Lulu the Cat is Looking for Love

It's hard to deny it: Lulu is the type of kitten that explains why cat calendars are best-sellers. With a fuzzy brown-and-white tabby coat, big eyes and a sweet demeanor, she could make anyone's heart melt.

Lulu is just about 11 weeks old, and is ready to go home from the with a forever family.

The two-for-one deal on cat adoptions has been extended through October, with already-discounted rates of $55 for kittens and $25 for cats. Take home Lulu and a friend for the same fee.

And, you can meet her and other kittens today at one of the shelter's off-site adoption events. The .

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

The adoption fee for a kitten such as Lulu is normally $90, but has been lowered to $55 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 petfirstadoption.com.

To learn more about Lulu, or to see other available adoptable animals, go to the Dearborn Animal Shelter website at dearborn-animals.com, call the shelter at 313-943-2697 or visit their location on Greenfield Road, south of Rotunda Drive.