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Do you know what happened to the two shepherds, Shoka and Nala, on “Jon and Kate Plus Eight?” The dogs have vanished.

This male beagle is fixed and has all his shots. These three kittens have had a rough life as they were abandoned by their owner. All are looking for good homes.

This is one of many litters of kittens that will be available for adoption through NOAH this weekend at PetSmart. Adoptions are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. NOAH also has hours each evening.

Each week, we list the available animals up for adoption. This week, we focus on dogs. Please remember to help control the pet population, and spay/neuter your pet.

Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St., (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.

This litter of kittens is one of many that will be available for adoption this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at PetSmart at Shops at 5. NOAH, which also offers evening hours, will have more than 25 cats and kittens waiting for their new forever homes.

These three kittens are looking for a home after being abandoned. This 6-year-old male Springer spaniel is fixed and has all his shots. All are looking for good homes.

Each week, the MetroWest Daily News lists shelters in the area that have animals for adoption. This week, the focus on is on cats. Many shelters need foster homes for pregnant cats. Please remember to help control the pet population by spaying or neutering your animal.

Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St., (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.

SUGARPLUM is a short haired calico and is about 3 years old. She loves people but loathes other cats. She would be wonderful company in a home with no other cats.