Photos: Pets available for adoption
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Pets available for adoption
Rainy - Chow mix• ID No.: 750479.• Age: 8 years. • Qualities: Rainy is a well-mannered and house-trained gentleman who loves other dogs and snuggling with his favorite people. He's thriving in foster care and ready for love.• Needs: An all-adult, cat-free home.• Fee: $80.• Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext. 106 or hssaz.org• Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. (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.
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Franklin - Beagle/Bassett Hound• Age: 8 years. • Qualities: A "bagel," Franklin is a sweet, mellow dog.• Needs: A family who will help him maintain a healthy weight. • Fee: $50. • Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue.
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Sophia - black and red longhaired torti• Age: 9 years.• Qualities: Sophia loves to rub against you and be petted. She is front declawed and is old enough to qualify for the league's free veterinary care program for older cats. • Fee: $65. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
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TOCHI - CHIHUAHUA MIX• Age: 3 1/2 years.• Qualities: This sweet, shy, tiny girl was a great mom to her three babies and now wants her own forever home.• Fee: $175.• Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com • Meet: Dogs at Petco, 5405 E Broadway, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. SAFE also has cat adoptions at PetSmart, 7727 E. Broadway at Pantano Road, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Tenere - Greyhound• Age: 5 1/2 years.• Qualities: Tenere is a handsome, black boy. He is in foster with other dogs and loves attention. Tenere is sweet and smart.• Fee: $250.• Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421. Or fill out an adoption application at sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Charlie - Parakeet • ID No.: 753344.• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Chipper Charlie is a peppy parakeet with lots of personality and charm.• Needs: An avian-savvy person looking for a feathered friend.• Fee: $15.• Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
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Sam - Tabby• Age: 1 year.• Qualities: He loves to purr and be petted. Although he may be a little shy at first, he warms up quickly. Sam's favorite pastime is lap time. He does well with other cats. • Needs: An indoor-only home.• Fee: $65.• Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org• Meet: By appointment
Pets available for adoption
Tonishi - cat• ID No.: 435181.• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Tonishi is a curious, super affectionate but independent boy.• Fee: May adoption specials.• Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.
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LILY - GOLDEN RETRIEVER• Age: 9 years.• Qualities: Sweet, well-behaved, and house-trained, Lily is good with children, and gets along with cats and other dogs.• Needs: Lily needs a loving home. She has had only one family and was recently abandoned. She has been shaved, but she will grow a furry golden coat.• Fee: $150.• Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
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Vida - Calico• Age: 2 years• Qualities: This volunteer favorite is very outgoing and friendly. She loves everyone and everyone loves her.• Fee: $99. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 241-9670 or PawsCatsEastside@gmail.com• Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
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Hallie - Staffie mix• Age: 4 years.• Qualities: Hallie is a gorgeous, 57-pound brindle (think chocolate sundae). She is a happy, peaceful lady who walks well on leash and loves to be loved. • 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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Penelope - Tonkinese/Snowshoe Mix• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: This sweet princess girl is beautiful inquisitive and well accessorized with diamondlike whiskers.• Fee: $99.• Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco; 11985 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
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Franny - Shepherd/Lab Mix • ID No.: 433706.• Age: 2 years.• Qualities: Want to foster this sweet family until they are old enough to be adopted? Ask for the rescue coordinator if you can help Franny and her five puppies. • Fee: Ask for the May adoption specials.• 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.
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Blaze - bay gelding • Age: 2 years• Qualities: He has been haltered and leads. He is curious, friendly and gets along with other horses.• Needs: He needs further training and a companion animal. He will be a small horse.• Fee: $600.• Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at 398-2814 equinevoices.org• Meet: By appointment.
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Julie - domestic shorthair Grey tabby• Age: 17 years.• Qualities: Julie is a very lovable girl. She is a shelter favorite and can nearly always be found in her preferred cat tree waiting for some love. She loves to be brushed and petted. Of course, treats will soon make you her best friend.• Needs: She is a senior kitty.• Fee: $32.50 as part of "Vintage Cat Month." All cats age seven or older are half off.• Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
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Buddy - Beagle/ Chihuahua mix• Age: 8 years.• Qualities: Buddy is a beautiful "cheagle" and the best of both breeds. • Fee: $50 extended March Madness sale on dogs age 8 and over. • Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com• Meet: By appointment.
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SPUNKY - LHASA APSO/MINi POODLE MIX• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: A cuddly and loving boy, Spunky loves to play with toys and get belly rubs.• Needs: Has skin allergies that are controlled with a special diet.• Fee: $175.• Contact: SAFE.
Pets available for adoption
Snow White & family #431289 Mom, 3, and five kittens need a foster home. Call the rescue coordinator today.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.
Pets available for adoption
Ganush #376854 This beautiful white and blue lady, 7, is ready to go home today.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.
Pets available for adoption
Maya #434283 Maya, 1, a shepherd mix, is a gorgeous girl. Loves kids.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.
Pets available for adoption
Pacifico Blue #434803 This 5-year-old snowshoe has coloring to match his name.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.
Pets available for adoption
Leona & Family #435722 Chihuahua mix, 1, has three pups, and all need foster home.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.
Pets available for adoption
Butterscotch #429688 Lab mix is a senior, supersweet girl who wants a comfy home.
All the pets featured here have been spayed/neutered and have had their shots.
Be sure to take the pet ID number listed with the animal if you go to PACC to see a particular cat or dog. Ask about reduced adoption prices on certain pets. For more information, go to www.pimaanimalcare.org or call 243-5900.