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Skeeter: This dog is one of the shelter’s longest residents and is desperate for her forever home. She is about 4 years old and spayed. She is friendly with people and animals. She has lots of energy when she first meets someone new but will calm down and cuddle after some playing. She is a sweetheart with so much potential. She just needs the right family.

Doug: This dog is the shelter’s other longest resident and is Skeeter’s brother. He is about 2 years old and neutered. He is doing well around people and other animals. He also has some energy, but will calm down with some treats, toys and cuddles. He would absolutely love a place to cuddle on the couch or a run in the yard.

Halle Berry: This shy cat is about 2 years old and spayed. She loves to cuddle once she gets to know you. She would love a quiet home where she could be herself and be the true queen of the house. She is doing well with other animals.

Kevin Hart: This funny cat is about 2 years old and neutered. He is the sweetest guy and truly loves pets, cuddles and head butts. He is doing well around other animals. He loves to play with toys as well.

All adoptions include up-to-date vaccines, preventatives, a spay or neuter, and dogs will be heartworm tested.

Animal services is in need of food donations for its community pet food bank, which goes to help pets of those in need. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Burke County Animal Services at 425 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655.

Those in need of pet food can stop by animal services and fill out a one-time informational form and let them know what you need.

Call them at 828-764-9588 and view more animals up for adoption at .