Pumpkin, Blanco, Bella, Gary, Squirt: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Meet Patch's Adorable Adoptable Pets of the Week available from the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Pumpkin happens to be a bashful but sweet ferret that's curious and loves to explore.

Blanco is an adorable, neutered male Mini Lop who is still young and growing. He has a social personality and likes to be included in your activities throughout the day. He loves to explore and play. He has silly energy and enjoys foraging for hidden goodies in cardboard boxes.

Squirt is an adorable sweetheart who is breaking the hearts of shelter staff. He is unsure of the kennel environment and does not understand why he is there. He looks sad and downhearted, but will seek comfort from shelter staff. He is comfortable around gentle people talking to him with a soothing voice and did very well previously loose in the house.

Blue is a female parakeet who is bashful and adorable. She is only eight months old and loves to listen to you talk to her in a quiet voice; she will even tilt her head and talk with you. Blue has very unique coloring with a base of gray with blue and green notes of color. She is cute and ready for a home.

Beautiful Bella is a medium-haired Calico colored cat who is two years old. Bella is known to be laid back and cuddly in her previous home where she was the only pet. As you can imagine, a shelter is not her cup of tea since she is not used to other animals being nearby. She has lived with children before and got along with them. Bella is scared of hearing and seeing the other cats at the shelter to the point that she may want to be the only pet in her home.

Gary is an adorable male kitten who is friendly and playful. He is eight weeks old and ready for a fun home.

For more information about adopting these adorable critters or any others currently at the center, call 410-313-2780 or visit the center's site on PetFinder or its Facebook page.