‘Many families tell tales of sibling rivalry, though occasionally there are siblings who are best friends for life. We have such a rare pair at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Shelter.

“Mudgy and Mattie are 3-year-old brothers who love each other as much as they love being with people.

“Mudgy is the quiet one who delights in being held. He will bury his face into your neck or be content just purring in your arms. Mattie also enjoys receiving attention from people; but he’s the confident one, enjoying playing with toys and happily meowing.

“Due to their great house manners, fondness for dogs and love of people, Mudgy and Mattie are ideal indoor cats. It’s important for their safety that they be indoor kitties because their trusting nature makes them more vulnerable to predators.

“Currently, these two siblings are in foster care and can be found curled up together sleeping in a basket or sitting side-byside in a window watching the world go by. Mudgy takes great comfort from having his confident brother by his side and Mattie relaxes peacefully next to Mudgy.

“To help these two peas in a pod, Animal Shelter Adoption Partners is offering a mail-in $25 adoption fee rebate to whoever adopts the pair.

“If you would like to meet Mudgy and Mattie please call their foster mom, Nicole, at 874-2142.”

— Animal shelter volunteer Ellen Perryess

For more information about Mudgy and Mattie ID No. 166694 and 167115, call the volunteer line at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter at 781-4413 or visit http://www.sloanimalservices.com   .

The adoption fee is $75 for cats and $100 for dogs, plus a $23 county license fee for dogs if the adopters are San Luis Obispo County residents.

The adoption fee includes spay or neuter, basic vaccinations, microchip, eligibility for a free veterinarian check, new collar and ID tag, and carrier for cats.

Help for pet owners

Edna Valley Veterinary Clinic owner Jeff Alwen is donating time and resources for free vaccinations for dogs and cats whose owners are destitute, from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Prado Day Center in San Luis Obispo. If you have questions, visit http://www.slovets.com .