Come meet Romeo and his other cat friends at the Sacramento SPCA! www.sspca.org Cat Adoption Fee: $85 Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip Julianne Byer Sacramento SPCA jbyer@sspca.org 916-5

Kaia is an affectionate, two-year-old Chihuahua mix who is also bouncy and fun! She enjoys the company of people, riding in cars, and walking on her leash. Kaia is very gentle, though she would prefer to live in a home with older children, or teens. She has been at the shelter for quite some time, waiting for her forever home to come and adopt her! Her personality will win you over, come meet Kaia today! www.sspca.org   Julianne Byer Sacramento SPCA 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 916-504-2868 jbyer@sspca.org  

What a perfect name for a happy boy! This four-year-old Labrador Retriever mix is outgoing, people friendly and a lover of treats. "Jumping Jack" also has a super soft, fluffy coat of fur making him even more lovable! When you first meet him, he might seem a little hyper, but once you get him outside to burn off some energy he will be your best friend. (Older kids OK; No cats please!) Don't miss our Home for the Holidays promotion going on NOW through December 30! All animal adoption fees are 75% off which means fur- balls like Jumping Jack are just $25! Includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license. www.sspca.org

What a Sweetie!   A four-year-old Dacshund/Terrier mix, Sweetie is your girl! She is very friendly, loves brisk walks, exploring outside and is up for anything! She has lived in a home with children and will likely do best in an active environment where she can get plenty of attention. Sweetie is a very friendly girl and is going to make a great catch for the right family!   *Don't miss our 'Home for the Holidays' promotion going on NOW through December 30. All adoption fees are 75% off! www.sspca.org   Julianne Byer Sacramento SPCA 916-504-2868  

It's the purrfect season to adopt a new furry friend! Don't miss the Sacramento SPCA's "Home for the Holidays" promotion going on NOW through December 30th! All adoption fees are 75% off (and include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip and license). What a deal!! So many great faces looking for homes here at the shelter...who knows, your new best friend could be waiting for you right now. Dogs like Soukie, a beautiful and young Australian Shepherd/American Staffy mix who can't wait to meet you! She is almost a year old so she is outgoing, exuberant and loves the company of people. She may come a little too excited when you first meet her, but once she is outside on a leash and walking,

Meet Clark! An adorable and young Chihuahua mix is looking for a home this holiday season! At just a year old, Clark has all the characteristics of an outgoing and fun dog, but he's also a little on the shy side. Once he warms up to you (and he will, don't you worry!) he loves to go on walks or even be carried. He's happy on your lap and is a friendly and affectionate little guy. He's looking for a home with older kids or teens as he's not a big fan of little kids. Don't miss our 'Home for the Holidays' promotion going on NOW through December 30. All adoption fees are 75% off! www.sspca.org

Take part in a fabulous rabbit special going on NOW at the Sacramento SPCA! Sir Rabitus Hopitus Furitus I is a very friendly boy! About two-and-a-half-years old, this New Zealand/English Spot mix is friendly, outgoing and looking for a good home. He really enjoys being pet, and will push his nose through the cage to encourage you to pet him. He also loves to be outside in our enclosed rabbit area, where he can run, jump and hop over to you for a yummy treat. (Word around the shelter is that he LOVES carrot tops!) This friendly boy will make a great addition to any family. Come visit him and all his buddies during our HOPPY Thanksgiving special going on NOW through November 21st! All rab

On Saturday, December 1, the Sacramento Cat Hospital will host its fourth annual pet food drive, benefiting Titanic's Pantry (the Sacramento Pet Food Bank). Donations may be dropped off from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sacramento Cat Hospital, 4115 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael. In addition to cat and dog food (both canned and dry), donations of leashes, collars, cat litter, bedding, and other pet supplies are welcome. All donations will help pets throughout Sacramento. "It's important to us to help pets not just in our own community, but all over our city," said Dr. Billie Bensen Martin, owner of the Sacramento Cat Hospital. "We are happy to host this pet food drive every year to he

We have bunnies galore at the Sacramento SPCA!  Don’t forget that these little guys make great pets. Rabbits are bright, inquisitive, social and affectionate animals that enjoy the company of people and other gentle animals. With just a little training and attention, rabbits can make wonderful indoor companions. Rabbits are clean animals, making them reasonably easy to litter box train. Visit the Sacramento SPCA today at www.sspca.org or come to the SPCA adoption center to meet a wonderful new companion. The SPCA is located at 6201 Florin-Perkins Road in Sacramento and is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 am – 6 pm (closed for Veteran’s Day on Sunday, November 11).