Are you looking for a new man’s best friend? Why not check out the Carbon County Animal Shelter.

During the county commissioners’ meeting on Thursday, the board made the move to name February “Love a dog for life” month in honor of dog adoptions in the hopes of finding more dogs in the shelter forever homes. The county animal shelter is at 63 Broad St., Nesquehoning, on top of the Broad Mountain off Route 93.

The motion also approved lowering the adoption fee from $100 to $50 for the month of February.

Carbon County began naming February as a special month at the shelter in 2014 and it helped increase the number of adoptions in previous years.

The number of dogs under the shelter’s care can fluctuate quickly so it is advised to check back with the shelter during the month.

For more information on the shelter or to adopt a dog, visit the shelter between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays or check them out on Facebook at Carbon County Animal Shelter PA.

The staff asks that you call ahead at 570-325-4828 to make sure someone is available since sometimes they are called out for a rescue.