Meet Scruff McGruff, a dog that thinks he's a puppy, and others at the Harris County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week: These sweet pups need forever homes

Scruff McGruff (A547008) is a 5-year-old, male, black Airedale Terrier mix available for adoption from the Harris County Animal Shelter. Photographed, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Houston. Scruff McGruff thinks he's a puppy. Very playful and energetic! less Scruff McGruff (A547008) is a 5-year-old, male, black Airedale Terrier mix available for adoption from the Harris County Animal Shelter. Photographed, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Houston. Scruff McGruff thinks ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Meet Scruff McGruff, a dog that thinks he's a puppy, and others at the Harris County Animal Shelter 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

Scruff McGruff is a 5-year-old male black Airedale Terrier mix that is a little confused about his age.

McGruff is a very playful and energetic dog who thinks he's a puppy. He is one of many dogs that is currently waiting to find his forever home at the Harris County Animal Shelter and is one of the Houston Chronicle's Pets of the Week.

Layla and Queen were both brought into the shelter after a concerned citizen noticed they were being neglected by their owner. Layla is a 3-year-old female white/blue Pit Bull mix and Queen is a 1-year-old female Whippet mix. The pair are both very thin after suffering from malnutrition at the hands of their previous owner. The sweet pups are great with children and other animals, according to representatives with the shelter.

Noelle is another pup that knows what it feels like to be neglected. The 10-week-old female brown/black Labrador Retriever mix dog was found on the side of the road by a citizen. Shelter representatives describe her as a "sweet and chilled out" puppy that is ready to find her new family.

For those interested in adopting a pet, the shelter will be taking part in a massive adoption event later this month. The Holiday Wishes for Shelter Pets event will offer reduced adoption fees for dogs and cats at four of the Houston area's largest municipal animal shelters, including the Harris County Animal Shelter. Find out everything you need to know about the event here.

HOLIDAY WISHES: Massive animal adoption event unites four of Houston's largest shelters

Those unable to take on a pet full-time can foster one instead. For officials at the shelter, fostering helps alleviate the often over-crowded shelter. To volunteer at the shelter, click here.

The Harris County Animal Shelter is located at 612 Canino Road, Houston. Adoption hours are from 1-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To donate to the shelter, click here.

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