Although she was born to blend in with her surroundings, this beautiful tortoiseshell-colored cat stands out as a lovable lady looking for her forever home.

welcome to The Palm Beach Post Mascot of the Week, a series in which we feature animals for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. The Palm Beach County Animal Shelter selects a Pet of the Week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up to date on their vaccinations.

Since The Post began this series in February, 27 of our featured pets have been adopted.

This week’s mascot is Juliet. She didn’t have a microchip, but she was spayed and had her front claws removed when she arrived at the shelter. She has been a little nervous in the shelter environment, so the shelter volunteers hope she finds a good home where she can feel safe and loved.

Juliet has been at the shelter since October 15.

Here’s what you need to know about our Pet of the Week, including what the Animal Care and Control staff says about his personality.

Cat for adoption: Julieta

• Age: 3 years

• Weight: 15 pounds

• Sex: Woman, sterilized

• Animal identification: A2217439

More information: Despite her bold appearance in the photos, Juliet is a sweet 3-year-old cat looking for her forever home. Julieta is ready to fill your home with love and happiness.

For more information on Juliet, check it out. online profile on the Animal Care and Control website.

The Palm Beach County shelter selects the pet of the week from a pool of certified dogs and cats ready for adoption.

Palm Beach County animal shelter leaders choose animals for The Post to include in this series. They often select long-term residents or animals that are not adjusting well to living in the shelter.

The animals chosen are part of the shelter’s “pet pal” program, in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal’s temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding if they are ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter’s website.

Pets with illnesses or a history of aggression are not eligible for the pet pal program. Dogs with a history of biting humans or other animals are also not eligible.

How to Adopt a Cat or Dog in Palm Beach County

You can start the adoption process in person or online.

To start in person: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road, near West Palm Beach, to fill out an application and meet the pets there.

To start the online process:

1. Use the pet’s animal ID number (like the one above) to search for it. in the Animal Care and Control online database.

2. Click the “Ready to adopt? Click here” link to the right of the pet photo.

3. Complete both pages downloadable adoption application and email it to Animal Care and Control at [email protected].

4. Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt. Submitting an online application does not guarantee pet availability.

Adoption Fees: Cat Adoption Fees Eliminated throughout the month of October. Adoption fees are $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies, and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents age 55 and older are offered a discounted adoption fee.

Note: All animals adopted by Animal Care and Control will be spayed if female or neutered if male. They will be up to date on vaccinations, protected from fleas and ticks, and microchipped.

About the foster care: If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may consider offering foster care for a pet. This is a great way to get used to becoming a pet parent and allows you and your potential new pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about fostering. on the Animal Care and Control website.

Katherine Kokal is a journalist covering education at The Palm Beach Post. She has a dog, Cooper, who is 8 years old, and a cat, Benny, who turned 1 in May. You can contact her at [email protected]. Help support our work; subscribe today!

This article originally appeared on the Palm Beach Post: Pet of the Week: Adopt a Cat Named Juliet in Palm Beach County