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Nora — Treeing Walker Coonhound/foxhound mix. Age: 7 years. Qualities: Nora is a happy healthy girl. A low-key hound, she is content to sleep at your feet as you work at your desk or go outside and play. She is calm in the house, but she also likes to romp with you outside. Fee: $125. Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
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Bailey—German Shepherd mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Bailey is an incredibly friendly girl who was placed on the euthanasia list at the local shelter because she was very timid and nervous in her kennel. Once out of the shelter, however, she quickly perked up and is able to make friends and trust easily (as long as initial meeting is low key). Bailey is fun and playful, loves to go for walks, and absolutely adores tennis balls! She is housebroken, crate trained, and knows sit, wait, down and come. She is also working on her loose leash walking skills. Bailey recently completed a six-week training course at sol.Dog, along with passing her Canine Good Citizen test. She is working on confidence building and she has no problem greeting new people, especially if they have treats or give her some petting! She does best with a calmer dog and people willing to give her a bit of space and patience while she gets used to her new surroundings. Bailey is affectionate with people she knows, and would do well in a home with children that are at least 10 years of age.
Fee: $125 adoption fee (no charge to foster).
Contact: Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com or call 390-6904.
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Gizmo—Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: Gizmo is kind of a shy guy before you get to know him, but he really loves people and sitting in a lap. Gizmo gets along with other small dogs.
Needs: Gizmo was hurt when he was a puppy, so he has a limp now. It's possible that he may need surgery sometime in the future, but for now it helps him to take glucosamine and omega 3s. HOPE has been giving him those supplements.
Fee: $105.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter.
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Adele—Domestic Long Hair Lynx Point Siamese
Age: 4 years.
Qualities: Adele loves people and likes to "talk" to them a lot. She is a gentle, peaceful kind of girl and keeps to herself most of the time where other cats are concerned. She would love to have her very own home and people to talk to!
Fee: $90.
Contact: Hope Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or hopeanimalshelter.net
Meet: Noon-4 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 8950 N. Joplin Lane, Marana
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Big Ben—Domestic Short-Hair Mix
ID No.: A542555.
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: Big Ben came to PACC in early November, along with 30 other cats rescued from a single home. He had a very infected eye that PACC's veterinarians needed to remove, and he cannot see very much of anything from his remaining eye. Despite his rough start to life, Big Ben is a happy and friendly boy who loves his soft beds, wet food and toys. He is litter-box trained, too! Big Ben simply needs an indoor-only home with people who will treasure him.
Fee: None because he has at PACC more than 2 weeks.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.
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Nico—Pit Bull mix
ID No.: A544316.
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Nico was surrendered when his owner moved in with an aging parent and could not bring Nico along. PACC's volunteers say he is a very well-balanced dog who walks well on a leash and enjoys massages. Nico’s former says he is friendly with dogs, cats, children and adults, too!
Fee: None, because Nico has been at PACC more than two weeks his adoption fee will be waived for a qualified adopter. The annual $16 license fee still applies.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 724-5900. 4000 N. Silverbell Road, noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Spitfire—Quarter Horse
Age: 8 years.
Qualities: This pretty sorrel mare halters, leads, loads, and picks up her feet. She is a sweet girl.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person and lots of love.
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 520-398-2814, info@equinevoices.org
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Sparkles—Terrier Mix
Age: 10 months.
Qualities: Sparkles and her brother are very sweet and friendly. They love people and other dogs
Fee: $175.
Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com
Meet: SAFE has dog adoptions at Petco, 5405 E. Broadway, and cat adoptions at Petco, at 585 E. Wetmore Road between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Shadow—Greyhound
Age: 14 months.
Qualities: Shadow is a stunning, young black greyhound with white toes and chest. A playful puppy who enjoys her toys. she loves people and wants to be with them all the time. She will follow you from room to room and will snuggle with you whenever you sit down. She's an affectionate, sweet and playful girl.
Needs: Shadow would do best with another medium to large dog companion or if her forever person was home most of the time.
Fee: $250.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Millie—DMH Tuxedo
Age: 1.5 years.
Qualities: Millie is a very quiet and laid back kitty, and loves to spend time observing her world. She is still a bit intimidated by other cats, so she is looking for a home as an "only cat" or with one other cat for companionship.
Needs: An indoor-only home with lots of love.
Fee: $40.
Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org
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Duke — Orange Tabby
Age: 3 months
Qualities: Duke is a handsome orange and white tabby. He is people-oriented and loves adult cats. He is a typical high-energy kitten, but once he runs off his energy, he wants to snuggle with his human or adult cats.
Needs: An adult cat companion. He can be a “door-dasher,” so it would be best if he does not go to a home with small children.
Adoption fee: $50 which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 207-4024, greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: By appointment.
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Sox—DSH tuxedo
Age: 7 years.
Qualities: Sox is a very sweet lady, quiet and calm. She enjoys cuddle-filled afternoons in the sunshine, and loves to watch people and birds as they come and go.
Needs: A little overweight, so needs a family who can help her be active and lose a little weight.
Fee: $35.
Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday.