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Photos: Adopt a friend

  • Apr 11, 2013
  • Apr 11, 2013

Could you find one of these animals a loving home?

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Sassy Ñ Queensland Heeler mix ID: 750748 Age: 5 years. Qualities: As a special guest in staff offices, Sassy has proven to be very house trained, extremely well mannered and fully loaded with tricks galore. Needs: The chance to thrive as your only pet in a home with older kids. 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

Name: Aspen Breed/Color: Australian Shepherd Mix, Tan/White Age: Approximately 1 yr old, Male Qualities: High energy, active and friendly, Aspen would be a wonderful family dog. Need: An active family who can keep up with him! Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or visit www.hopeanimalshelter.net for an adoption application Meet: by appointment Spayed/Neutered ¥ Up-to-date with routine shots ¥ Microchipped

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Adopt a friend

Cappy Ñ Domestic Shorthair ¥ Age: Adult. ¥ Qualities: Who doesn't love a tall, dark and handsome gentleman? Cappy is easy to love, with his easygoing and loving personality. ¥ Contact: Hope Animal Shelter, hopeanimalshelter.net or 792-9200. ¥ Fee: $90. ¥ Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Molly Ñ Domestic Short Hair ID: 747952 Age: 3 years. Qualities: Molly is an extra affectionate kitty who enjoys being brushed, complimented and cuddled. Needs: A loving home where she can be pampered as the only cat. 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

Baron Ð domestic short hair B&W. Age: 5 yrs. Qualities: Very sweet loving boy, can be a little shy at first. Gets along well with other cats. Fee: $32.50 as part of Catmitzvah! All adult cats 2yrs+ have 50% off adoption fees! Contact: Hermitage Cat Shelter at 571-7839. Meet Him: 5278 East 21st Street in Tucson.

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Adopt a friend

Franklin Age: 8 years. Qualities: Franklin is a ÒbagelÓ - a cross between a Beagle and a Bassett Hound. He is a very sweet, mellow dog. Needs: A family who will help him maintain a healthy weight. Fee: $50. Extended March Madness Sale, dogs over eight years of age are only $50. Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Age: 9 years. Qualities: Louis is a happy healthy nine year old neutered beagle with lots of love and affection to share with a new forever family. Fee: $50. Extended March Madness Sale, dogs over eight years of age are only $50. Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Bella Age:Ê3 years ÊQualities:Ê An adorable lap dog that loves to cuddle with her owner. Very quiet and well behaved little girl. Fee: $ 175 Ê Contact: Call SAFE at 520-349-8637, or visit our website, www.safeanimals.com . Meet our dogs at Petco on Broadway and Craycroft Saturday from noon to 3PM. SAFE also has cat adoptions at PetSmart Broadway and Pantano, Saturday from noon to 3:00 pm. Ê

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Adopt a friend

Rose, Age: 6 months Ê Qualities:Ê Very sweet and playful little puppy. Loves to take walks and cuddleÊon your lap.Ê Ê Needs: Gets along well with dogs of all sizes, adults and children.Ê Ê Fee: $ 175 Ê Contact: Call SAFE at 520-349-8637, or visit our website, www.safeanimals.com . Meet our dogs at Petco on Broadway and Craycroft Saturday from noon to 3PM. SAFE also has cat adoptions at PetSmart Broadway and Pantano, Saturday from noon to 3:00 pm.Ê ÊÊ

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Adopt a friend

Kimber, Age: 2 Qualities:. Gorgeous eyes on this young girl! Fee: Ask for the April adoption specials! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell.243-5900

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Adopt a friend

Boulder, age: 4 Lab/Chow Mix Qualities:. Sweet, mellow fellow with beautiful coloring, ready to go home today! Fee: Ask for the April adoption specials! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell.243-5900

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Adopt a friend

Kenya, shades of brown Sokoke Age: 9 years. Qualities: Kenya adores kids and other cats, prefers running water (think faucets and pet fountains) to bowls, and loves playing with toys. He is unusual, and he is sweet. Check out this amazing breed on the Internet. Fee: $65. 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., 7 days a week.

