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Pretty Tortie Kitten Needs a Place to Grow Up

Alayna is currently available for adoption from the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Just old enough to go home with an adopter for a reduced fee of $25, but still young enough to be a playful kitten, Alayna is a 5-month-old beauty looking for a home.

This young, long-haired tortoiseshell kitty is currently available for adoption from the . She's a real sweetheart and a uniquely beautiful cat.

The best part? You can have twice the love for the same price when you take home her sister–and near twin–Leana. The two-for-one deal on cat adoptions has been extended through the end of September, with already-discounted rates of $55 for kittens and $25 for cats.

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

The adoption fee for an adult cat such as Alayna 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.

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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 Alayna, 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.

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