Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Meet Patch's Adorable Adoptable Pets of the Week available from the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Kiger is a 4-month-old male bearded dragon in search of a forever home. He was found as a stray and a citizen brought him to Howard County Animal Control. Kiger loves eating fresh veggies, crickets and meal worms. He is still growing accustomed to being handled, so he will need a confident reptile owner that can help socialize him. At 4 months of age, Kiger is still a baby. He will need an owner committed to loving and caring for him for the next 10-15 years.

Kaiju is an 8-week-old male kitten. Kaiju is a delightful little kitten looking for a home that will shower him with some good old TLC. In his previous home, Kaiju only lived in the home for a short amount of time but did live with a small child and two small dogs, and got along well with them all.

Alister is a playful 9-week-old male kitten. Alister is a curious little kitten and will need lots of toys to keep him occupied. Alister will do great in a home with another active young cat.

This handsome lug Jay Jay is a 3-year-old male Anatolian Shepherd mix looking for a special person who is patient and gentle. Jay Jay grew up on a farm with livestock and was kept outdoors to protect the livestock from other unwanted animals. Jay Jay is very sweet with people but he is used to being independent to patrol the yard. He has never been in a house, so he has so much to learn about the luxuries of indoor living. Jay Jay is very strong and weighs 120 pounds, so he will need a strong owner. When he is somewhere familiar, he walks very well on leash. Jay Jay would be best suited in an adult home or a home with older teenagers who can understand his training needs.

This gorgeous, extra large girl is 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix Maggie. She also is looking for a special person who is patient and gentle. Maggie grew up on a farm working with livestock alongside Jay Jay. Maggie has much to learn about being a pet because she has never been in a house, so she needs someone with time and gentleness to show her it is not scary to be in a house and to help her learn about the luxuries of indoor living. Maggie is very unsure and will need time to get used a new home and a new owner. She would be best suited to an adult home or a home with older teenagers who can understand her training needs. She is very strong when she is nervous, but when she is somewhere familiar, she walks very well on leash. She has a hard time walking on slippery floors so you may needs to get her some rubber mats or rugs to help her walk on hard floors.

Nala is an adorable female brown tabby kitten who is curious and playful. She is only 9-weeks-old. Nala is recovering from an injury to her eye but that does not stop her from jumping and chasing a string toy. She likes to explore and would enjoy cat climbing trees near windows so she can watch the wildlife. Nala enjoys a covered cat bed for snoozing and when she is tired, she will curl right up in your lap. Nala will need continued treatment at your vet to help her eye continue to heal.

For more information about adopting these adorable critters or any others currently at the center, call 410-313-2780 or visit the center's site on PetFinder or its Facebook page. The shelter currently is open by appointment only, which are scheduled during animal viewing hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.