Kobe—Brindle American Bulldog Mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Kobe has a big heart and a low center of gravity (e.g. he is short and stout!). But don’t let his small stature fool you, he is a buff little guy who is loving and kind to people. Kobe loves to go on car rides, take walks and would love to find his forever family. Kobe is neutered, crate-trained, and house-trained.
Needs: Kobe prefers to be an only-child, so no other dogs or cats.
Fee: $50.
Contact: Lifeline of Oro Valley Rescue (LOVAR); call or text to 520-979-2282.
JAKE—Retriever/Shepherd blend
Age: 5 1/2 years.
Qualities: Jake is a kind-hearted boy who will fit into any home. He’s very well behaved, mellow, gentle natured and enjoys being with people. This handsome boy is as sweet as they come.
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Fee: $125, which includes license.
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193.
Meet: 2-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
ITSY—DSH
Age: 15 weeks.
Qualities: Itsy is a sweet little girl with a frisky side. She enjoys the company of her human friends, napping and playing with her favorite toys.
Fee: $99.
Contact: Visit Itsy at PetSmart Oro Valley, 10625 N. Oracle Road, or contact Pima Paws for Life.
Calvin—hound/Staffie mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: When rescued, Calvin wanted to be a lap dog. The folks at the nearby vet’s office showered him with walks, car rides, playing, and cuddling. He’s absolutely ready to do his part — following commands and loving you forever.
Fee: $50 holiday special.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or talgv.org
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, but closed on Christmas.
Leonard—shorthaired orange tabby and white
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Leonard is a sweet and mellow fellow who would be a wonderful companion in a calm, quiet home. Since Leonard usually stays in his cubby when there’s a lot of activity, he tends to get overlooked.
Fee: $25 holiday special.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
PALOMA—GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Paloma is a pretty girl who has been an outside dog and is a bit fearful of new situations. She is housebroken.
Needs: With some patience and training, Paloma will become a wonderful family member. She needs basic training: walking on a leash, sit, stay, down. She is underweight and needs a healthy diet.
Fee: $300.
Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
JAKE—Pomeranian Mix
Age: 5 years.
Qualities: Jake is shy with strangers but is very affectionate and attached to his person.
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.
Paisley—Greyhound
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: Paisley is a shiny black greyhound with a splash of white across her chest. She is a very friendly and happy hound who loves people! Paisley currently lives with several other hounds and gets along well them. A very well mannered girl, she is house trained, doesn’t chew on anything and listens. Bst of all she gives the best hugs and kisses!
Needs: Paisley needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $300.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org
Mitsy—DSH grey tabby
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: She is a little shy, but will adjust in a calm situation. She likes people once she trusts them.
Needs: An indoor-only home with a bit of patience and a lot of love.
Fee: Paws Patrol cats are only $35 each in December which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Midnight—Domestic Shorthair Mix
ID No.: A582176.
Age: 7 years.
Story: Midnight is a gentle tabby. She is very independent and curious of her surroundings.
Fees: Due to Midnight’s age, her adoption fee has been waived. Plus, she will also go home with a free vet visit.
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; pima.gov/animalcare
Bounter— Queensland Heeler Mix
ID No.: A582706.
Age: 1 year.
Story: Bounter is a sweet, special boy who needs a loving home. He was found as a stray with a badly injured leg. Due to the severity of the injury, PACC’s medical team has determined amputation would be the best option for Bounter and will be providing the surgery. Despite his injury, it certainly doesn’t stop him! He is very lovable and has bounds of energy. He would be a great companion for any family.
Fees: $30, which includes a free vet visit.
Where:Pima Animal Care Center.
Zorro—Black Lab Mix
Age: 5 years.
Qualities: Zorro is active, intelligent and super social with other dogs and kids. He was surrendered to Gorda Gives Back after his previous owner could no longer care for him after his training. He is house broken, crate trained and has been obedience trained at a local training facility.
Needs: Zorro does have a low titer for Valley Fever which is being treated with fluconazole. His medication costs roughly $60 a month.
Fee: $125 thru Gorda Give Back. Call RAD Rescue at 661-400-5151 or visit www.radrescueinc.org
Lola—domestic short hair mix
ID No.: 722095.
Age: 4.5 years.
Qualities: Lola is very curious and loves to be pet!
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe.
Fee: $25 (Lola has a lower adoption fee because she has been sponsored by a generous donor)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 106 or visit www.hssaz.org
Meet: At 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. (just off Fort Lowell Road between North Dodge Boulevard and North Country Club Road) 10a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Hershel—Chocolate Lab mix
ID No.: 834377.
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Hershel loves treats and has good history getting along with cats!
Needs: A cozy home where he can get daily exercise and a nice bed.
Fee: $50 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus.
Banzai—DMH Ginger
Age: 5 years.
Qualities: This very sweet kitty is affectionate and loves cuddles. He gets along extremely well with other kitties, and would be a great kitty for a family, as he isn’t excitable and gets along with everyone (and every kitty) he has met. Not very playful, he would rather have ear scratches than chase a wand toy.It’s unknown how he feels about dogs.
Needs: Banzai needs lots of love and cuddles, but is not on any special diet nor does he have any special needs.
Fee: $65.
Contact:The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 4501 E. 22nd St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; closed Sundays-Mondays.
Kobe – Brown Brindle American Bulldog Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Kobe has a big heart and a low center of gravity (e.g. he is short and stout!). But don’t let his small stature fool you, he is a buff little guy who is loving and kind to people. Kobe loves to go on car rides, take walks and would love to find his forever family. Kobe is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Needs: Kobe prefers to be an only-child, so no other dogs or cats please.
