Nolin is in Need of a Good Home

A very serious-looking face belies the gentle and playful nature of Nolin, an 9-month-old Labrador retriever/box mix available for adoption from the .

Nolin weighs 48 pounds and has a short, thick, black coat and floppy ears. His wide-set eyes and splotches of grey and white fur give him a very unique look.

He's friendly and appears to enjoy visitors at the shelter. However, he would likely do best in a household without children under age 8 because he tends to get mouthy with people's hands.

To learn more about Nolin, view his Petfinder profile here.

The adoption fee for an adult dog such as Nolin is $140. 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 Nolin, 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.