Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
• 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.
Jade is a 5-year-old, 57-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58341133). She is a sweetheart and in great health. At the shelter, she gets along well with cats but is picky about dog friends so she should meet a potential new family’s dogs.
Siren is a 6-year-old, 38-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58341133). She is sweet, smart, playful and independent. She is well-mannered and house-trained and knows the sit, paw and down commands. She gets along with most dogs.
• 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.
Lady Lola is a 4-year-old, 65-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060099185). She is sweet and silly and prefers a relaxed, sun‑kissed lifestyle. She would be a high‑vibes companion who believes in friendship and napping in the sunshine.
Lily is a 1-year-old, 6-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0060661125). She takes her time before deciding you’re worthy of her affection, but is sweet and gentle once she warms up. She loves long naps, cuddling with plush toys and chatting.
• 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.
Jackson is a 4-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 83426). He is loving, gentle and resilient and has a calm, soulful presence. He enjoys quiet walks, being softly petted and being near people. He just wants to be part of someone’s life again. He is heartworm-positive, but with proper treatment and patience, he’s expected to fully recover.
Vanessa is a 4-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 83891). She is playful, loving, friendly, affectionate and confident. She’s curious about everything, enjoys playtime as much as snuggle time and will curl up in your lap once she’s done exploring.
• 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.
Crustacean is a 3-year-old, 44-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1469427). She loves cuddling, long walks and as many treats as possible. She takes treats gently and shows off her wiggles. She loves being around her human and dog friends.
Sebastian is a 3-year-old, 9-pound male domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1479156). She has plenty of kitten energy to keep a household entertained but will never turn down cuddles and cozy naps. She has enjoyed living with children, dogs and 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
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