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Adopt a friend

  • Mar 9, 2016
  • Mar 9, 2016 Updated Mar 15, 2016

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Spice and Lulu—Chihuahuas

Age: 8 and 9 years.

Qualities: These adorable boned seniors recently found themselves at Pima Paws for Life after their owner passed away. They've been wonderful guests, but they're heartbroken and would love to once again be someone's loved companions. Spice and Lulu love to snuggle together but have mentioned that they're interested in cuddling on a human's lap.  

Fee: $25 for this bonded pair.

Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2509-2 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193.  Open daily 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Adopt a friend

Keyshawn—domestic short hair  

ID No.: 813097.

Age: 6 years.

Qualities: This FeLV positive kitty has been with HSSA since September. He is healthy and wants to find a forever home.   

Needs: An inside only home where he can get a lot of love and snuggles!

Fee: $40

Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

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Adopt a friend

JJ—Corgi/Spaniel Mix

Age: 1 year

Qualities: JJ is a very friendly and sweet little boy. He is great on the leash and with 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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Adopt a friend

Lucky—American bulldog mix 

Age: 2 years.

Qualities: Gorgeous Lucky is perfect in the house, and a great companion. He is wonderful which children.

Needs: He prefers to be the only dog Lucky is also neutered, has all shots and is microchipped and just waiting for your call. 

Fee: $125.

Contact: SaveThePetsAz at 520-477-2PET

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Miles—Pit bull mix

Age: 1 year.

Qualities:  Miles was adopted from PACC, but escaped his adopters’ yard and went missing.  A good samaritan found him and from his microchip realized he was a PACC pup, but unfortunately his adopters did not want him back and so he came to us!  Miles is a young pit mix who will make a great companion for whoever adopts him!  He loves people, kongs, and cuddling, plus he gets along great with other dogs. Miles has some separation anxiety and is currently in a board and train program with a local trainer to address this.  He will need a home once he graduates. Could that be yours?

Fee: $125 to adopt him. Free to foster and Bridge Rescue pays all medical and provides a crate, food, toys and supplies while you foster him. ou provide the home, structure and love.

Contact:  Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com or call  390-6904.

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Mario - short-haired grey tabby

Age: 3 years.

Qualities: Mario is a charming, adaptable guy and is enjoying life even though his senior mom had to go into assisted living. His brothers, Marcus and Andre, are also available for adoption.

Fee: $45 for one or two.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.

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Adopt a friend

Peggy—Greyhound

Age: 2 years.

Qualities: Peggy is a beautiful girl with a constantly wagging tail. She has deep chocolate eyes that she uses to hypnotize you into petting her. When you finally snap back to reality you may realize she has stolen your heart!! Peggy is a very happy girl. Everything about her exudes her natural happiness and energy. Peggy loves to play! She loves playing alone, with her people, and with her foster sisters. Peggy is also a born explorer. She wants to know everything about the world. Peggy likes meeting people and other dogs and is fascinated by kids.  Peggy is a love and a character and would do best in a home with someone who is around most of the time to keep her stimulated.

If you are looking for a spunky, happy girl then please consider Peggy as a joyous addition to your family and home.

Needs: Peggy needs to be in a home with no cats and would be best suited with older children.  

Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org

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Adopt a friend

Macy—Corgi Mix

Age: 6 months.

Qualities: Sweet Macy is a love bug, she loves to chill and cuddle. She is such a sweet pup, she is housebroken, crate trained, up to date on shots, micro chipped and spayed. All she is waiting for is you!

Fee: $175.

Contact: Rethink Rescue at  906-5615

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Adopt a friend

Mystique—DSH 

Age: 4 months.

Qualities: Mystique likes to observe the world around her. Eating and playing are her favorite activities. She loves playing with her siblings.  

Needs: An indoor-only home.

Fee: $50.

Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org

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Adopt a friend

Sela—Quarter horse 

Age: 22 years.

Qualities: This sweet little sorrel mare leads, loads, and picks up her feet. 

Needs: An experienced horse person, further training and love. 

Fee: $750.

Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 520-398-2814; info@equinevoices.org

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Adopt a friend

Winnie—beagle 

Age: 11 years.

Qualities: Winnie is an chocolate-colored beagle with longer hair than most beagles so she could be a mix.  She has had cherry eye surgery and a recent dental treatment.  Winnie has been tested with other dogs and she did just fine. She loves to give and get affection; is spunky and loves to go for walks.  She is all ready to become a loving member of your family.

Fee: $75.    

Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com

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Adopt a friend

Taos—Queensland Heeler Mix

ID No.: 819579

Age: 2 years

Qualities: Friendly and playful, Taos needs a home where he can get proper exercise and positive reinforcement training.   

Needs: A home where he can get the attention and love he craves!  He would benefit from basic obedience training and would get along with a well behaved doggy friend!

Fee: $80.

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) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

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Adopt a friend

Thelma—hound mix

Age: 2 years.

Qualities: The gentle expression in Thelma's eyes tells you a lot about her sweet nature. She was rescued from a busy store parking lot and is now thriving on good food and attention.

Fee: $85.

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.

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