All Albuquerque city shelters are currently hosting I'm Too Sexy For My Cage adoption special. Feb. 9-17, the shelters will present a $14 adoption fee for pets 4 years and older.

A loving companion is the perfect kind of love for the season. The special is to promote adoptions for pets 4 years and older who have a harder time getting adopted. Animal Welfare's older pets are declared as too sexy to be in their cages. The adoption package includes spay or neuter, microchip, and all vaccinations required by law.

Lucky Paws in Coronado Center located at 6600 Menaul NE (11:30 a.m.-7:30p.m.), is part of the special, as well as, the Eastside Animal Shelter at 8920 Lomas Blvd. NE and Westside Animal Shelter at 11800 Sunset Garden SW (10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.).

For additional information contact 505-764-1164.

Donations needed for the New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better in Winter Outreach Program hosted by the Bernalillo County Animal Care Partners. As they are accepting donations to support dogs who are living in poor circumstances.

Dog houses, blankets, leashes, dog food, bowls, and harnesses are all needed for dogs whose owners need help providing better living environments for them. The items will be distributed during the cold winter months by New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better. New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, serving the forgotten dogs of New Mexico.

Donations are welcomed to be dropped off at the Bernalillo County Animal Care Services offices at 1136 Gatewood SW.

For more information, call Bernalillo County Animal Care Services st 505-468-PETS(7387).

An 18-year-old male koala, named Kaki, was euthanized by the ABQ BioPark Zoo's animal care team due to age-related issues.

Kaki was one of the oldest koalas in captivity and the only Victorian koala in North America.

"I feel very lucky to have gotten to work with Zaki," Stephanie Kain, senior zookeeper said. "Every koala I've worked with has a different personality, and Zaki was very easy-going and dignified. In his prime, he was a big, strong koala, but never aggressive. During this last year, he interacted with us more and really enjoyed getting his ears scratched."