The local council is reminding residents to 'adopt not shop' when looking for a new pet.

Scone Animal Shelter has been kept busy with a high number of cats and dogs available for adoption.

Below are a few profiles of animals looking for a place to call home.

To make an appointment with the Council Ranger for a ‘meet and greet’ call council on 6540 1100 during office hours.

Baxter is a friendly white and black, non de-sexed, male, mastiff X.

This beautiful, friendly dog is a female, Bull Arab x Bull Mastif x Great Dane. She is looking for a new home, best suited to be the only pet.