By Kelly A. Mello and Amanda Dickerman

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Dustin and Dakota.

Dustin and Dakota are litter mates. They are orange tiger cats and are about 6 months old. Dustin is quite a bit shyer than Dakota and would need some patience, but both would make great pets.

Dakota is the larger of the two, and is extremely friendly, energetic and playful. He is good with other cats, likes to be pet, and loves attention. His curious personality makes him an explorer and would be best in any home for a family with time to play with him.

Dustin and Dakota have been neutered and are up to date on all of their shots. They have also combo-tested FIV-/FELV negative and are ready to find their forever homes.

To meet Dustin and Dakota or any other Nine Lives residents, the shelter is open to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information call 508-285-5159 or visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org.