Hi, I’m Atticus, a sweet and handsome boy, excited to start a new chapter with you. I have a lot of energy to work out, so a structured home that can provide mental and physical enrichment though activities and training would be my ideal fit. I am such a fun boy, I promise to keep you active and smiling for years to come. The Berkeley Humane Society is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays at 2700 Ninth St. in Berkeley. See all of their animals at berkeleyhumane.org. For more information, call 510-845-7735.
— Berkeley Humane Society
Preston is a friendly, energetic Doberman pinscher who loves people and other dogs. We’re not sure how old he is; it’s probably north of five years, but age doesn’t matter because he’s a wonderful boy who likes to play and give kisses. Come meet Preston at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS), open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at 1590 Fortmann Way in Alameda. See all of our animals at alamedaanimalshelter.org. For more information, call 510-337-8565.
— FAAS
I’m Tweetie Pie. I’m a tweet, er, sweet, kitty cat. I knead, purr, love getting scratches and love people. I love when people pet me, which is when I knead and I purr. I guess that’s why they call me Tweetie Pie. Meet me at the East Bay SPCA, Oakland, open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 8323 Baldwin St. in Oakland. Find my profile online at eastbayspca.org/adoptions/adopt-me.
— East Bay SPCA, Oakland
Twinkle is one of the rare breed of tabby tuxedos. These felines combine wild jungle stripes and spots with button-down white collars and cuffs. His personality similarly mixes exuberance with low-key cuddles. Meet this special guy by emailing Susan at susanmulloy58@gmail.com. Most Community Concern for Cats (CC4C) felines can be seen at weekend adoption events from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pet Food Express in Pleasant Hill and Lafayette and at Petco in Walnut Creek. For more information, visit communityconcernforcats.org online.
— CC4C
Hi, I’m Gizmo, a roly-poly 10-year-old little guy. Easygoing is my middle name. Cats, dogs, kids — I’m good with all of them. Couch potato? Absolutely. I lost my home to foreclosure, and living in a boarding kennel makes me sad. Can I be your best friend? For more information, call Pat at Contra Costa SPCA in Concord at 925-323-0667 or Nancy at 925-586-3414.
— Contra Costa SPCA
Belle is a gorgeous, happy, tail-wagging girl with a lot of love and energy to share! She is a 1-year-old, black Lab-Australian kelpie mix that likes other dogs and loves to play and cuddle with adults and kids of all ages. Belle will thrive in an active home where she gets plenty of daily exercise and is included in the family fun. She does well traveling in the car and is very smart, responding well to training with treats. No appointment is necessary to meet this beautiful, exuberant girl and all of our other wonderful dogs and cats at Milo Point Richmond, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Mondays (closed Tuesdays) at 220 S. Garrard Blvd. in Richmond. Visit our website at milofoundation.org to find your next loving companion.
— Milo Foundation