Select cats are available for $50 and select dogs for $60. All adoptions include a health examination, initial vaccinations, and spaying or neutering.

Of course, matchmaking remains the guiding objective of all adoptions. Staff and volunteers are available to provide information about available animals and to help with the adoption process.

Remaining Home for the Holidays highlights include:

2012 Adorable Pet Calendar, a $5 gift calendar available with photographs of area pets. Proceeds will help buy second-hand X-ray equipment for use with injured and ill animals.

Canned Pet Food Drive aimed at collecting cat and dog food for Orange Congregations in Mission to distribute to pet owners in need.

For a full schedule of Home for the Holidays events go to www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices.

Many wonderful pets are available for adoption at the Animal Services Center at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill. Taking one home or helping someone else decide to do so is surely a gift suited to the spirit of the season!