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GoldHeart Golden Retriever Rescue's Pets of the Week are Maggie (GH-599), left, and Mikia (GH-600), right. They are 10-year-old littermates (brother and sister) who suddenly found themselves homeless when their owner died.

Maggie and Mikia have been together all their life and only ever knew one home until they were taken from that home very scared and confused and put into a foster home.

Both are adjusting to their new surroundings. They get along well with their foster brother and sister, and even think the cats are pretty cool.

They like to lie in the sun on the deck, and will stay by your side like they are glued to you.

They have gotten a clean bill of health from the vet except for one thing -- they are both overweight. Maggie weighed in at 141 pounds and Mikia was 167 pounds. Yes, they are large, but that's more to love and they have a lot of love to give. They are on a very strict diet and should be exercised a couple times a day.

The rescue's main goal is to keep this brother and sister together, since they are very bonded and already faced the tragedy of losing their human mom a few weeks ago. If you have room in your heart for two very large -- but very loving -- four-legged friends, these two will fill the bill.

For details, e-mail babischaef@comcast.net. An adoption application is available at www.goldheart.org.

Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is Colby, a Treeing Walker Coonhound approximately 1½ years old.

He is good with other dogs, friendly with people, and would be best in a home with a fenced yard.

For details, call 717-993-3232, e-mail info@animalrescueinc.org or visit www.animalrescueinc.org.

Furry Friends Network's Pet of the Week is Todd, a 5-year-old coonhound who has lived with his family since he was a puppy.

He is up-to-date on vaccines and is very well behaved.

Todd loves to lie in the sun, sit on the deck and observe the backyard, and take lots of walks, and is a couch potato inside the house.

He is a big guy, weighing approximately 70 lbs.

Todd grew up with the family's three children and a cat, so he does have cat manners.

He rides well in a car, although it is probably not one of his favorite things to do. The family has an invisible fence which has worked for Todd.

He is laid back -- a typical hound -- and is very sweet and well behaved. However, he is a hunting breed, so he will spring into action if he picks up a scent.

Todd is very lovable and will make a great addition to a family that is willing to accept his hound qualities, go for lots of walks and love all 70 lbs. of this big guy.

For details and an adoption application, visit http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15015870.

Diamond Dog Rescue's Pet of the Week is Shiloh, a 3-year-old Doberman mix who is very smart and affectionate.

He loves going for walks and playing with people and other dogs.

Shiloh is house-trained, neutered and up-to-date with routine vaccinations.

For details, call 717-227-9674, e-mail diamonddogrescue@live.com or visit www.diamonddogrescue.org.

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My name is Candi; I am a yellow Labrador retriever. For the first seven years of my life, I lived in a puppy mill, where I was bred again and again for my puppies, who were taken from me.

Luckily, I had a chance to be rescued and came to live at Animal Rescue. Soon, I thought I had found my forever home, but I was brought back because I could not become social quickly enough because of the trauma I endured at the mill.

After a brief stay at a kennel, I found a foster home to take me in, but I cannot stay with them anymore.

I know what I need to be happy, though; I need a quiet home with understanding humans who are home a lot because I do much better with company. I also need another dog, as they help to comfort me, and a fenced yard to keep me safe.

I know that I need work with potty training and becoming less fearful of people, especially men; but with time and patience, I feel I can become a happy girl. I have already improved in these areas, so I know I can do it.

If you feel as though you have what I need to help me through this rough time, and can work with me through love and gentle guidance, please call my friends at Animal Rescue to arrange to meet me. I may be shy, but it does not take away from the love I could give to you in time.

For details, call 717-993-3232, e-mail info@animalrescueinc.org or visit www.animalrescueinc.org.

Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue is looking for a home or foster care for Belle and Cloud, an 8-year-old gorgeous dark bay TB mare and a 25-year-old flea-bitten gray Arabian gelding, respectively, as soon as possible.

