Pets for adoption
Look at these faces - who can resist? Go meet them and take one home today!
Adopt a friend: Periwinkle
PERIWINKLE — BLUE TABBY
Age: 3 years.
ID No.: 871183.
Story: Periwinkle came to HSSA as a stray. He is extremely affectionate and enjoys spending time with staff and volunteers.
Fee: $80.
Contact: Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road. 520-327-6088, Ext. 173.
Adopt a friend: Murphy
MURPHY
ID No.: A331874.
Age: 8 years.
Story: Murphy is a happy and silly boy who enjoys life to the fullest! This adorable guy is always happy, if you sit down next to him, he’ll crawl into your lap and if you offer him some grass, he’ll flop down and roll all over the place!
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-Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Wilma
WILMA — DSH
ID No.: A662516.
Age: 15 years.
Story: Wilma arrived at PACC needing eye surgery and has recovered nicely. She has requested a new family with a comfy bed for her to nap on, a window to bird watch and some tasty treats.
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-Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Muffin
MUFFIN
ID No.: A662664.
Age: 4 years.
Story: Muffin’s personality radiates love. She enjoys engaging with people, is very gentle, walks calmly on a leash, and is more interested in you than anything else. Muffin is the cutest short stack around! She also has a great singing voice.
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-Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Abraham
ABRAHAM— DSH GINGER TABBY
Age: 4 years.
Story: This beautiful boy came to Hermitage a little shy, but within a week, his affectionate side overcame his wariness of new things. He loves ear and chin scratchies and loves wet food! He also likes treats, and will come right up to you for attention and snuggles. Abraham is FIV+ so needs a little extra watching. He’s very healthy, though, and quite a sweet gentle-cat. He is available for our Lease for Life program or for adoption.
Fee: $80 for adoption; $50 for Lease for Life.
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: Mr Miyagi
MR MIYAGI
ID No.: A658839.
Age: 3 years.
Story: Mr. Miyagi is a friendly, handsome, and active guy who loves exploring while out on his walks. He enjoys his time with his human friends and walks beautifully on a leash!
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-Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Loki and Thor
LOKI (left) and THOR (right) — BROWN TABBY
Age: 1 year.
Story: Loki and his twin, Thor, are identical brown tabbies except for a little red around Loki’s nose. They came Paws Patrol and are adjusting to lots of attention. They like being brushed and petted and should do well in most homes with a little time to acclimate. Loki is a little more outgoing. The boys can be adopted together or separately. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $40 each, 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: Scar and Mufasa
SCAR and MUFASA
ID No.: A661151 and A661148.
Ages: 3 years.
Story: Scar and Mufasa are a handsome duo that arrived at PACC together. They’re very affectionate, gentle and sweet with nice, calm energy.
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-Sunday.
Adopt a friend: Stedman
STEDMAN —SHORTHAIRED TABBY AND WHITE
Age: 18 months.
Story: Stedman is a handsome boy, he is not a lap cat, but is affectionate and likes to sit next to you and sleep with you. He tolerates small dogs, is playful with feathery wands, catnip-sprayed toys and bouncy treat-hidden-inside games.
Fee: $45; including neuter, shots and microchip.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily.
Adopt a friend: Thurston
THURSTON — SHAR PEI HOUND MIX
Age: 6½ Years.
Story: Thurston is very sweet and easy going. He loves to be petted and being close to his person. He is well behaved, comes when called, sits, and waits at the door or in the car until you tell him to come out. He likes to play with tennis balls and enjoys having a yard to explore. He gets along well with big and little dogs. He has had some contact with cats and seems just curious about them. Thurston has Valley Fever and is on Fluconazole. He has dry eye syndrome and is on a maintenance dose of prescription medicine Optimmune 0.2% Cyclosporine ointment. He has been prone to allergic/bacterial infections in his paws but daily wiping with Douxo Chlorhexidine Mouse or antibacterial wipes help keep that in check. Despite his health issues, he is just the sweetest boy, and would make a wonderful companion dog.
Fee: $50.
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a friend: Hank
HANK — POINTER MIX
Age: 5 years.
ID No.: 870881
Story: Hank was brought to HSSA because his previous owner moved and couldn’t take Hank with them. He likes to chase cats so shouldn’t go to a home with small animals but he has done well with a lot of different dogs at the shelter. Hank loves play group time!
Fee: $80.
Contact: Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road. 520-327-6088, Ext. 173.
Adopt a friend: Lucia
LUCIA — GREYHOUND
Age: 8 years.
Story: Lucia also known as LuLu is a very pretty brindle hound who does not look or act her age. She still has lots of energy to go on walks with you, socialize with other hounds or even explore some new adventures with you. Lucia needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $350.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 520-955-7421, sagreyhoundadoption.org, adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.
Adopt a friend: Sophie
SOPHIE — JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
Age: 13 years.
Story: Sophie is a spunky, adorable senior who’s leash trained, uses a doggie door, and likes to play with toys. She’s been gentle and tolerant with small children, calm when alone, and sweet company for her person.
Fee: $85; including spay, shots and microchip. Comes with free vet care for life.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 520-625-3170 or talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily.
Sara Brown
Opinion Coordinator
