Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
• 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.
June is an 8-year-old, 45-pound terrier mix (ID No. 83951). She is gentle, sweet, calm, affectionate and quietly devoted. She enjoys naps, leisurely strolls and being close to her favorite people. She’s well-mannered, easygoing and happiest in a peaceful home.
Starburst is a 2-year-old female domestic mediumhair cat (ID No. 83637). She is sweet, calm and affectionate. She is mellow, but also enjoys playing with wand toys or anything that crinkles. She loves naps, being softly petted and being with people she trusts.
• 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.
Kyle is a 2-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60237588). He is sweet but needs a foster home to provide comfort and care while he undergoes heartworm treatment. All medical expenses will be covered. Once he tests negative, he can be adopted.
Zoomie is a 2-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60299835). She is a sweetheart who enjoys walks, playing with her dog friends and spending time with her people. She needs a family that can provide attention and companionship.
• 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.
Archibald is a 4-year-old, 47-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1471360). He is energetic and smart. He loves to show off how he knows the “sit” and “lay down” commands, followed by playing fetch and taking a walk. He gets along with other dogs.
Callie is a 14-month-old female domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1478353). She is independent and shy at first, but soon will be purring on your lap. She loves climbing as high as she can and finding cozy nap spots. She has lived with humans, a dog and cats.
• 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.
May is a 1-year-old, 58-pound female terrier and American pit bull mix dog (ID No. 61008785). She is fast, fun, playful and silly. She loves splashing around with dog friends. She needs a home without chickens and a family who appreciates a dog with personality.
Taco is a 3-month-old, 4-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0061091729). He is shy at first but gentle. sweet and lovable. He loves quiet moments, cozy hiding spots and people who move at his pace. He just needs someone to believe in him.
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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