PET OF THE WEEK

Flossie is a 5-month-old Catahoula leopard hound mix with brown and black spots. She is gentle and playful. Flossie also has a playful brother, Tenny, also up for adoption. Inquiries about adopting Flossie, Tenny, or other dogs and cats can be made at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Hernando County, 9075 Grant St., Brooksville. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. Adoption fees include rabies shot, worming and spay/neutering. The cost for dogs is $68; for cats, $58. During the month of September, the SPCA is offering a special adoption rate of $30 for grandparents who adopt adult dogs and cats. For information, call 596-7000.