Among the animals waiting for adoption at the Rowan County Animal Shelter:
Dog: This female red and black Rhodesian ridgeback mix came to the shelter as a stray. She has one blue eye, one brown eye and is approximately 1 year old. She is well-mannered and good on a leash. ID 46293.
Cat: Baby is a female grey and white domestic longhair. A large cat with a huge personality, she loves nothing more than to be petted and given attention. ID 46360.
Rowan County Animal Control Shelter hours are Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8-11 a.m. The shelter is at 1465 Julian Road; 704-216-7768.
Adoption fee is $70.