'Furry Friday' means it's time to find your four-legged best friend

Above: Creamsickle and Gummy Bear are two orange kittens in foster care. They will be among the many pets for adoption during two events sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Animal Pound on July 9 and 16. See locations and time below.

Ah, TGIF. The weekend always presents a myriad of possibilities for a little fun and relaxation. It also provides the opportunity to check out local pet adoptions and visit area animal shelters to find a new companion. I've posted some of those adorable pets in need of a home below. But first, some good news. BooBoo, a dog that went missing recently in the Randolph area, was captured by volunteers with Eleventh Hour Rescue and reunited with with her brother Blaze and sister Sassy.

Two upcoming adoption events planned by Friends of the Randolph Animal Pound are as follows: Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Acme Supermarket, 690 Millbrook Ave., Randolph. Another is set for Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Petco, 275 Route 10 East, Succasunna. For more information on either event, call 973-886-1485 or visit Doggie54@optonline.net.

Meet Cricket, a cat from Eleventh Hour Rescue.  This beautiful 2-year-old girl was left abandoned in an empty house when her family suddenly moved out of town.  Fortunately, she was found and rescued.  She is fully vetted and ready to find a new loving home now.  She is extremely people friendly and prefers to sit on your lap and she also likes the company of other cats too.  Cricket is best seen in person to show off her lovely Calico/Tortoiseshell markings and coat.  To read more about Cricket, to see all of EHR's adoptable pets, to see upcoming events, or to make a donation, visit www.ehrdogs.org  or call  973-664-0865.

Be prepared to fall in love when you meet this puppy! Allie is a friendly, sweet little girl, she loves giving puppy kisses and getting belly rubs! She is very smart & a quick learner too. She has already learned to paw at the door when she wants to go out, and she is 95 percent  house trained. Allie enjoys sunbathing, spending time outdoors & playing with other dogs. Allie is about 12 to 14 weeks old and is a Labrador/Shepherd mix. She has a beautiful tan and cream coat. Allie is living with a nice foster family and is having lots of fun playing with the family's children, but she really wants to find her furever home. We are sure when you meet Allie you will fall in love!
If interested in adopting this pet, e-mail FureverHomeRescue@att.net and request an adoption application.

Meet Dottie from Eleventh Hour Rescue.  She is a very sweet, 5-year-old Boxer.  Despite the fact that she has spent most of her life to this point chained outside, she still retains all of those wonderful Boxer traits that make that breed so special.  She loves people, adults and children alike.  She loves to give those Boxer-type hugs.  She’s very playful and will easily fit into any home environment.   Upon arrival to us, her skin and coat were in terrible shape.  However, after several baths with special medicated shampoo, her coat is again clean, soft, and lovely to touch.  To read more about Dottie, to see all of EHR's adoptable pets, to see  upcoming events, or to make a donation, visit  www.ehrdogs.org  or call 973-664-0865.