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MaxFund Animal Adoption Center: Adopt A Pet This Week, PLUS Chihuahua Featured In Flobots Music Video (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Everyone needs a best friend, including Denver's own alternative rock band the Flobots.

The Flobots recently featured Don Cheeto, a 2.4-pound Chihuahua adopted from MaxFund Animal Adoption Center in their music video "Rockmine."

During the music video (watch above), 'Cheeto can been seen running around and adorably headbanging (or playing with a stuffed animal) to the beat of the song. On YouTube, a caption to the video reads "CHEETO LIVES."

Though Don Cheeto is now happily off the market, the shelter has plenty of pets who are still seeking their forever homes.

Dogs are available for adoption at the shelter for $125 and cats for $70.

Check out this week's adoptable cats and dogs from MaxFund!

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Before You Go

Adoptable Pets At MaxFund
Miles(01 of10)
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From the photos he kind of bears an uncanny resemblance to the much favored "Grumpy Cat," does he not? Well, needless to say, he's got something to be grumpy about -- he doesn't have a home! Visit with Miles at 720 West 10th Ave. Denver (720) 266-6081Animal ID: 19735261Miles has been at the shelter since April 10, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Dakota(02 of10)
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Dakota was found wandering lost through the mountains before he was brought to MaxFund. However he is noted for being "house-trained, polite [and a] well-mannered gentleman." He also likes kids, walking on a leash, sitting in the sunshine and hanging out with other friendly dogs.Visit with Dakota at 1025 Galapago St. Denver (303) 595-4917Animal ID: 17811104Dakota has been at the shelter since October 7, 2012. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Chela(03 of10)
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Chela is a 4-year-old soft, buff tabby. She's had two litters of kittens who have all found their forever homes, and she's been spayed. She's a little on the shy side, but the person who brought her in said she is easygoing and friendly.Visit with Chela at 720 West 10th Ave. Denver (720) 266-6081Animal ID: 16966428Chela has been at the shelter since July 6, 2012. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Checkers(04 of10)
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Checkers is described as being a "friendly and active dog." He's a dachshund mix who loves human attention, and has also been known to be quite the eater!Visit with Checkers at 1025 Galapago St. Denver (303) 595-4917Animal ID: 20038748 Checkers has been at the shelter since June 2, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Jester(05 of10)
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Jester is a very pretty green-eyed cat who's 2 years old but is currently spending time in the treatment room -- we're sure he'd love visitors though! (and a potential home to go to when he's all healed?)Visit with Jester at 720 West 10th Ave. Denver (720) 266-6081Animal ID: 19725005 Jester has been at the shelter since April 24, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Becka(06 of10)
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Becka is an 11-year-old purebred Jack Russell terrier. She loves walks, car rides and does not mind being kenneled. If you're not quite ready to adopt but would consider fostering her, all her medical needs will be taken care of by MaxFund.Visit with Becka at 1025 Galapago St. Denver (303) 595-4917Animal ID: 17806034Becka has been at the shelter since August 9, 2012. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Morticia(07 of10)
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Morticia is described as having the "most distinctive 'meowr,' husky and attention-getting." She was found as a stray in a nice man's garage who brought her into the shelter. She loves tons and tons of toys and basking in sunny spots. She's 4 years old. Visit with Morticia at 720 West 10th Ave. Denver (720) 266-6081Animal ID: 16781546 Morticia has been at the shelter since October 16, 2009. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Chiquis(08 of10)
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The name "Chiquis" reportedly means "beautiful girl." She's an Australian cattle dog mix who is just over 4 years old. Visit with Chiquis at 1025 Galapago St. Denver (303) 595-4917Animal ID: 19921187Chiquis has been at the shelter since May 18, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Jeffrey(09 of10)
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Jeffrey is a 5-year-old domestic longhair mix. He's described as being "rather large" but also very peaceful and soothing with deep purrs when he's relaxed. Visit with Jeffrey at 720 West 10th Ave. Denver (720) 266-6081Animal ID: 19128229 Jeffrey has been at the shelter since February 11, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
Peppermint Patty(10 of10)
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What a cool name, huh? She sounds like she has a great story too: Peppermint Patty was found running around a grocery store parking lot before a Good Samaritan brought her into MaxFund. She gets along with all the people she's met, but she would prefer to be your only pet.Visit with Peppermint Patty at 1025 Galapago St. Denver (303) 595-4917Animal ID: 19795568 Peppermint Patty has been at the shelter since May 3, 2013. (credit:MaxFund Animal Adoption Center)
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