BEAR: Pure german shepherd, male neutered, 90 lbs., 4 years old, needs home URGENTLY, or FOSTER HOME, best in a quiet home as the only pet.

LUBY: Beautiful orange & white long haired cat, 3 years old, super affectionate, male neutered. Best as the only pet.

MANDEE: Adorable female spayed whippet/shepherd mix, 1 year old, 40 lbs., fine with other animals, great with everyone.

TARA: Adorable, lovable, mellow spayed female pit / terrier mix, black & white, 2.5 years old, 45 lbs., excellent with all people, kids.

CHYNA: Sweet female spayed black & white cat, DECLAWED, best as the only cat and with adults, 2 years old.

SARA: Beautiful reddish brown female spayed long haired cat, 2 years old, independent, best in quiet home.

JAKE: Male neutered chilw., 1 year old, 10 lbs., best in quiet home with no children.

BINGO: Sweet male neutered spaniel mix, black & white, 2 years old, 40 lbs. Best as the only pet.

PATCHES: Adorable female spayed calico cat, 1 years old. Quiet home as the only pet the best.

Pet Protectors, Inc., also is in need of foster care for some of the many dogs and cats that are rescued. Supplies are provided. Call the numbers listed above, or visit Pet Protectors on the web at www.petprotectorsonline.com.

An adoption event will be held Saturday, February 24, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the Tunxis Hill Center, 525 Tunxis Hill Rd. Fairfield.