Jersey boy
Jersey is a young Chihuahua /Jack Russell terrier mix who has been at the shelter for a few weeks. He is playful and sweet.
Little Man
Little Man is a 6-year-old-male miniature pinscher. He is energetic and playful.
Lucky dog
Lucky is a male beagle mix puppy who came into the shelter with a broken leg. It has been cast and the adopter will be responsible for all follow-up care. He loves to jump and play, even in his cast.
The Allen Park Animal Shelter, 16850 Southfield Road, is housed at the rear of a large blue building in the northeast portion of the City Hall parking lot. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The shelter is closed Wednesdays. Cat adoptions cost $35 and dog adoptions cost $45, both which include adoption fees. Animals have been spayed/neutered through a state grant and tested for feline leukemia/AIDS and canine heartworm disease. Adopters receive a discount certificate for post-adoption veterinary care at Dix Animal Hospital, 1127 Dix in Lincoln Park. A microchip is included in the adoption price. For more information call the shelter at (313) 282-6173 or go to www.petfinder.com/shelters/allenpark.html.