Beautiful Taquito is a small, 50 pound, female, 2-year-old German Shepherd dog who came in to us on March 22nd as a stray from Berrien Center. She was adopted in April – but  her owner had health issues that caused him to have to surrender her back to us in August. He told us that she is a fantastic dog, and we agree! She is housetrained, great on a leash, smart and sweet. Taquito has done well with kids, but is not a fan of other dogs, at least in the shelter. We have done a test with our shelter cat; she and they didn’t seem to mind each other very much, so we think she might do well with a slow introduction. German Shepherds tend to struggle in the shelter environment, and you can feel Taquito’s anxiety level rising. She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped and heartworm negative. She is available to adopt for $31 through the end of October. Contact Berrien County Animal Control at 1400 S. Euclid in Benton Harbor, 269-927-5648, to learn more about Taquito.

•    We are offering all dogs for $31 and cats for $13 through the end of the month for our Spooktacular Trunk or Treat!

•    October 26 9:30-12 we have our Annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat. A lot of local businesses will be here with trunks full of candy! Bring your kids in costume to get candy and maybe meet some adoptable dogs! Businesses are welcome to come bring trunks!

•    Contact us at Berrien County Animal Services 1400 S. Euclid Ave Benton Harbor (269) 927-5648. Mi564.petfinder.com for adoptable animals.