Hilda is a spectacular gray Himalayan cat with beautiful blue eyes. She is an older girl who is declawed on all four paws. She is sweet and loves attention. She was found as a stray and nobody claimed her, but she must have been well loved by someone as she is groomed nicely and well-socialized.

Hilda is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. She is at the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Meyers, along with many other dogs, cats, and kittens who are waiting for their new homes.

Call (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet. The shelter will be closed on Dec 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan 1.

For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online.

— Karen Kuentz