Fee: $50
Contact: Jeanette at Lifeline of Oro Valley Rescue (LOVAR) — call or text to 520-979-2282
Meet: Please contact Jeanette to arrange a meeting with Kobe at your convenience!
JAKE- Pomeranian Mix
Age: 5 years
Qualities: Jake is shy with strangers but is very affectionate and attached to his person.
Fee: 175
Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco: Broadway and Craycroft (for dogs) and Petco: Wetmore and 1st Ave (for cats) from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
ITSY- DSH
Age: 15 weeks
Qualities: Itsy is a sweet little girl with a frisky side. She enjoys the company of her human friends, napping and playing with her favorite toys.
Fee: $99 which includes alter, microchip and vaccinations
Contact: Please visit Itsy at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193
Calvin — hound/Staffie mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: When rescued, Calvin wanted to be a lap dog. The folks at the nearby vet’s office showered him with walks, car rides, playing, and cuddling. He’s absolutely ready to do his part — following commands and loving you forever.
Fee: $50 — holiday special.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM — 2 PM, 7 days a week, but closed on Christmas.
Leonard — shorthaired orange tabby and white
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Leonard is a sweet and mellow fellow who would be a wonderful companion in a calm, quiet home. Since Leonard usually stays in his cubby when there’s a lot of activity, he tends to get overlooked.
Fee: $25 — holiday special.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM — 2 PM, 7 days a week, but closed on Christmas.
PALOMA —GOLDEN RETRIEVER
AGE: About 2 years
QUALITIES: Paloma is a pretty girl who has been an outside dog and is a bit fearful of new situations. She is housebroken.
NEEDS: With some patience and training, Paloma will become a wonderful family member. She needs basic training: walking on a leash, sit, stay, down. She is underweight and needs a healthy diet.
FEE: $300
CONTACT: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653
MEET: By appointment
JAKE — Retriever / Shepherd blend
Age: 5 yrs 6 months
Qualities: Jake is a kind-hearted boy that will fit into any home. He’s very well behaved, mellow, gentle natured and enjoys being with people. This handsome boy is as sweet as they come.
Fee: $125 which includes alter, vaccinations, microchip and license
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. Open for adoptions M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Paisley — Greyhound
Age: 3 years old
Paisley is a shiny black greyhound with a splash of white across her chest. She is a very friendly and happy hound who loves people! Paisley currently lives with several other hounds and gets along well them. Paisley is a also a very well mannered girl. She is house trained, doesn’t chew on anything and listens to you. But best of all she gives the best hugs and kisses! All Paisley wants for Christmas is her forever home. Won’t you make her Christmas wish come true? She will make your holidays and home Merry!
Special needs: Paisley needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $300
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Mitsy, DSH grey tabby
Age: 1 year
Qualities: She is a little shy, but will adjust in a calm situation. She likes people once she trusts them.
Needs: an indoor-only home with a bit of patience and a lot of love.
Adoption fee: Mitsy, and all Paws Patrol cats, are only $35.00 in December which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Midnight, A582176
Age: 7 years old
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Story: Midnight is a gentle 7-year-old tabby. She is very independent and curious of her surroundings. She would make a great addition to your family!
Fees: Due to Midnight’s age, her adoption fee has been waived. Plus, she will also go home with all of her vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit!
Where: Find Midnight at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Bounter, A582706
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Queensland Heeler Mix
Story: Bounter is a sweet, special boy who needs a loving home. He was found as a stray with a badly injured leg. Due to the severity of the injury, PACC’s medical team has determined amputation would be the best option for Bounter and will be providing the surgery. Despite his injury, it certainly doesn’t stop him! He is very lovable and has bounds of energy. He would be a great companion for any family.
Fees: Bounter is available at PACC for $30! He will also go home with all of his vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit.
Where: Find Bounter at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Zorro is a 5 yr old, neutered male, Black Lab Mix who was surrendered to Gorda Gives Back after his previous owner could no longer care for him after his training. Zorro is active, intelligent and super social with other dogs and kids. He is house broken, crate trained and has been obedience trained at a local training facility. Zorro does have a low titer for Valley Fever which is being treated with Fluconazole. His medication costs roughly $60 a month. His adoption fee is $125 thru Gorda Give Back. Interested in meeting this stunning guy — call RAD Rescue at 661-400-5151 or visit our website at www.radrescueinc.org
Lola- Female domestic short hair mix
ID: 722095
Age: 4.5 year female
Qualities: Lola is very curious and loves to pet!
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe.
Fee: $25 (Lola has a lower adoption fee than most pets because she has been sponsored by a generous donor)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088.
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Hershel –Male Chocolate Lab mix
ID: 834377
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Hershel loves treats and has good history getting along with cats!
Needs: A cozy home where he can get daily exercise and a nice bed to nap in.
Fee: $50 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520)327-6088 ext. 173
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Banzai-DMH Ginger
Age: 5 years old
Qualities: Very sweet kitty, affectionate and loves cuddles. He gets along extremely well with other kitties, and would be a great kitty for a family, as he isn’t excitable and gets along with everyone (and every kitty) he has met. He’s not very playful, and would rather have ear scratches than chase a wand toy. We don’t know how is feels about dogs, but with the right introduction, we believe that he would be perfectly comfortable.
Needs: Banzai needs lots of love and cuddles, but is not on any special diet nor does he have any special needs.
Fee: $65
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
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