Adopt Autumn this Spring

The weather may be warming up, but one look at a cat named Autumn will have you thinking fall.

This sweetheart of a cat is 8 months old and exceptionally friendly. Available for adoption from the , Autumn can be visited in one of the shelter's cat trailers. She'll stand out as the most affectionate cat in the room.

To learn more about Autumn, view her Petfinder profile here.

The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Autumn 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 Autumn, 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.