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Pets for adoption

  • Sara Brown
  • Sep 2, 2020
  • Sep 2, 2020 Updated Sep 2, 2020

These pets are looking for a forever home, go meet them today - you might end up with a new family member.

Adopt a friend: Taco Belle

Adopt a friend: Taco Belle

TACO BELLE — DMH TORTOISESHELL

Age: 2 years

Story: This pretty girl was found meandering uptown, and came to us hoping for a second chance to find her forever family. She’s a torti, so has her own way of doing things, but she’s sweet and laid back most of the time. She gets along with other cats fine, but we don’t know how she feels about dogs.

Fees: $80

Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.

Meet: By appointment only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary

Adopt a friend: Pink

Adopt a friend: Pink

PINK

ID No.: 887387

Age: 14 years

Story: Pink is a mature girl who knows what she likes. She prefers to be a wallflower but will be affectionate once she’s comfortable. She has beautiful sparkling eyes and is quite independent. She needs a home with no other pets and no small children. Pink needs a quiet home where she can enjoy her golden years.

Fee: $0

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. Sundays

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus

Adopt a friend: English

Adopt a friend: English

ENGLISH

Age: 1 year

Story: Beautiful English is a bit shy but warms up quickly to a kind companion. Before they were found and brought to the shelter, her young life was complicated by having to care for four hungry babies. Please call our office soon to make an appointment to meet this sweet little girl.

Fee: $45, includes spay, shots, and microchip.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or talgv.org. We are currently closed to the public except for appointments to meet one of our animals.

Meet: By appointment. TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily

The Animal League of Green Valley

Adopt a friend: Dot

Adopt a friend: Dot

DOT — DSH BLACK

Age: 4 months

Story: Dot and her four siblings were rescued when they were just a few weeks old. They were starving and underweight. Under the loving care of their foster parents, they have all blossomed into healthy, happy kittens. Dot is a quiet girl, laid back and loves to chase her own tail. She is a sweetheart and loving. To adopt please complete our online application: https://forms.gle/gR2PS4NMFFbY7SXN6

Fee: $110 for one; $165 for two (includes spay/neuter, microchip and appropriate shots.)

Contact: Pawsitively Cats, savecats@pawsitivelycats.org

Pawsitively Cats

Adopt a friend: Bixby and Echo

Adopt a friend: Bixby and Echo

BIXBY AND ECHO — DSH BLACK

Age: 4 months

Story: These adorable brothers are hoping to find a home together. They are sweet, energetic and affectionate. They would love to find an active young family, where they can play to their heart’s content. To adopt please complete our online application: https://forms.gle/gR2PS4NMFFbY7SXN6

Fee: $110 for one; $165 for two (includes spay/neuter, microchip and appropriate shots.)

Contact: Pawsitively Cats, savecats@pawsitivelycats.org

Pawsitively Cats

Adopt a friend: Snickers

Adopt a friend: Snickers

SNICKERS

Age: 18 months.

Story: Snickers is super energetic and loves to play with people. If toys are not available, she’ll make do with her water bowl. She is still learning but is willing and eager to please. At 39 pounds she is a nice medium size. Call soon to make an appointment.

Fee: $85, includes spay, shots, and microchip.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or talgv.org. We are currently closed to the public except for appointments to meet one of our animals.

Meet: By appointment. TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily

ENGLISH

The Animal League of Green Valley

Adopt a friend: Cherub

Adopt a friend: Cherub

CHERUB

ID No.: A713062

Age: 10 months

Story: Cherub loves playing with toys and watching birds from the window. She’s a simple gal, looking for a home where she can be herself. She’s a little shy in new situations, but her foster has seen her potential to blossom with time, patience, and love. Cherub is currently in foster care, but is available for adoption. Please email PACC.foster@pima.gov to meet her.

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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center

Adopt a friend: Tank

Adopt a friend: Tank

TANK

ID No.: A714068

Age: 8 years

Story: Tank is a sweet fellow to everyone he meets at PACC. He has a carefree, easygoing personality, and is happy to meet other dogs at PACC. In the play yard, Tank is excited to spend time socializing with his fellow canine friends and also enjoys exploring the yard on his own.

Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $20 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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center

Adopt a friend: Martini

Adopt a friend: Martini

MARTINI

ID No.: 887265

Age: 2½ years

Story: Martini is spunky and silly! She loves to roll around on her back and do the zoomies. Martini needs an active family with lots of energy.

Fee: $0

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. Sundays

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus

Adopt a friend: Portabello

Adopt a friend: Portabello

PORTABELLO

ID No.: A712658

Age: 3 years

Story: Portabello is a total love bug! He has a curious personality, enjoys exploring the play yard, and is always wagging his tail. Portabello is a very sweet boy, loves snacks and takes them gently, walks well on a leash, and he always greets you with a smile!

Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $20 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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center

Adopt a friend: Navy Gravy

Adopt a friend: Navy Gravy

NAVY GRAVY

ID No.: A713883

Age: 1 year

Story: Navy Gravy is a sweet fella who loves playing in the pool and burning off any leftover energy with a couple of zoomies. He’s a friendly guy who takes treats gently and loves to receive pets and affection.

Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $20 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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center

Adopt a friend: Zeus

Adopt a friend: Zeus

ZEUS

ID No.: A712325

Age: 4 years

Story: Zeus greets the volunteers enthusiastically and is always excited to go for his walks. He’s an active guy who loves to run and has a very steady and relaxed cadence. Zeus makes good eye contact, is treat motivated, intelligent and affectionate.

Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $20 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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center

Adopt a friend: Ruby

Adopt a friend: Ruby

RUBY

ID No.: A713198

Age: 2 years

Story: Ruby is cute as a button and super smart too! She knows sit, will shake hands with both paws, and she knows commands for drop it. She’s very sweet, housebroken, and when meeting other dogs in PACC play group, Ruby greeted them appropriately and was tolerant of their greetings.

Fee: $0 adoption fee. A $20 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. PACC is currently doing appointment-based scheduling for people interested in adoption. To be contacted for an adoption appointment: pima.gov/adopt or sign up to foster at: pima.gov/foster

Pima Animal Care Center
Sara Brown

Sara Brown

Opinion Coordinator

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