Below is the e-mail info from owner:

"Belle is an 8-year- old thoroughbred mare. She stands 15.3H last time measured. Belle has been ridden English and has the smoothest gates I have ridden. I would consider her slightly green broke. She would excel in dressage and with little training would be a great show horse. She is a sweet horse...

"Cloud is a 25-year-old Arabian. He is 15.1H and flea-bitten gray. He loads, ties and clips. He will pretty much do anything you ask if he trusts you. He is a great trail horse and will go anywhere. Cloud is a big sweetheart. Almost anyone can ride him on trails."

The horses are currently located 30 minutes north of Harrisburg PA. The barn manager wants them out now, rather than in two months as Angel Acres was originally told.

E-mail angelacreshorsehaven@yahoo.com or call 717-965-7901 if you can help in any way.

Diamond Dog Rescue's Pet of the Week is Gideon, a young male Jack Russell terrier who likes to play and go for walks.

He is very smart and eager to learn new things, and likes to play with other dogs. Gideon is affectionate with familiar people, but wary of strangers.

For details, call 227-9674, e-mail diamonddogrescue@live.com or visit www.diamonddogrescue.org.

Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is Albert, an adult male collie mix who is well-mannered, sweet and friendly.

For details, call 717-993-3232, e-mail info@animalrescueinc.org or visit www.animalrescueinc.org.

Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary in Manheim, PA, recently had several snakes come into the rescue from a unique situation.

The owner was an avid reptile enthusiast for many decades. Now in his 50s and managing several businesses, he was finding it harder and harder to give his reptiles as much time and attention as he wanted to give them. He finally made the decision to give them up and sent several young adult corn snakes to Forgotten Friend.

The snakes have been well cared for, and are now ready for new homes. They are 2 to 3 feet long (sub-adults or young adults) and eating frozen/thawed.

Forgotten Friend has a few amelenistic (red/orange) and one normal (black/brown/tan).

For details, e-mail info@forgottenfriend.org or visit www.forgottenfriend.org.

HOKAFI's Pet of the Week is Lola, a friendly pit mix with a great personality.

She knows some commands, is up-to-date on routine vaccinations and will be spayed prior to adoption. She weighs approximately 60 lbs.

For details, call 717-697-3377, go to www.helenkrause.org or visit the shelter during adoption hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Diamond Dog Rescue's Pet of the Week is Moses, an approximately 2½-year-old mastiff/boxer mix who likes to play with other dogs, but wants to be top dog.

Because of his large size, Moses would do best in an adult-only home with a big, fenced yard. He needs someone willing to train him further and give him lots of attention.

Moses is neutered and up-to-date with routine vaccinations.

For details, call 717-227-9674 or 877-214-7387, e-mail diamonddogrescue@live.com or visit www.diamonddogrescue.org.

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For details on pets available for adoption, call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109, e-mail msmith@ycspca.org or visit the shelter at 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, (Manchester Township) York, PA. To fill out an adoption application, visit www.ycspca.org and click on "adopt a friend," which will take you to a link for the application. Pets adopted from the SPCA are spayed or neutered and receive necessary vaccinations as part of the adoption fee.

Tia was found as a stray and no one came looking for her. She has been awesome in her foster home, and her foster parents wanted to say a few things about her: "If you've ever had the good fortune to be around an Akita , you will see that Tia is a true Akita. She is very loving toward people, very animated in how she communicates her wants, and 'woo-woo's' when she wants your attention. She has a goofy and comical side to her personality, which should only blossom once in a loving home. She isn't very active, so if you're looking for a companion pet around the house, she'll be a good fit. She loves to be brushed and doesn't mind being bathed, so she is very easy to care for." If you want a true sweetheart, Tia is the girl for you. Her ID# is 53730.

Augustus is a handsome little tri-colored beagle mix estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. He was found wandering along Route 177 around Twin Lakes Road. He is desperately seeking a new forever family. Can you help this nice boy find what he's looking for? His ID# is 59397.

