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Angelica is our featured shelter pet this week. She is a little over 1 year old and is a mixed breed dog. It looks like she may have some Lab in her but her size is much smaller than the typical Lab. Angelica loves to play fetch and give dog kisses.

DJango is our featured pet of the week from the animal shelter in Texarkana. He is a young, mixed breed pup that would make a great family pet. He likes to romp and play. He is a fun-loving boy.

Sweet Lady J is a cattle dog mix. She walks great on a leash, knows sit and down, too. She is a wonderful dog with a fabulous sweet disposition. Watch the video where she is put through the paces. It looks as though she knows hand commands.

Tawny is living proof that having a rough life doesn't mean you come with a rough personality. She greeted me with a smile and tail wagging. She came to the front of the kennel and wanted to be pet and stood very still for me to take a video and a few pics. She appears to have recently had a litter of pups. Momma dogs are usually hard to adopt because having babies really pulls them down and they

Spike is a happy go lucky dog. When he first arrived at the shelter he didn't know much about love and people. He had spent his entire life on a chain and used as a breeding dog. Now he has a bed and shelter. He loves watching people walk by and lights up when they stop to talk to him. His adoption fee is $40.

Zinger is a young, brindle Dachshund mix. He is absolutely adorable. The marble type coloring is very unique. He loves being with people and gets along fantastic with other dogs. He would make a great family dog and you have enough time to get him ready for a surprise for the kiddos on Christmas.

Obo is an 11 month old Terrier-Pitt mix that has been on the adoption floor for some time now. He is very energetic and has an outgoing personality. Obo loves to be petted and presses his head into your hand when you reach through the kennel fence. His personality is sweet with people and the boss with dogs. Ethan was his most recent kennel buddy and they had fun together but since Ethan's adoptio

This week's featured pet is an adult shepherd mix from the shelter. He is already neutered, which means the adoption fee is less than $60. Sarge is good on a leash and loves affection. He is a great guard dog and no one will arrive at your home without him letting you know that you have company. His bark is scary but he is a sweetheart.

Because rain and stormy weather are expected this weekend, Oktoberfest has been rescheduled. The event is now set for 10AM on Saturday, November 14, at Front Street Plaza in downtown Texarkana.

Three dogs at the animal shelter will soon be taking a trip out of the wrong door if they are not adopted or moved into foster homes quickly. Spike, Candy and Dotty deserve a chance to have a life beyond the confinement of the animal shelter. Please share their video and photos to help find great homes for each of these sweet dogs.

Oktoberfest is coming to Texarkana this month. It's an arts and crafts festival with food and craft beers from all over Arkansas.

Odie is a gorgeous Catahoula dog. He has an even temperament. He is known as the "lazy dog" at the shelter but trust me, this boy has enough energy to do whatever you have in mind for the day. He is just pretty laid back the rest of the time.