* Sam (left) is a 9-month-old male Border Collie/ Australian Kelpie mix. His reference number is D08-086. * Whispers is a male domestic long-haired tabby. His reference number is C-135.

Meet this week’s dog and cat available for adoption at the Coos County Animal Shelter in The World’s feature, “Pets of the Week.”

A reference number is provided with the photo for each pet. This week’s pets are:

* Sam is a 9-month-old male Border Collie/ Australian Kelpie mix. Shelter staff say he is very friendly. Sam is unnuetered, so he will go home with a certificate for a free or discounted procedure. His reference number is D08-086.

* Whispers is a male domestic long-haired tabby. He is a love bug, about 8 months old. Whispers is unnuetered, so he will go home with a certificate for a free or discounted procedure. His reference number is C-135.

The Coos County Animal Shelter is located at 600 Southport Road in Coos Bay. Shelter hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

For more information, those interested can call the shelter at 269-2312.