PET of the WEEK

Roll over, Cindy. Good dog!

The sweet and spunky Chihuahua mix has performed that trick and a few others at Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta.

Cindy, who’s about 12 years old and weighs 7 pounds, is always smiling. She loves to sit in laps and take walks, and she gets along well with other dogs. She is spayed.

Although Cindy is an older dog, she has a lot of life to live and love to give.

To adopt her, call the shelter at 681-4369 or 681-5285. The shelter, 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, is open 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays (closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Cindy’s adoption is being assisted by K-9 Placement and Assistance League, which offers free behavior training sessions for anyone who adopts a dog from a local shelter or rescue organization. The all-volunteer nonprofit works on providing humane care, homes and advocacy for homeless and abandoned dogs in Santa Barbara County and beyond.

To see more canines, make a donation or otherwise help K-9 PALS, go to www.k-9pals.org. You also can send checks to K-9 PALS, P.O. Box 60755, Santa Barbara 93160-0755.

For more information, contact the nonprofit at 570-0415 or info@k-9pals.org.