Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and information on adoption events.
• 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.
Ace is a 3-year-old, 70-pound male pit bull terrier (ID No. 82877). He is loving, friendly and energetic. He is also curious, playful, always ready for a new adventure and has a youthful spirit. He is heartworm-positive but not letting that stop him.
Skeeter is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 82978). He can be shy at first but shown patience will blossom into an outgoing and confident companion. He likes to make his human earn a strong bond. He will grow with you and become a loyal sidekick.
• 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.
G. Jones is a 1-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60689251). He is playful, energetic, sweet, friendly and affectionate. He loves his toys, particularly sharing the fun with a human. He loves everyone he meets and has an easygoing personality.
Sally is an 8-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60745725). She is sweet, calm, gentle and laidback. She snjoys a peaceful environment, ideal for someone looking for a more relaxed, low-key pet. She gets along well with other dogs.
• 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.
Malik is a 6-year-old, 86-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1475090). He loves treats, toys and attention, preferrably all three. Shelter volunteers report that they love his silly faces and cute snorts. He will win you over with charm and good looks.
Dove is a 3-year-old, 7 pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1473632). She is reserved and mature. She likes wet food, occasional treats and making new friends, but dislikes kennel life. She wants a family, cat tree and couch to call her own.
• 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.
Nala is a 2-year-old, 35-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060581461). She starts off a little shy but transforms into full-blown love bug with VIP-level enthusiasm. She loves chill dog friends who enjoy casual adventures. Lap time is her love language.
Pandie is a 9-month-old, 5-pound female domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. A0060782656). She is shy, but once she feels safe her true personality bursts out. She turns into a lively, energetic kitten who loves to play explore and show her silly side.
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
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