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.
Rhea is an 8-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 82164). She is sweet, loyal and gentle and loves adventures and exploring new places. Her personality will make you smile. She is house-trained and gets along with children and cats but not little dogs.
Simba is a 6-year-old male Highland Fold domestic longhair cat (ID No. 82494). He is sweet, quiet, calm and gentle. He enjoys soft voices, cozy spots and a peaceful home. He will have eye surgery soon but is expected to recover and feel much better afterward.
• 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.
Marshall is a 5½-year-old, 45-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 57835639). He is full of heart and the perfect mix of playful, loyal and charming. He loves to run, play and snuggle but needs some tender-loving care. He is not a fan of cats or small children.
Hamhock is a 4-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 57614066). He is a bundle of joy. He is a sweet and energetic boy who would thrive in an active household where he can play, explore and burn off some of that happy energy.
• 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.
Buckman is a 4-year-old, 63-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1475886). He is calm and polite. He walks well on a leash and knows the “sit” command. Attention, gentle chin pets and treats are the ways to his heart, and shelter staff love him.
Cat-ifornia is a 1-year-old, 9-pound female domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1476402). She has a big personality and strong opinions — mainly, that she should get all of the attention and treats you have to offer. She has lived with children and other 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 or facebook.com/ClayCtyAnimals.
Atlas is a 4-year-old, 55-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060305645). He is easygoing and loves people. He wants calm companionship and quality time. He’s dog-friendly, walks well on a leash and knows the “sit” and “down” commands.
Gustav is a 6-year-old, 15-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0060543619). He has charm, confidence and a spicy attitude. He will rule your home and heart and soak up attention — but has boundaries. He loves his people, his cozy spots and being petted.
Adoptable animals are also available at Putnam County Animal Services, which recently moved into a new location at 122 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com, bit.ly/2EKoICq or bit.ly/34NqoGB. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
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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