This blog features animals from area shelters and rescue groups who are in need of a home.

This is Izzy, a young, smaller mixed cattle dog available for adoption at the Geauga Dog Shelter, 12513 Merritt Road in Claridon Township.

According to shelter officials, Izzy is "one of the BEST dogs to come to the shelter."

You can stop by and visit Izzy and the other dogs from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays; 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information on Izzy, call 440-286-8135.

--Robin Palmer