ALEXANDER COUNTY (Alexander County Animal Care and Adoption Center) - My name is Cotton, a 9-month-old social butterfly.

My favorite thing to do is lounge around the office of the animal shelter, with the window sill being my preferred spot. If I ever start to feel neglected, I am quick to remind everyone that I’m in the room and that I need a little more attention (Most of the time they accommodate my wishes).

They found me as a stray on Dover Church Road but were convinced I belonged to someone because I am a social butterfly. But, no one ever came to claim me.

ALEXANDER COUNTY - I am Vada, a 5-year-old Feist mix, and I am searching for a full-time human belly rubber who has a very soft sofa to share with me. I’m not too picky about most things in life. I enjoy playing with other dogs, but I’m not too keen on cats. Yet, you seldom ever hear me complaining (barking).

I’ve got to say that I’m not very happy about my current situation, being in the shelter. Still, I’m a “glass half full” kind of gal. I have faith that someone is going to fall in love with me, even though there’s a lot of me to love, and offer to be my full-time human belly rubber.

You’ll hardly know that I’m around because I am so quiet. And, I know that I have a little bit of a weigh issue, but I am working on that. I am not a debutante or a demanding girl. My only request is for a home filled with love and maybe some treats every now and then. Oh, and don’t forget the belly rubs.