Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Read more about Tucson's animals and the people who love them at tucson.com/bestfriends
Adopt a Friend
Name: Millie
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Millie is a 2-year-old female spayed beagle with special needs. Although I have Valley Fever, I’m a sweet social dog with LOTS of energy who gets along great with older kids, cats and other dogs.
Fee: $50.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment
Adopt a Friend
Pet name: Maxine and Lulita
Breed: Domestic short-hair mix
Age: Maxine 14 years & Lulita 16 years
Qualities: Maxine and Lulita are all the love the and joy you could possibly want. And what’s better? You get twice the love and joy! These two adorable ladies arrived at PACC when their owners moved and couldn’t take them along.
Needs: They are adjusting to the shelter life fairly well, but need the calm and warm environment of a home. They love to sunbathe while watching the birds through the window. Oh, and naptime, that’s almost as important as eating…..and right next to cuddling! If you are looking for a real deal, come to PACC and meet Maxine and Lulita today.
Fee: You can take them both home with no adoption fee. Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
Adopt a Friend
Pet name: Chico A469821
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Age: 7 Months Qualities: Chico is a fun boy who loves to show off his stuff. He really likes to snuggle and, although he walks well on a leash, prefers the view from shoulder height! Chico was brought to PACC because his previous family had a baby and could not care for both, Chico and baby.
Needs: The great news is that Chico does well with children! If you are looking for a young dog that will stay small; that will warm your heart and your bed; Chico is the boy for you! Please come visit Chico today!
Fee: Chico has an adoption fee of $30.00 and a $15.00 license fee. Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
Adopt a Friend
Name/Breed: Sedona - Pit Bull mix
Age: 4 years old
Qualities: Beautiful little red Sedona is spayed, house-trained, crate-trained, knows basic commands, loves exercise, kids and other dogs. She is full of spirit and spunk. Sedona is also micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on all vaccines. She would love to find her forever home.
Needs: Sedona needs a closed back yard, ideally with a tall fence to help her stay safe and secure. No cats, please.
Fee: $125 Contact: Foster Mom Brooke at 520-488-9541, courtesy of Bridge Rescue for Dogs. Meet: Please call Brooke to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
Adopt a Friend
Pet name and Breed: MEKO- Pomeranian/Chihuahua Mix
Age: 8 years
Qualities: Meko is a very sweet and quiet little guy. He is friendly and loves to cuddle.
Needs: Meko is missing all but two of his teeth.
Fee: 150 Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt a Friend
Name/Breed: Huey - Fun-Loving Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 3.5 years old
Qualities: Huey enjoys everything life has to offer with puppy-like enthusiasm and would love to find his forever home. He is absolutely comical and keeps us laughing at his antics. He lives for toys and fun. Huey is attentive, affectionate and has learned basic obedience. He is showing great potential with his dog social skills and walks well with other dogs. We want an adopter who will be active with Huey and play, play, play with him! Huey is crate-trained, house-trained, neutered, micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on vaccines. Huey also comes with LIFE-LONG training and support through Sol.Dog.
Needs: Huey would prefer a home without cats and would be happiest as an only dog.
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 and breed: Dakotah, Mustang, Gelding
Age: 1 year
Qualities: Cute, Mustang, gelding. Has had some ground work, halters, leads.
Needs: An experienced horse person to further his training.
Fee: $750 Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814 Meet: By appointment
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Sunny, tortoiseshell
Age: 1.5 years
Qualities: Sunny is amiable tortoiseshell mama, sleek, friendly and strikingly marked. She would make a great companion.
Needs: Indoor-only home Fee: $75
Contact: Feline Ink, 795–1312; felineinksanctuary.org
Meet: Cats are shown by appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Sugar, Domestic Short Hair Mix ID No.: 682942
Ages: 4 years
Qualities: Sugar’s name fits her well; she is a sweet girl with a feisty side! This self-sufficient girl likes attention on her terms and is super sweet when she seeks it out.
Needs: Sugar needs a patient owner and would do best as an only cat. Sugar generally attaches to one person rather than a group of people, so she is looking for a best friend!
Fee: $50
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 and breed: Jules, rust/black DSH
Age: 9 months
Qualities: I'm full of curiosity, energy, love, purrs; oh, and did I say curiosity? The only thing lacking in my life is you! So if a fun-loving kitten is what you've been missing, I'm just what you're looking for. I'm used to both kitties and doggies and you'll find me the PURR-fect addition to your home. So, please give me the one thing I lack, a home of my own.
