NATCHEZ — Dog and cat lovers alike will get a chance to adopt a squeaky clean furry friend at the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society’s adoption drive today and Saturday at Bubbles and Bows Pet Salon.

Linda Kennon, humane society board member, said approximately 25 dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes will be bathed and some groomed at the salon. The adoption fee is $45 for dogs and $35 for cats.

“We’re going to have lots of cuddly puppies and kittens out there,” Kennon said. “They’re all very sweet and very cute.”

Kennon said a lot of people adopt a pet as a gift for someone around the holidays.

“They make a wonderful Christmas gift, but people need to make sure they think carefully about it,” she said. “It’s a lifetime commitment.”

Patsy Towles, owner of the salon, said she hopes the adoption drive helps alleviate overcrowding at the shelter that happens during cold weather.

“I hope everybody comes and shows their support to give these pets a warm, loving home for the holidays,” Towles said.

Kennon said all the pets available for adoption have been given all necessary shots and medication. Cats and dogs six months and older that have not been spayed or neutered are available for adoption, but the new owners cannot take the pets home until a surgery has been scheduled.

The humane society, Kennon said, will notify the new owners on Monday what day the surgery is scheduled and when the animals can be taken home.

The adoption drive is from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday. The salon is located at 283 John R. Junkin Drive next to the Rivergate Bowling Alley.

A basket of pet goodies, including treats, toys and Christmas decorations, will be given away in a raffle ticket drawing Saturday at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets are $3 each, and the winner does not have to be present at the salon to collect their prize.

Kennon said she hopes the community comes out to the drive to adopt a pet so the animals do not have to be euthanized, which she said is ultimately what happens if the animals cannot be placed in a home.

“All of these animals are from the Natchez area, and I really hope people step up to the plate and come adopt them,” she said.