AGE: T-Bone is a shy, gentle, sensitive, 45-pound, 5-year-old heeler-type dog. He is black and white with white speckled legs and feet, ears that stand up, and he has soulful brown eyes.

PERSONALITY: T-Bone’s owner passed away, and the dog looks forward to bonding to another owner. He is a quick learner, easily trained and has typical heeler qualities.

HIGHLIGHTS: T-Bone is a quiet dog who alerts his owners to visitors. He would be OK with another quiet dog, and definitely needs a quiet home, as he is frightened by loud noises. He is in foster care and is doing very well.

AVAILABLE: Contact foster mom, Michelle, at 510-589-7341. Adopt via the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

COST: T-Bone’s adoption fee is $105, and includes a free, 1-hour in-home training and a wellness visit at a local veterinarian office. T-Bone is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

ONLINE: View adoptable pets via Friends of the Animal Shelter: www.facebook.com/fotas, www.fotas.org or www.petfinder.com

LOST & FOUND: www.petharbor.com or call 541-774-6654.

OTHER RESOURCES: Southern Oregon Humane Society, www.sohumane.org; C.A.T.S., www.kittensandcats.org; Sanctuary One, www.sanctuaryone.org; Spay/Neuter Your Pet (SNYP) — low-cost options; www.spayneuter.org.