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 will partner with Corporate Traffic Logistics for a Mother’s Day weekend promotion, with the company sponsoring all dog and cat adoption fees on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10. The society is at 8464 Beach Blvd., hours for the promotion are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To view available pets, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt
Meanwhile, the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters reduced adoption fee event, which runs through May 17, will halt for the weekend at the society and resume Monday, May 11. The event will continue uninterrupted at city-run Animal Care and Protection Services, with Bissell sponsor reduced adoption fees of $70 or less for cats and dogs. 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.
• 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.
Moe is a 5-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1470483). He is laid back and just wants to spend time with his people. He loves Kong toys stuffed with peanut butter, stuffed toys and playing tug-of-war. He knows tricks and wants to learn new ones.
Pudge is a 6-year-old, 13-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1477976). She is a low-maintenance soft, squishy bundle of love who’s lived with dogs, cats and children. She handles everything life throws at her with a calm demeanor and a meow or two.
• 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.
Helen is a 12-year-old, female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60627256). She is sweet and loves everyone. She is heartworm-positive, but the shelter covers all medical expenses while she is in foster care. Once she tests negative for heartworms, she can be fully adopted. She is looking for a home full of warmth and love for her golden years.
• 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.
Dingo is a 1-year-old male American bulldog mix (ID No. 82862). He is calm, gentle and easygoing. He gets along well with children and other dogs but not cats. He knows some basic commands and is house- and crate-trained. He prefers relaxing over play.
Ophelia is a 5-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 83416). She is gentle, sweet and loving and needs a safe place to shine. She watches the world quietly from her cozy corner but will warm up quickly in a calm home where she can open up at her own pace.
• 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.
Mira is a 2-year-old, 10-pound female domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. A0060802974). She is sweet, expressive and full of personality. She loves to talk and will narrate her day and your day. She may have a heart murmur, but it doesn’t slow her down. She loves being scratched.
Stewart is a 7-year-old, 40-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060856014). He is calm, affectionate, sweet gentleman. He takes treats gently, politely and with a refined palate. He enjoys his snacks with the dignity of a dog who has lived a full, flavorful life.
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
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Reporting by Beth Reese Cravey, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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