“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”
– Dean Koontz, American writer

• KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County Animal Control. Additional photos by Lorena Page Photography.

OK, yoga participants, begin Asana!

Breathe … and then pet Charley.

Breathe … and then gently cuddle Charley

Charley

Notice your heart rate decreasing, the tightness in your chest loosening.

Take a moment to stare into Charley’s large, brown eyes and allow the breaths to emerge easily. Return to petting Charley.

Repeat numerous times as needed.

Namaste.

What a great yoga partner Charley is! Despite being an owner surrender, this 11-year-old Shih Tzu is super soulful with the heart of an angel and a very sociable personality. He makes sure everyone in the room has had an opportunity to greet him and pet him before he runs over to the next person.

He doesn’t mind other dogs as long as they mind their manners, but he definitely prefers people.

Don’t believe for one moment that he sees his age as a detriment because Charley enjoys walks and playing with any toy you might throw down the hallway for him to chase.

Charley wags his tail allowing a brief smile to emerge from his little under-bite as he wanders into the room hoping someone will begin a long form of meditation with him.

Breathe … and pet Charley!

How to Adopt

All Kane County Animal Control adoptable cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. They are tested for feline leukemia/FIV and heartworm.

The adoption fee is $200 for dogs and $100 for cats. Adoption of two dogs is $300, and adoption of two cats is $150. The adoption fee for cockatiels is $25.

For more information regarding Kane County Animal Control’s adoptable animals and for an adoption application, please visit www.kanecountypets.org.

Lost Pet?

• Click this link to read more about KCAC’s lost pet webpage!

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About Kane County Animal Control

It is the duty of the Animal Control Department to:

• Ensure that all domesticated dogs and cats over 4 months of age are vaccinated against rabies and have a Kane County rabies tag.
• Ensure that all reported animal bites are given precautionary attention in relation to the possibility rabies infection.
• Ensure that pet owners are instructed on proper procedures pertaining to animal bites and enforce adherence to these procedures.
• Contain loose\stray dogs in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.
• Investigate nuisance dog complaints in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.