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Welcome to The Palm Beach Post’s Pet of the Week, a series where we put animals up for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. The Palm Beach County Animal Shelter selects a pet of the week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up to date with their vaccinations.

Since The Post began this series in February, 27 of our featured pets have been adopted.

This week’s pet is Juliet. She didn’t have a microchip, but she was spayed and had her front claws removed when she came to the shelter. She is a little nervous in the shelter environment, so shelter volunteers hope she finds a good home where she can feel safe and loved.

Juliet has been in the shelter since October 15.

Here’s what you need to know about our pet of the week, including what Animal Care and Control staff say about her personality.

Cat for adoption: Juliet

• Age: 3 years

• Weight: 15 pounds

• Sex: Female, sterilized

• Animal ID: A2217439

More information: Despite her cheeky appearance in photos, Juliet is a sweet 3-year-old cat who is looking for her forever home. Juliet is ready to fill your home with love and happiness.

For more information about Juliet, check her out online profile on the Animal Care and Control website.

Palm Beach County Shelter Selects Pet of the Week from Pool of Certified Cats and Dogs Ready for Adoption

Palm Beach County Animal Shelter leaders choose animals for The Post in this series. They often select long-term residents or animals that do not adapt well to shelter life.

The chosen animals are part of the shelter’s “pet pal” program, in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal’s temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding whether they are ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter’s website .

Pets with illnesses or a history of aggression are not eligible for the “pet pal” program. Dogs with a history of biting people or other animals are also not eligible.

How to Adopt a Cat or Dog in Palm Beach County

You can start the adoption process in person or online.

To start personally: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road near West Palm Beach to fill out an application and meet the pets there.

To start the process online:

1. Use the pet’s animal ID number (as mentioned above) to search them in the Animal Care and Control online database.

2. Click on the link ‘Ready to adopt? Click here’ to the right of the pet’s photo.

3. Complete the two pages downloadable adoption application and email it to Animal Care and Control at [email protected].

4. Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been cleared to adopt. Submitting an online application does not guarantee the availability of the pet.

Adoption costs: Adoption fees for cats are waived for the entire month of October. The adoption fee is $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents who are 55 years of age or older receive a discount on adoption fees.

Remark: All animals adopted from Animal Care and Control are spayed if female and neutered if male. They are up to date with vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks and have a microchip.

About cherishing: If you’re not ready for a long-term commitment, consider offering foster care to a pet. This is a great way to get the feel of becoming a pet parent, and it allows you and your new future pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about foster care on the Animal Care and Control website.

Katherine Kokal is a journalist who covers education at The Palm Beach Post. She has a dog, Cooper, who is 8 years old and a cat, Benny, who turned 1 in May! You can reach her at [email protected]. Help support our work; subscribe today!

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Pet of the Week: Adopt a cat named Juliet in Palm Beach County