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Sinatra is an approximately 2-year-old, male German shepherd. He weighs approximately 78 pounds. He is a very energetic and active dog in need of a special home.
Sinatra can be a bit independent at times, but he has definitely become more outgoing. He now actively seeks out interaction with volunteers, and he can be very affectionate when the mood strikes him. He’s even been known to roll over for a nice belly rub!
What Sinatra really loves is to run, and he never tires of playing fetch. He is a very strong and strong-willed dog, so any potential adopter must have experience handling large breed dogs. Thanks to obedience training, Sinatra knows the commands “sit” and “down,” and he is progressing with leash training. Continued obedience and leash training are strongly recommended.
For more information, call PALS at 209-224-0354. To meet other cats and dogs available for adoption, stop by the PALS Adoption Center at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane, next to the Lodi Animal Shelter. Center hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday.
PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care. Visit
www.petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption, or
www.palslodi.org and find
out how you can volunteer or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes.
••• Adorable little Logan is a 5 1 ⁄2-year-old long-haired Chihuahua/terrier mix, weighing in at 9 pounds. Logan is neutered, his vaccinations are current, and he is microchipped. He is housetrained to use a doggy door and Potty Pads.
Logan knows the commands “stay,” “down” and “come,” and he walks well on a leash. He is a gentle, affectionate lap dog. He loves car rides and is playful as well as a good watch dog.
Logan gets along with other dogs well and is good with cats. He loves to play with toys and tug-o-war, which leads to some playful growling. He also plays fetch. Logan sleeps under the covers even during the warm weather. Logan was very much loved but his family fell on hard times.
Some of the fur on Logan’s back is more of a fuzz, but he has a clean bill of health. Hopefully over time it will get better. This handsome little guy will be a wonderful companion for an adult home — he has never been around children.
His portrait is compliments of 4 Paws Pet Photography.
Animal Friends Connection is a Lodi nonprofit organization dedicated to helping companion animals since 1990. For more information, call 209-365-0535. To view other dogs and cats available for adoption, visit the sanctuary at 933 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi, or visit www.animalfriendsconnect.org or www.facebook.com/animalfriendsconnection. Sanctuary hours are from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekends.
Come join the Walk N Wag program at 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, or any time throughout the week. Volunteer walkers take dogs on a one-mile loop around the sanctuary. The dogs love it! If you can’t adopt or foster, this is a great way to participate. Volunteers do make a difference in the life of our dogs.
••• Colt is a domestic shorthair kitty, and is approximately 7 months old. He is a purr machine! He is so loving and sweet, and is not afraid to approach a human and ask for love and attention. He would be good with children and even likes dogs.
Colt was brought to a local veterinarian office in Stockton after someone found him as a wee kitten and he’s been trying to find his forever home since then. He is full of love and couldn't be more ready for a home to call his very own.
Colt is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, deflead, FeLV/FIV negative and available for adoption.
Second Chance Kitty is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping cats, kittens and the occasional dog escape a life of abandonment, abuse and neglect. Interested parties may call the adoption coordinator at 209817-3030, visit our Facebook page at Second Chance Kitty, or email 2chancekittys@gmail.com.