If you'd like to kick off 2019 with some seriously good karma, then you should consider adopting a dog or cat that is being housed in one of the many shelters in our area.  Here are just 5 pets that are available at shelters in Mercer County right now.

CHEWY

Credit: All God's Creatures Animal Shelter
Credit: All God's Creatures Animal Shelter
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Chewy is an adorable Yorkshire Terrier & Brussels Griffon mix who is just about 3 years old.  He currently takes medication for anxiety, so he will need the right owner to make a successful transition to his new home.  Click here if you are interested in adopting Chewy.

RICHARD

Credit: Hamilton Twp Animal Shelter
Credit: Hamilton Twp Animal Shelter
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Richard is a domestic shorthair cat that is "friendly and loves attention."  The Hamilton Township Animal Shelter believes he would do best in a home with no children.  For more information, click here.

DRINA

Credit: EASEL Animal Shelter
Credit: EASEL Animal Shelter
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Drina is part of a little of puppies that were transferred from a shelter in Louisiana.  The puppies are mixed-breed and vary in color.  Male and female puppies are available for adoption at EASEL Animal Shelter in Ewing.  Click here if you are interested.

AVRIL LAVIGNE

Credit: SAVE Animal Shelter
Credit: SAVE Animal Shelter
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Avril Lavigne is a young, shy cat with an awesome name.  SAVE Animal Shelter believes she would do best in a home of an experienced cat owner.  If you are interested in adopting her, click here.

TY

Credit: SAVE Animal Shelter
Credit: SAVE Animal Shelter
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Labs are the most popular dog breed in America and right now, SAVE Animal Shelter has a black lab named Ty that is looking for a new home.  SAVE says "Ty will need a lot of structure, love and patience" and they also suggest that anyone interested in adopting him be "experienced with the playfulness and exuberance of the Labrador Retriever breed."  For more info, click here.

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