Susan J. Eischeid | Submitted PhotoSierra is a pretty and dainty young female, about 8 months old. She has a glossy black coat and stunning yellow eyes. Sierra loves her toy giraffe and will play with it for hours and then fall asleep with it cuddled in her arms. Sierra is already spayed and can go home today.

Adoption fee for dogs is $125 and for cats is $105. All animals are fully up to date on inoculations. Animals for adoption are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd., Valdosta. For more information call (229) 671-2760. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon-3 p.m. Saturday.