Pets of the week: Kilo has been through a lot. Cleo & Tiger are bonded sisters – MLive.com

JACKSON, MI Kilo and Cleo and Tiger are just some of the many animals at Cascades Humane Society that are looking for loving forever homes.

Kilo is a special boy. Hes a 9-year-old mastiff and pit bull mix who came to Cascades Humane Society after being passed from family member to family member, and no one could afford his care.

His last owner actually requested a euthanasia, but Cascades staff took one look at his cute face and accepted him as one of their own.

Kilo was morbidly obese with his joints aching because of the pull of his weight. After being in foster with a staff member for months, Kilos weight is down to a manageable number.

Kilo is now ready for his forever home. Hes a gentle giant with an old soul, but he would do best in a home without small animals. He would do well with kids and can be picky about his canine friends so a meet and greet is recommended with another dog to know if they will be compatible.

Some cats like other cats. Some cats dont. Then you have the cats that become so attached to each other that they just do better in life together. Cascades Humane Socieity staff calls them bonded, and Cleo and Tiger are just that.

These two sisters are 2 and a half years old and are dependent on each other. Tiger is a little more outgoing than Cleo. She really enjoys being petted and will come out to greet you. She is also a little protective of shy Cleo.

Cleo prefers to sit in the hooded bed and nap. She likes being petted but doesnt seem to seek it as much as her sister Tiger. Cleo will come out of her shell more and more once she settles into a home of her own with her sister by her side.

Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Drive, is open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All visitors are being asked to wear face masks to comply with state orders regarding the novel coronavirus.

All dogs and cats at Cascades Humane Society have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and given parasite protection prior to adoption. Those who adopt pets also receive a free wellness checkup from any of 24 area veterinarians.

Dog owners wishing to adopt another dog are required to do a meet and greet with their dog and the dog theyre choosing to adopt.

CHS also has added services to its Spay and Neuter Assistance Program. The service, available during scheduled spay or neuter surgeries, includes vaccines, heartworm testing for dogs, FIV and FeLV testing for cats and dental procedures.

CHS also has a Pet Food Pantry to help families going through financial hardship. CHS accepts cat or dog food donations, as long as the food is in its original packaging. Donors can drop off food by the pole barn behind the facility. The Pet Food Pantry is open from noon to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month.

Those considering adopting Kilo and Cleo and Tiger or another pet can apply to do so here. For more information, call 517-787-7387.

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Pets of the week: Kilo has been through a lot. Cleo & Tiger are bonded sisters - MLive.com