A Cat Who's Cute as a Button

Looking for a cat who's out of the ordinary?

Meet Buttons.

Handsome and inquisitive, this 4-year-old, silver-gray tabby has striped and black-spotted fur. But more than just a looker, this cat up for adoption from the has an interesting personality. Buttons is fearless and friendly, and recently, he wore a harness and leash at a shelter event and paraded around like a dog. He seems to be cool with canines, too.

To learn more about Buttons, visit his petfinder profile here.

The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Buttons is normally $80, but has been lowered to $25 to help reduce the large number of cats and kittens at the shelter. Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or neuter, microchip ID, travel box, cat comforter and cat care information. An optional, but recommended, combination feline AIDS and feline leukemia test (for cats 12 weeks and older) is an additional $20.

Adopters are also eligible for pet insurance from PetFirst HealthCare at an introductory price of $5 for the first month. The price includes accident and illness coverage with any veterinarian. Adopters must register their pet within 20 days of adoption by calling 866-937-PETS, or visiting www.petfirstadoption.com.

To learn more about Buttons or 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.