Susan J. Eischeid | Submitted PhotoMax is a gentle brown tabby and white kitty with stunning yellow and teal eyes. He is around 1.5 years old and enjoys neck scratches, purring and batting around a toy stuffed fish. Max is already neutered 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.