Pet of the Week: Monarch

Named after a special butterfly, Monarch is a kitten of many colors.

She appears to be a tortie-tiger mix, under a year old, and she loves affection.

Monarch also loves to roll on her back and from side to side, in a parade for your love. Monarch is set to be spayed and treated with Revolution.

If you are interested in adopting Monarch, contact the  at 216-529-5020, and ask about collar No. 107.

Adoption fees are only $35. That includes deworming medicines, initial vaccination, capstar flea pill (seasonal), a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and initial veterinarian visit with second vaccination from participating local veterinarian.

Adoption hours are from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The shelter is located at 1699 Metropark Dr. in Lakewood (in the Metroparks, just beyond the Lakewood Dog Park). Please visit the website or the blog at for more information.

The organization is asking for the public's help. The Lakewood Animal Shelter is at capacity with cats, and that means homes are needed for all of the animals — and fast. This time of year is especially difficult, because influx is high and cages are limited.

Can you — or someone you know — rescue one of these beauties, or perhaps offer up a foster home? You might just find a lifelong friend.