This sweet girl is so cute! She is a light-brown-and-white pit bull mix with ears that flop over. She's estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. She was found on Hess Farm Road in in York Township, wearing a blue collar with stars on it. Please stop by the shelter to meet this sweetie! She deserves a second chance at having a place to call home. Her ID# is 59503.

Buddy is a very handsome tan-and-white collie who is nice and gentle. Buddy is 6 years old, which means his adoption fee is only $29.99! Poor Buddy was brought to the shelter by his owners, who said their new baby was allergic to him. Now Buddy is desperately looking for a new forever family. His previous owners said Buddy gets along with dogs, kids and cats, lives indoors, and is house-trained. He has lost some of his hair around his back end, but is recovering at the shelter while he awaits his new family. Please fill out an application and meet Buddy today! His ID# is 59424.

Ma Maz is a very nice white-and-red female pit bull estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. She was found running loose on South Queen Street. Ma Maz is a sweet girl who deserves to find a new forever family and get a second chance at a happy life. Please help this poor girl find what she's been searching for. Her ID# is 59265.

This handsome boy is a black Labrador retriever with a little spot of white on his chest. He's estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. He was found in York Haven, wearing a collar. This nice boy would like to find his new forever family soon . Visit him at the shelter today! His ID# is 59382.

Blue is a very handsome 3-year-old Siberian husky boy; just look at those blue eyes! He was brought to the shelter by someone who took him in to get him out of a bad place. Blue is a very nice boy who lives indoors, gets along with kids and is housebroken. He would probably do best in a home with no other dogs. Blue is looking for an active family who will take him on walks and play games. Visit Blue today! His ID# is 59120.

Calvin is a very handsome red-and-white pit bull estimated to be between 1 and 5 years old. He was found on Sherman Street in York. Calvin is a sweet and friendly guy who seems to love everyone he meets. He has loads of personality and is ready to share his love and be a loyal companion to a new forever family. Please fill out an application for Calvin today! His ID# is 58857.

Good news! Metro is currently in the Canine Good Citizenship program and is doing well! Please drop in at the shelter to meet her. Metro came to the shelter as a stray in the beginning of the year, and has been waiting way too long to find her new forever family! This sweet girl has the cutest markings, just like a little cow! Stop by the shelter and check out this beauty. Her ID# is 53840.

This pup named Frankie is a brindle-colored mix between 4 and 6 months old. He is a bundle of energy and doesn't stay still for too long. Frankie was found on South Franklin Street in Spring Garden Township. He is a very cute pup who is looking for a nice, energetic family to love and play with. Could that be you? His ID# is 58755.

PB (Peanut Butter) is an attractive, long-haired, gray-and-black cat with beautiful, big, green eyes. He was born in April 2003.

PB has managed to maintain his sweet disposition despite mistreatment and neglect by his previous owners. He is very social; follows his foster mom from room to room and will settle next to her wherever she is.

PB enjoys playing with other cats, and loves to chase the laser light. He is looking for a forever home that has older children or adults only.

PB needs special (dry) food that is easily obtained from the vet.

Do you have a place in your home and your heart for PB?

For details or an adoption application, visit www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10412219.

For details on pets available for adoption, call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109, e-mail msmith@ycspca.org or visit the shelter at 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, (Manchester Township) York, PA. To fill out an adoption application, visit www.ycspca.org and click on "adopt a friend," which will take you to a link for the application. Pets adopted from the SPCA are spayed or neutered and receive necessary vaccinations as part of the adoption fee.

Charlie is a big, handsome boy who has been at the shelter for a little while now, quietly waiting for his new forever family to come take him home. Charlie gets along with kids and dogs, but is not crazy about other cats. If you can give him a forever home where he will be the only kitty, that would be just purrrrrrrrfect! Charlie's ID# is 57973.

Poppy was found stray with another male cat on West Poplar Street in West York in June. Won't you please consider giving him a forever home where he can live indoors and be safe and loved? Poppy would love to have a new family to snuggle with now that the cold fall nights are fast approaching. Poppy's ID# is 56099.

