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 has $20 adoption fees for all available dogs and cats from Saturday, May 23, to Monday, May 25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and noon to 4 p.m. Monday. All society pets are altered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. Additional fees for city rabies licensing, leash and collar or a cat carrier may apply. The society is at 8464 Beach Blvd, To view all adoptable pets, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt.
• 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.
Tanner is a 2-year-old, 82-pound male Labrador retriever/Catahoula leopard mix dog (ID No. 82459). He is loyal, affectionate and playful. He gets along with dogs and children but not cats. He knows the sit command but will need help with potty training.
Chance is a 3½-year-old, 58-pound male pit bull terrier dog (82260). He is sweet, social, affectionate and full of energy, joy and enthusiasm for life. He gets along with children, cats and other dogs. He enjoys playtime, walks or simply spending quality time together.
• 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.
Reggie is an 11-year-old, 58-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1472125). He is sweet, calm and energetic for his age. He loves treats, rolling on warm grass and making new human and dog friends. He is house-trained, walks well on leash and knows the sit command.
Fuzz is an 8-month-old, 9-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1473681). He has tons of kitten energy and loves chasing toys, but can also settle down and bond with his people. He loves snuggles and gentle petting. He has lived with another cat.
• 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.
Alexandra is a 9-month-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59975984). She is sweet and gentle. She’s the perfect mix of playful energy and loving companionship — she enjoys being by your side for a walk, a game or soaking up affection.
Freya is a 1-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60151879). She is gentle and loves every person and dog she meets. She is a rock star in the shelter play groups, where she gets along with dogs of every size.
• 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.
Silverado is a 4-year-old, 50-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060134814). He is playful, affectionate and enthusiastic. He is all gas, no brakes but is learning to play more calmly. Give him a buddy, a yard or a fun activity and he’s in heaven.
Meriah is a 2-year-old, 7-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0060929299). She is sweet, affectionate, friendly and playful. She loves people and is always excited to make new friends. Her playtime reminder for you is a paw‑reach from her kennel.
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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