Meet Herbert. This handsome boy is a 1-year-old pit bull terrier mix with a lovely personality. He happens to be deaf, so he will need his adoptive home to be kind and gentle with him as he learns to communicate with his new owners through sight and touch. The adoption fee for Herbert is only $100 and includes sterilization, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations and a six-week training course with new owners to help you both learn to be great companions. To read more about Herbert, click on his Petfinder profile. To learn more about Herbert, or to see other available adoptable animals, go …

Fudge Brownie is a 5-year-old male feline looking for a loving family to join. This handsome silver tabby is a sweetie. He's a little shy at first, but he soon cuddles with anyone who loves him. His adoption fee is only $25 and includes microchip, sterilization and age appropriate vaccinations. To see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn Animal Shelter website at www.dearborn-animals.com, call the shelter at 313-943-2697 or visit their location on Greenfield Road, south of Rotunda Drive.

Widget is a spunky little pit bull terrier/Labrador retriever mix, only three months old, neutered, and eager for his forever home. This lovable boy is best suited for a home without children younger than 12, who might not understand that some dogs don't like to share. Like all puppies, he needs to learn his manners and would do well in a home prepared for the work involved in raising a puppy. To learn more about Widget, view his Petfinder profile here. Widget qualifies for the Luv-A-Bulls rate of $100, which includes six months of training. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, …

Godiva is an adorable 9-month-old female pit bull terrier mix available for adoption. She sports a short, chocolate-brown coat and the sweetest expression. Godiva has been spayed and is ready to go home with someone ready for an active young dog. Godiva is ready to go home right away from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Godiva, view her Petfinder profile online. Godiva qualifies for the Luv-A-Bulls rate of $100, which includes six months of training. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or…

Boots is an 8-year-old male feline looking for a loving family to join. Boots is an attractive black cat with handsome white highlights on his chin, chest and paws, white whiskers, and big, luminous green eyes. He's a real sweetheart. He's a talkative boy who will ask you to come over and give him some lovin' when he sees you. Boots has been neutered and front declawed. His adoption fee is only $25 and includes microchip, sterilization and age appropriate vaccinations. To learn more about Boots, view his Petfinder profile online. To see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn …

A little bit calico, a little bit tiger—whichever side of Colette you're looking at, she's a beautiful cat. At four years old, she has a medium-haired coat and a pretty face with hazel eyes. This kitty is described as loveable, outgoing and ready to find a forever home. You can meet Colette in the Cat Community Center at the Dearborn Animal Shelter. She's ready to take home right away by the right family. View her Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Colette is currently $25. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate …

The Dearborn Animal Shelter is a great resource for homeless pets—but with the ultimate goal of getting them adopted. That's why the shelter really wants their longest "resident" to find a permanent home. Emily came to the shelter as a shivering, tiny puppy in January 2012. With help from shelter staff and foster care, she has grown into a wonderful young dog. She loves to play fetch, and is currently learning basic commands in obedience classes. Now, she just needs someone to adopt her! This pit bull terrier has excellent house manners, and loves to play with other dogs. She's on the small …

Editor's Note: Bethany was adopted Saturday from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Thanks to that family for giving her a happy home! Bethany is as sweet as a dog can come. She's a two-year-old terrier/Labrador retriever mix with a short white coat and a scattering of black spots. Her erect ears give her a hint of cattle dog or German shepherd to her look. Bethany excelled in her behavior assessment, and would likely do well in a home with other dogs and cats. She loves belly rubs, cuddling and long walks around your neighborhood. Come in and meet Bethany today—she is ready to go home right away …

Meet Jack Frost—a dog with a wintry name who will warm your heart. Jack is a plott hound/laborador retriever mix who is very clever and already knows basic commands. He's one year old, loves tennis balls and is very friendly. Jack took a while to warm up to other dogs, so it'd be best if you brought your dog for introductions before you bring Jack home. Jack Frost is ready to go home right away from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Jack Frost, view his Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult dog such as Jack Frost is $70—or 50 percent off the normal rate—through …

Some animals have the kind of face where you can't help but say, "Awwww!" when you see it. Cassie is one of those animals. A unique-looking Shar-Pei mix, this 13-month-old girl is a rare find from a shelter, and a total sweetheart. She has a short, black-and-white coat and knows basic commands, including "sit" and "shake." Cassie was intrigued with cats when introduced to them at the Dearborn Animal Shelter, but didn't seem to enjoy other canine companions. She also would do best in a home without children under 12, as she is protective of her food and treats. Cassie is ready to go home right…

