This week’s Pet of the Week is Furdinand.
Furdinand is a sweet boy who will make a loyal and loving companion for his future family! He is one of the longest-serving residents of the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control shelter and has been looking for a loving home for more than 20 days
Welcome to The Palm Beach Post’s Pet of the Week, a series in which we feature animals up for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. The county’s animal shelter selects a pet of the week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Here’s what to know about our pet of the week, including what Animal Care and Control staffers say about his personality.
Furdinand, The Palm Beach Post’s Pet of the Week
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Dog up for adoption: Furdinand
More information: Ferdinand has already been through a lot in the five years of his life. He came to the shelter as a stray from Belle Glade with patchy fur and scabs, likely from excessive itching. But thanks to the care of the shelter staff, he’s doing much better now.
You can find Furdinand’s profile here!
Furdinand, The Palm Beach Post’s Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week drawn from pool of cats and dogs ready to be adopted
Leaders at Palm Beach County’s animal shelter choose animals for The Post to feature in this series. They often select longer-term residents or animals who are not adjusting well to living in the shelter.
The Palm Beach Post’s Pet of the Week
Animals chosen are part of the shelter’s “pet pal” program in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal’s temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding whether they’re ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter’s website.
Pets with illnesses or histories of aggression are not eligible for the “pet pal” program. Dogs with histories of biting humans or other animals are also not eligible.
How to adopt a cat or dog in Palm Beach County
You can start the adoption process in person or online.
To begin in person: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road near West Palm Beach to fill out an application and meet the pets there.
To begin the process online:
Click on the “Ready to Adopt? Click Here” link to the right of the pet’s photo.
Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt. Submittal of an online application does not guarantee the pet’s availability.
Adoption fees: Adoption fees are waived for June. They are usually $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents who are 55 years and older are offered a discounted adoption fee.
Note: All animals adopted from Animal Care and Control will be spayed if female or neutered if male. They will be up-to-date on vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks and microchipped.
About fostering: If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider offering foster care to a pet. This is a great way to get the feel for becoming a pet parent, and it allows you and your new prospective pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about fostering on Animal Care and Control’s website.
Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today
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