Pets for adoption
Come meet some of these sweet fur babies that could be waiting just for you.
Adopt a friend: Wabasso
WABASSO — SILVER BENGAL
Age: 7½ years.
Story: A strikingly beautiful kitty, Wabasso is also a handful. She loves to play in her water bowl, and usually stands in it while drinking. She is very active, and gets “the zoomies,” dashing around and playing with toys. She doesn’t like other kitties very much, and prefers to be an “only” fur baby. She doesn’t do well in small spaces, and so needs room to roam and play. She’s very high-strung, and energetic, and needs a family who will play with her, and help her work off her access energy. She would love to be able to play in the bathtub or other water, so needs a family who understands how much Bengals love water.
Fee: $80.
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 5278 E. 21st St.
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday-Monday.
Adopt a friend: Pawny Depp
PAWNY DEPP
ID No.: A657716.
Age: 3 years.
Story: Pawny Depp is a wonderful cuddle bug! He enjoys chilling with his tennis ball, rolling on his back, and will occasionally throw the ball for himself and catch it. He’s smart beyond his years, enjoys his walks and is a well-behaved handsome guy!
Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $19 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 724-5900. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Sadie Pawkins
SADIE PAWKINS— RUSSIAN BLUE
Age: 4 years.
Story: This gorgeous blue girl is quiet, but very sweet. She likes ear scratchies, but would ask you not to move too quickly—she’s still getting used to our shelter, and so can be a little shy at first meeting (for a few minutes, anyway). She gets along well with other kitties, and likes to sun herself when she can find a sunny spot! She needs treats and snuggles, a warm snoozing spot, and a home filled with love! She needs a little patience, and might take a little bit to get used to her new home, just because it’s new, and she takes a little bit to adjust. She would make a great companion for seniors who want a loving, quiet companion.
Fee: $80.
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 5278 E. 21st St.
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday-Monday.
Adopt a friend: Magic
MAGIC
ID No.: A663169.
Age: 4 years.
Story: Magic loves going for walks, is patient and easy to handle. He’s super smart, will sit pretty for you, takes treats very gently, and is an agility course super star.
Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $19 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 724-5900. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Quinn
QUINN
ID No.: A665690.
Age: 1 year.
Story: Naps, tasty treats, toys sprinkled with catnip, watching the birds fly by, and head scritches are just a few of Quinn’s favorite things.
Fee: $0 adoption fee. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 724-5900. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Dojo
DOJO
ID No.: A653192.
Age: 8 years.
Story: Dojo was a perfect house guest during a during a brief stay in foster care. He’s a well-mannered gentleman, is housebroken, playful, sweet, patient, loving, attentive, and smart! Dojo loves tennis balls, going for walks, and tasty treats.
Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $19 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 724-5900. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Petey
PETEY — DSH BLACK
Age: 9 years.
Story: Petey is is one of the kitties returned to the shelter last year after his human dad passed away. He greets everyone at the front door with headbutts and rubs all around people’s legs while they pet him. This nice, beautiful boy is looking for his forever home.
Fee: $99, includes neuter, shots and microchip.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats, 520-289-2747 or Pawsitively Cats.org.
Meet: 1145 N. Woodland Ave. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Adopt a friend: Crockett
CROCKETT
ID No.: A663111.
Age: 11 years.
Story: Crockett is all things wonderful! He’s pensive, thoughtful, smart, well-mannered, housebroken, very easy to handle, gets along well with other dogs, and enjoys being praised.
Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $19 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 724-5900. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Riddick
RIDDICK — DSH CHOCOLATE TUXEDO
Age: 4 months.
Story: Riddick is a high energy kitten who loves to play and run. He would do best in a young family where he can get lots of attention and interaction. A kitten friend would be good too. Riddick is a “talker” who will capture your heart.
Fee: $110, includes neuter, microchip, and appropriate shots.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats at 520-289-2747 or Pawsitively Cats.org.
Meet: 1145 N. Woodland Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Adopt a friend: Rosie
ROSIE
ID No.: 857989.
Age: 5 years.
Story: I am a friendly girl who loves food. She walks well on a leash and knows basic commands. In the past she had done well with male dogs and kids of all ages.
Fee: $80.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088, Ext. 173
Meet: 635 W. Roger Road. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Squirrel and Marla
SQUIRREL and MARLA — TABBIES
Age: 2 years.
Story: These sisters are best friends. They have been together since birth, first at Paws Patrol, then in a loving home. Then Mom became ill, and now we are hoping to find that loving kind of forever home again. They are both outgoing but Marla is more reserved, looks to squirrel for comfort. No dogs or small children, other cats are okay. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $40 for the pair, includes microchip, neutering and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley. 520-207-4024, greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: By appointment, give us a call.
Adopt a friend: Gunther
GUNTHER
Age: 5 years.
Story: This handsome and intelligent boy was left behind when his family moved away. He has a tender heart and can be a little shy. He loves to play with toys and is very curious and eager to meet his new family.
Fee: $85; includes neuter, shots, and microchip.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily.
Adopt a friend: Beauty
BEAUTY
ID No.: 868970.
Age: 2 years.
Story: I am a beautiful girl who enjoys being held and lounging indoors. Beauty is FIV positive which means she will need to be an indoor only cat.
Fee: $80.
Contact: PAWSH Park Place 520-327-6088, Ext. 133.
Meet: 5870 E. Broadway. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.
Adopt a friend: Hope
HOPE
Age: 6 Years.
Story: Hope was a stray in a neighborhood where the neighbors fed her and tried to catch her but could not. Finally, she was humanely trapped and taken to the shelter. At first, she was very shy of humans, but she has improved significantly since coming to rescue. She still tends to be afraid of big males in uniforms, but we believe in time she will overcome this. She enjoys the company of other dogs. We are looking for an adopter who has a doggy companion for Hope, who appreciates Hope’s need to continue honing her socialization skills with people, and who will keep her well contained in a safe yard and on leash at all times, due to her history of being a stray that was shy of people. Once Hope gets used to you, she will be your best friend for life. Hope weighs about 55 pounds and could stand to lose about 5 pounds. She also has the softest fur you will ever feel!
Fee: $150.
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a friend: Easter
EASTER — DILUTE TORTOISESHELL
Age: 8 years.
Story: After waiting five years for adoption, she was a wonderful companion to her new dad but the resident cat had other ideas. She got along with the dog, loved to play, and was very affectionate. Please don’t make her wait another 5 years.
Fee: $45; includes spay, shots, and microchip.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily.
Sara Brown
Opinion Coordinator