Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
The Jacksonville Humane Society and the city-run Animal Care and Protection Services will have reduced option fees through Sunday, May 17, as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event. Bissell will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $70 or less for cats and dogs. The society is at 8464 Beach Blvd. and the city shelter at 2020 Forest St. For more information go to jaxhumane.org/events/bissell-pet-foundations-empty-the-shelters or jacksonville.gov/departments/office-of-administrative-services/animal-care-and-protective-services.
• Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, go to nassaucountyfl.com/845/Animal-Services or facebook.com/NassauCountyAnimalServices. Kittens are available for adoption at Petco stores at 463713 Florida 200 in Yulee and 11900 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville; Tractor Supply Co., 463184 Florida 200 in Yulee; and Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 Georgia 40, St. Marys, Ga.
Flurry is a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60196415). She is energetic and full of personality. She would enjoy going on adventures and cuddling on the couch. She is heartworm-positive and needs a foster home; the shelter covers medical expenses.
Kyle is a 2-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60237588). He is sweet and ready to find a loving home. He is heartworm-positive and needs comfort and care in a foster home: the shelter covers all medical expenses.
• St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, go to petfinder.com/member/us/fl/st-augustine/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751. Friends of the St. Johns County Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Bree is an 8-year-old female terrier mix dog (ID No. 81032). She is sweet, gentle and friendly. She loves cuddles and thrives on companionship. She has separation anxiety, so needs a stable, calm home where she can feel secure and loved without feeling alone.
Cleo is an adult domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 83415). She is sweet and shy, but a gentle hand will prompt her loving personality to peek through. She will blossom in a peaceful home where she can feel safe, secure and adored.
• Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services.
Boxer Joe is a 2-month-old, 2-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0060883548). He is playful, dramatic and confident. His signature boxing move is the air‑punch pounce, where he hops sideways and throws jabs. He has championship energy.
Olive is a 4-year-old, 48-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060758582). She is a girl’s girl and a people pleaser who will follow you into every room. She would be a fine office dog, napping responsibly and only occasionally demanding payment in treats.
• Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St. Call (904) 630-2489 or email jaxpets@coj.net. To view available animals, go to coj.net/pets or facebook.com/jaxanimalcare. Interested adopters can also check out the animals using the shelter’s new PawFinder App at jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/jaxpawfinder.
Darling Nikki is a 9-month-old, 36-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1477863). She is energetic, puppylike and adorable. She likes long walks and calm, quality cuddle time with her human friends at the shelter. She is ready for a family of her own.
Ginger is an 8-year-old, 13-pound female domestic longhair cat (ID No. A1478389). She is feisty and independent, allowing occasional cuddles and petting. She loves cat nip, treats, toys, sleeping on tall shelves and playing in boxes. She has lived with other cats.
Adoptable animals are also available at Putnam County Animal Services. which recently moved to a new location at 122 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396, option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com.
bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home
Reporting by Beth Reese Cravey, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
