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Meet McGruff, the shelter pet of the week

This week’s Mason County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week is McGruff.

Dog faces camera, looks like he has a treat in his mouth.
McGruff is estimated to be two-three years old and has a sweet nature, according to shelter staff. (Photo courtesy of Mason County Animal Shelter)

When not fighting crime, McGruff is actually a very sweet pup and loves to give hugs. Shelter staff say he gets along well with other dogs with similar, quiet attitudes. He is a mixed breed, weighing 62 pounds and is approximately two-three years old. Are you McGruff’s forever family?

A mixed breed dog stands at attention. He is brown and and black, weighs 62 pounds.
McGruff is this week’s pet of the week at the Mason County Animal Shelter and is said to get along with other dogs of similar, quiet attitudes. He also loves to give hugs. (Photo courtesy Mason County Animal Shelter)

The Mason County Animal Shelter is open noon – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Check out recent posts of kittens, cats and dogs available for adoption via the shelter’s Facebook page, just search for “Mason County WV Animal Shelter.”

If interested in finding a forever friend like sweet McGruff, call the shelter at 304-675-6458. The shelter also utilizes Facebook messenger.

Dog stands on all fours, smiling at the camera.
McGruff smiles for the camera. (Photo courtesy Mason County Animal Shelter)

Unable to take in a pet but would like to help? The shelter is always looking for volunteers and appreciates donations of food, treats and toys to assist animals in need.

(Editor’s Note on accessibility: Mason County Extra Edition attempts to use accessible fonts and alternative text for photographs, to be inclusive of all readers.)

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