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Adopt a friend

Titan, black and white American Bulldog mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: Titan is 57 pounds of fun and friendship waiting to happen. He is a very social boy who loves everyone, trains easily, and wants to please. Fee: $85. 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., 7 days a week.

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Adopt a friend

Babette: Torbie Short Hair Age: 5 years Qualities: Spunky torbie girl with unique coloring. Beauty and charm all in one. Fee: $99. Contact: PAWSitively Cats at 241-9670 or PawsCatsEastside@gmail.com Meet: Petco; 9640 E. 22nd St. this Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Cleo: Buff Tabby Long Hair Age: 3 years Qualities: A shelter favorite! Everybody loves Cleo and she returns the favor 100 times over. Fee: $99. Contact: PAWSitively Cats at 289-2747 or www.pawsitivelycats.org Meet: Petco; 11985 N. Oracle Rd. in Oro Valley this Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Ziggy, sorrel mare. Age: 17 years Qualities: Leads, lifts feet, friendly with other horses. Needs: Training, companion animal. Would like to be adopted with best friend, Sela. Fee: $750. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary; 520-398-2814; info@equinevoices.org

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

OakleyÐ GOLDEN RETRIEVER AGE: 3 months QUALITIES: Friendly, learning to get along with other dogs, cats, and kids. He is not quite housetrained, but he is learning. NEEDS: Oakley has some treatable health issues, and as a young dog, he needs people home most of the time to help with his training and socialization. FEE: $300 CONTACT: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Leon Age: 1 year Qualities: Leon has grown into a gorgeous, plus-sized lover boy who is the cuddliest of cats. Needs: Indoor-only home Fee: $75 Contact: Feline Ink, 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Katie Age: 1.5 years Qualities: The petite Katie would love to move into your house and be your favorite cat. Needs: Indoor-only home Fee: $75 Contact: Feline Ink, 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Claire Ð Greyhound ¥ Age - 3 1/2 years old ¥ Qualities: ÊClaire is a beautiful, small red fawn. Claire is in foster care learning the rules of family living. She is ready to move into a forever home. ClaireÊis spayed, housebroken, microchipped and current with shots.Ê ¥ Fee: $250 ¥ Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption,Ê520-955-7421ÊOr, fill out an adoption application atÊwww.sagreyhoundadoption.org

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Name/Breed/color: Noelle, torti short hair Age: 1.5 years Qualities: I'm a real people cat! I'll share your chair, your desk, your lap, your bed! I'll take an interest in all your activities and not be shy about expressing my opinions. I'll be your friend for life! Maybe even for nine lives! Needs: An indoor-only home. Adoption Fee: $65.00 which includes spay/neuter and current shots. Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520)207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Marley, ID#429479 Marley is a 3-year-old Lab-golden retriever mix, and is a love bug who adores kids. He'd be perfect for a family seeking a mellow dog.

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Tigger, ID#420428 Looking for a lap cat? Then Tigger, 2, is your boy. A volunteer favorite.

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Poncho, ID#427254 An Airedale mix, Poncho is 1 and loves to play ball and Frisbee. This young boy is a perfect size and cute as can be!

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Flora, ID#429491 Flora, 1, came in with her buddy Charles #429492. She's a shy, sweet girl who would love to stay with her friend.

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Monty, ID#428868 Monty is 4 and a Shih Tzu-poodle mix. Look at that adorable face! He has difficulty with kids, but would be perfect for a senior.

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Charles, ID#429492 Charles, 1, came from the reservation with his friend Flora (A429491). He's a snuggle bunny. Ask to take them both!

These photos and descriptions of animals up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center are submitted by PACC Pets, a volunteer group. Find more about PACC Pets on Facebook: www.facebook.com/the.pacc.pets

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