Sid's a smart dog. At one year old, he did well in training class, and he's a happy dog who would make a good companion. A pit bull terrier mix, he has a white coat with brown markings, and a cute little curly tail, like a pig. He weighs 45 pounds. Sid would do best in a home without cats, and one with no children under the age of 12, as he doesn't like sharing his treats and food. Otherwise, he is a good boy and would make a wonderful canine companion. Sid is ready to go home right away from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Sid, view his Petfinder profile here. The adoption …

Now here's a cat who lives up to her name. Key Lime is sweet as can be, and looking for a new home. This black-and-white, "tuxedo-style" cat has a short coat of fur and big yellow eyes. She's two years old and loves to play and explore. You can meet Key Lime in the Cat Community Center at the Dearborn Animal Shelter. She's ready to take home right away by the right family. View her Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Key Lime is currently $25. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, …

Channing is abig, beautiful dog who is looking for a new home. At eight weeks old, this pit bull terrier-mastiff mix will keep growing, but she's already well behaved. Channing excelled in her behavioral assessment with a dog trainer, and is ready to go home. She's available for adoption today from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Channing, view her Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for a puppy such as Channing is currently $230. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or neuter, …

Harvey looks like quite the serious dog—but that's only because he's trying to assure you of how great of a companion he'd be. At one-and-a-half years old, Harvey already expresses a gentle nature and shows off his good manners. He knows how to sit, but is still learning that he doesn't need to guard his food, so he may do best in a home without children under 12. Harvey has been neutered and is ready to go home now from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Harvey, view his Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult dog such as Harvey is currently $140. Adoption fees …

Blinky is no kitten, but this cat is perfectly suited to fit in to any home. This domestic shorthair cat is five years old, and has a beautiful coat of black fur and big, green eyes. She has just come out of a foster home, where she learned how much fun being around humans could be, and she is ready for her forever family to pick her up from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Blinky, view her Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Blinky is currently $5. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, …

Last winter, Emily–just a puppy, then–was found wandering around Dearborn in the cold and brought in to the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Now nearly seven months old, this black pit bull terrier weighs 25 pounds and is ready to go to a permanent home. A big fan of car rides, toys, and a good game of fetch, her foster mom says that Emily is full of spunk and personality. She loves to give kisses, and is currently attending obedience training to learn basic commands–some of which she already knows! Emily shares her foster home with older children, as well as other cats and dogs. She gets along …

Alice the cat hasn't fallen down the rabbit hole, but she has been determined to be a stray, and needs a good home. A Domestic Short Hair, Alice has white fur with brown tabby splotches. She's four years old, and very loving; in fact, she's so affectionate, she has been known to roll over for belly rubs when someone walks into the room. Come see her happy personality for yourself by meeting Alice at the Dearborn Animal Shelter's Cat Community Center. To learn more about Alice, view her Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Alice is currently $25. Adoption fees …

Handsome, friendly, strong and clever–Bruce is all the the things someone would look for in a companion. A pit bull-terrier mix, Bruce is 2 years old and loves to exercise and play. He did well in his temperament testing with a trainer, but is quite strong–something to keep in mind during walks. He has a short, tan-colored coat with white markings. Meet Bruce today at the Dearborn Animal Shelter, and see if he's the right dog for you. To learn more about Bruce, view his Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult dog such as Bruce is normally $140, but has been reduced to $100 …

Cats and kittens have been a focus this month at the Dearborn Animal Shelter, but their canine friends need homes, too. One definitely worth adopting is Magee. This sweetheart loves to greet with a lick in return for belly rubs. He's a 2-year-old American Bulldog mix with a big, smiley face and faint black spots on his short white coat. He did well in his temperament testing, but may do best as an only dog. Come meet Magee today at the Dearborn Animal Shelter. To learn more about Magee, view his Petfinder profile here. The adoption fee for an adult dog such as Magee is $140. Adoption fees …

It's springtime, and for the Dearborn Animal Shelter, that means one thing: Kittens. And lots of them. Kittens with still their mom, kittens in need of fostering, and plenty of kittens ready to be adopted. Last year, the Dearborn Animal Shelter had so many animals in their care–especially cats–that they didn't have enough room to care for them. Don't let that happen again: Adopt today! The adoption fee for a kitten under the age of four months is $55. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or neuter, …