Mike Dukes, a representative of the Kokomo Humane Society, urged potential adopters to consider Skye, a small dog the shelter has had available for about three weeks.

The dog, described by staff as a chihuahua‑terrier mix under 1 year old who arrived as a stray, has remained at the shelter despite demand for small companion dogs. Shelter representatives said Skye is energetic but independent, gets along with similarly sized dogs and will meet larger dogs through a supervised meet‑and‑greet.

The Kokomo Humane Society highlighted why adoption fees cover routine veterinary care rather than simply being a charge: "That's mostly what our adoption fees cover is, the cost of spay and neuter, the cost of the microchips, the cost of the vaccines," Dukes said. Staff said the shelter has recently increased adoption fees and advised callers to contact the shelter for the current rate.

Staff described Skye's temperament during handling: Dukes said she resisted being carried out of her kennel but walked well on a leash and "hopped right up on my lap," a behavior he said could change as she matures. Staff also noted that while small dogs can be good companions for shorter walks, interactions with larger dogs should be supervised because larger animals "may get to playing" and unintentionally knock a small dog around.

Shelter staff emphasized they will facilitate meet‑and‑greet sessions and watch interactions closely: "We'll make sure every everything's safe for everybody," one staff member said. The shelter encouraged interested adopters to fill out an application and call to arrange a meeting with Skye or to discuss other available dogs and cats.

The segment did not include a formal vote or any council action; it was a presentation by shelter representatives during the meeting's public‑information portion.