Pet of the Week: Meet Tucker

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Today is Black Friday and as shoppers rush out
to the mall or log-in to shop online, a different type of purchase
awaits at the Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville. Tucker, a
four-year-old dog, is the Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week and
is ready to start fresh in a loving family environment this holiday
season. Nancy Geiger, with the Animal Shelter Society, says Tucker
will make a great pet.

“He is a good boy.
He is a four year old Akita Boxer Mix—he’s been neutered. He’s
a little selective with males so we would encourage a meet-and-greet;
he likes the girls though. He loves kids and he’s really good with
cats. He’s very mellow at times but he still has energy.”

While pet adoption
is encouraged all year long, the Christmas season can be an
especially magical time to bring home a furry friend. The Animal
Shelter Society suggests adopting a new pet at least two to three
weeks prior to Christmas.

“It’s a great
time of year to adopt a dog or a cat or a small, little animal like a
ferret or whatever those other little creatures are. For the
children, they love them—but, it’s not best to get the dog or
animal right before Christmas and take them home into the chaotic mix
of a Christmas holiday.”

For more information
or to adopt Tucker, you can visit the Animal Shelter Society located
on Newark Road in Zanesville.