Photos: Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Princess
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback mix
ID No.: A488506
Age: 3 years
Qualities: Princess is a kindly canine with a gentle spirit. She is very calm and sweet. While Princess will accompany you on brisk walks, she prefers the warmth and safety of her cozy abode and is considered a homebody. Don't let her size fool you, she is very aware of her girth and moves with finesse and ease.
Needs: Princess does well with other dogs and would do great in a family setting.
Fee: None because Princess is one of PACC's longest time residents. There is only a $15 license fee.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center
Adopt A Friend
Name: Snickers
Breed: Golden Retriever
Age: 4 years
Qualities: Snickers is a sweet girl, even tempered and easy to love. She is housebroken and well-behaved.
Needs: Snickers is blind in one eye, but she accommodates well. She needs a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $250
Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Minnow
Breed: Siamese
ID No.: 771271
Age: 5 years
Qualities: Minnow has endured full mouth extractions, treatment for ringworm, she overcame calicivirus and is now on a soft food grain-free diet! FINALLY! Minnow has overcome it all. Minnow is also FelV positive which means, she must be the only cat in the house and must be an indoor cat. Minnow is a strong girl that has undergone many hardships. She is forever hopeful for the perfect match. Minnow loves attention and being with family.
Needs: A family with lots of time, patience, and love to devote to Minnow and all her needs!
Fee: $50 *Check for Adoption Promotion
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 173 or visit 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. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Kelly
Breed: Male gray tabby
Age: About 2 years
Qualities: Kelly is called "special needs" because he is blind. But don't let that deter you, it certainly hasn't slowed him down. He is playful and yet affectionate, knows where all the food and litter boxes are, and loves to play with toys and other cats. Kelly is current on all shots, neutered and FIV/FeLV negative.
Needs: A home without small children or handicapped adults where he can learn his way around the house and be loved on often. Pet him, brush him and love him and he will be your friend for life.
Adoption Fee: $25
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: By appointment, give us a call.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Bandit
Breed: Greyhound
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Bandit is a super sweet, handsome, 2-year-old greyhound who is quite calm for his young age. He would rather be with people than other dogs, but does like to play some with his foster greyhound brothers. Bandit is not destructive in the house and has shown no negative interest to the resident cat.
Needs: Bandit is fearful of younger people and would do best in an adult home.
Fee: $300
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, (520) 955-7421, www.sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend
Names: Nina & Ruka
Breeds: Pit Bull Mixes
ID No.: 790160 & 790163
Ages: 1 year
Qualities: These sweethearts are very tightly bonded, sweet, playful and energetic goofballs!
Needs: A loving and active family that can provide them with lots of attention and exercise.
Fee: $50, plus $16 license
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 173 or visit 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. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Dominick
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 1 Year Old
Qualities: Dominick is a gorgeous Blue Pittie who has graduated from his Board & Train program with flying colors and comes with LIFELONG professional training support. He is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, vaccinated, micro-chipped, licensed, and greatly enjoys the company of other dogs.
Needs: Dominick is still a youngster and wants a fun-filled family; an active female doggy companion around his size would be ideal.
Fee: $125
Contact: Foster Mom Rachel at Sol.DOG Adoptions - email address: adopt@soldogtucson.com
Meet: Please email Rachel to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend
Name: Allie
Age: 7 Months
Qualities: Allie is a happy, healthy 7-month-old beagle mix puppy who is still settling into her foster home. We’ll post more about her later but if you are looking for a sweet puppy, she may be the one.
Fee: $225
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Aspen
Breed: Black & tan Catahoula/shepherd mix
Age: 1 year
Qualities: Aspen is a great family dog who loves to play, go for walks, and is good with voice commands. He is crate and house-trained and just an overall impressive guy.
Fee: $20 Holiday Special
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.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Cassie
Breed: Doberman Pinscher Mix
Age: 7 Years Old
Qualities: Cassie loves camping, chasing after balls and lizards, going on walks and is great in the car. Her favorite spot is with her people. Cassie is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed and crate-trained.
Needs: Cassie will do best as the only dog in a home with a secure fence and no young children. We are looking for a foster or adoptive home. We have been trying to find a home (foster or adoptive) for many many months now through no fault of her own --- Cassie has been in boarding this entire time. Long-term boarding is no way for a dog to live. Please help if you can. She needs you.
Fee: $125
Contact: Please email Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com
Meet: Email Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend
Name: Mickey
Breed: White domestic shorthair
Age: 14 years
Qualities: Mickey is a gentle, lovable relaxed guy who loves attention. He has one blue eye and one green eye, is declawed, and comes with Free Vet Care for Life for Seniors.
Fee: No-adoption-fee Holiday Special on senior cats.
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.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Chula
Breed: Pittie Mix
Age: Two Years Old
Qualities: Chula is a pretty little girl who is wonderful in the house and good with other dogs with a proper introduction. She would like nothing more than to find her forever home for Christmas. Her favorite things are toys! Chula is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed and crate-trained.
Needs: Chula will benefit from continued obedience training. Chula has just graduated from her board & train program and is doing great!
Fee: $125
Contact: Please call or text Foster Mom Renee at 520-609-5629.
Meet: Contact Renee to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend
Name: Mousey
Breed: Domestic shorthair mix
ID No.: A492379
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Mousey by name and by nature, this shy-but-sweet boy is looking for a quiet, cat-savvy home, with a cozy couch and a big window.
Needs: Everything is a bit overwhelming for Mousey. He needs an understanding and patient adopter who will give him time to blossom.
Fee: None since Mousey has been as PACC more than two weeks.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 243-5900
Meet: PACC, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Adopt A Friend
Name: Chulo
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Mix
Age: 9 months old
Qualities: A beautiful dog is looking for a beautiful home - and it's all about the love! Meet our handsome Chulo, a sweet Shepherd boy who might grow up to be BIG. Our Chulo is such a nice guy! A friendly puppy of about 9 months old, Chulo loves to run and play. He has a gorgeous coat and face that look like a pure Anatolian Shepherd, but we don't know yet that he will be that big. Chulo would be an awesome running and hiking companion and just need a loving family to help him grow into the new life of love. Of course, Chulo's adoption includes his neuter, all shots and a microchip so that this happy puppy will be with you a lifetime.
Fee: $125
Contact: Call Save The Pets AZ at 520-477-2PET
Adopt a Friend
Name: Echo
Breed: Buckskin gelding
Age: 3 years
Fee: $1,200
Qualities: A nice, sweet gelding, he is small in size.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person.
Contact: info@equinevoices.org or 398-2814