Marcie is a young brown tabby who was found as a stray and brought to the shelter in June. She was found wandering around Highland Avenue in West York. Marcie would love to finally get the new home and family that she deserves. Could you be her perfect family? Marcie's ID# is 56557.

Hattie Mae has had it rough, and is looking for the perfect place to call home. It will be the first indoor home she has ever known. Hattie Mae was a member of a cat colony being cared for by wonderful humans. There were so many, some of the cats came to the SPCA to live. Please consider giving her the loving home she longs for; she dreams of fluffy cat pillows and endless gourmet meals served in her very own dish. Hattie Mae's ID# is 54676.

Keeper was found stray in York City in May. He is a really nice cat and is very people-oriented. He loves all the attention you can give him! Please consider making Keeper a keeper in your family! Keeper's ID# is 55357.

My name is Hope, because I hope you will give me a forever home! I am a sweet, gentle girl who was found wandering around Hopewell Township in April. I am well socialized. If you know who lost me, please tell them I am here! It will mean a lot to me to be in a warm home with a loving family this winter! Hope's ID# is 54556.

Malificent came to the shelter as a stray. She is missing her tail, but is still as cute as can be. Won't you consider giving her a forever home? Malificent's ID # is 54662.

Heaven was found straying in Newberry Township the beginning of June -- guess she couldn't find her way home. She is a sweet and very nice calico girl. Won't you give her a chance? Heaven's ID# is 55939.

Steven has been at the shelter for a while, waiting for his new forever family. He is soft and sweet and loves to cuddle. If you can give Steven the attention he craves, won't you please adopt him? Steven's ID# is 53319.

Greetings! I am Monique. I am a shy little girl looking for a forever home. I just might be purrrrrfect for you. Come check me out today! I love visitors. Monique's ID# is 52401.

Pebbles is a female 10-11 year old mini Aussie/toy terrier mix who weighs 25 to 30 lbs. She's housebroken and crate-trained, and is friendly and loyal without being demanding.

Most of her training up to the present has been to get her over her fear of being hurt by someone. She will need continued training in basic obedience.

Pebbles will make a loving and devoted pet for a gentle, patient, and understanding parent who can see past her earlier, obviously painfully sad life experiences.

Find out more about Pebbles

Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary recently received an adorable Mali Uromastyx. He came from a loving home, where he had been for six years, and the former owner described him as a "sweetheart" of a lizard.

For details or an adoption application (or for more available reptiles), visit www.forgottenfriend.org.

For more pet news, visit www.inyork.com/petnews.

A brown/gray tabby with white nose, feet and chest was found about two months ago in New Salem, and now needs a home.

The people who found him wanted to keep him, but the female cats in the home don't approve.

He's approximately 10 months old, lovable, friendly, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines.

For details, call Terry or Sharon Wolfe at 717-792-3842.

Elsie, a dilute calico cat, is looking for a home. She's sweet, petite, approximately 5 years old and declawed.

Elsie loves people and is low-maintenance and low-energy. She'll play if you want to, but is not demanding.

She doesn't seem to like other cats, and will hide from them.

Elsie is being fostered in Red Lion. For details, visit www.furryfriendsnetwork.com.

For more pet news, visit www.inyork.com/petnews.

The five kittens I found under my porch in June are now approximately 4-1/2 months old.

Chaz, the orange-and-white male, has been adopted by a co-worker and renamed Walter.

The other four are still available for adoption -- Lorna and Lelani, calico girls; their sister Lizzie, white with black spots; and their brother Chico, white with black spots (one of the spots on his side is heart-shaped.) See their photos below.

They're all friendly and playful, although Lelani is still somewhat shy and nervous, and isn't crazy about being picked up.

If you're interested in adopting, call Rose at 717-683-6682 or 717-771-2077; or e-mail rose@ydr.com.