Needs: a home with lots of love and attention.
Adoption Fee: $40. Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520)207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Adopt a Friend
Name/Breed: Jetson – Chihuahua
Age: 3 years old
Qualities: Jetson is probably one of the sweetest little guys you’ll ever meet. He is a little shy at first but quickly warms up. His foster mom calls him the Amazing Jetson. He gets along well with his foster doggie brothers and sisters, is easy going and quiet most of the time. Jetson doesn’t demand too much attention and is very happy to sleep in his own bed. He would do best with at least one companion dog to play with. Jetson is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, knows how to use a dog door, micro-chipped, licensed, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: Jetson has Valley Fever which is treated with inexpensive medication and is doing very well. No children or cats, please.
Fee: $150 Contact: Terri at TCWN - email address: terrigoddard@hotmail.com
Meet: Please contact Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Holly - Greyhound
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Holly is a sweet, very playful, petite greyhound. She loves squeaky toys, food and extra large chew sticks as treats! She enjoys being around other large dogs and is not afraid of people, kids or loud noises but watch out she might sneak a drink of your coffee while you're not looking! Holly is housebroken, up to date on all her shots, microchipped and spayed. Holly would make a welcome addition to your family and would bring much joy to your home.
Needs: Holly needs a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $300
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Rosie, Visula Mix
Age: 2 1/2 years
Qualities: Rosie is the sweetest, most loving girl! Meet and Greet with other dogs can be dog selective Urgently in need of foster or adopter for Rosie. Please Call us and help Rosie get out of the shelter. Please call 867-1193 or email info@pimapawsforlife.org for more information!
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Casey, Chesapeake Bay retriever mix
Age: 18 months.
Qualities: If you're looking for a big, happy-go-lucky companion, you'll find that his rescuers knew what they were talking about. He is a sweet guy who got along great with the 7-year-old daughter.
Fee: $85.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM-2 PM, 7 days a week.
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Buster, Pit Bull Mix ID No.: 759426
Ages: 2.5 years
Qualities: This sweet boy is full of energy and loves to play. Buster craves attention and would always prefer to be near you!
Needs: Buster is very intelligent and would benefit greatly from a home that can provide him with plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, an indoor lifestyle, and even some basic obedience training.
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 and breed: Linus, Domestic Short Hair Cat
Age: Approximately 8 years old
Qualities: Linus is a very mellow, easy going cat. He gets along fine with other cats, but usually just keeps to himself in his community kennel. He is friendly and sweet, and will be a great peaceful addition to his new family.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application. Fee: $90 Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays.
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Napoleon, Boxer
Age: Approximately 1 year old
Qualities: Napoleon loves to play with other dogs and loves to go for walks. Napoleon has lots of energy and is seeking an active, loving family.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $105 (includes license fee) Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays.
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Codie, Husky Mix
Age: 11 years old
Qualities: Codie is a beautiful senior who needs a foster, foster-to adopt, or a forever home. Her previous family dropped her off with a neighbor and said they would be back for her -- that was 4 years ago. They never returned. Codie is great with kids, cats and dogs. The elderly man with whom she was left is unable to care for her and will be moving into a nursing home Thursday, February 5th. If we do not find a foster or forever home quickly, she will have to go to the shelter, not a good place for a senior dog. Codie is house-trained and knows some basic commands. Please help this sweet girl find a loving home to live out the rest of her days, happy and living the life she never had but so deserves. Codie is house-trained, spayed, and will be up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped and licensed.
Needs: She would prefer dogs who match her calm energy and sweetness. Contact: Please call or text Leah at Paw It Forward at 520-440-5324.
Meet: Please contact Leah to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Age: 3 years
Qualities: This feisty ginger likes to lounge in the sun, play with toys and enjoy her afternoon naps after watching the pigeons. She is affectionate, but needs her space, and loves catnip.
Needs: Doesn’t mind other kitties, as long as she has her own space; would be best for older children and a quieter home, as she’s not a “lap” cat, but decides when she wants her affection.
Fee: $65 Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 5278 E. 21st Street; 520.571.7839 Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
Adopt a Friend
Name and breed: Bolt , white domestic shorthair
Age: 11 months.
Qualities: Bolt has just a few "blushes" of gold in his fur to show how precious he is. He loves attention and will meow for it just in case you need a hint.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.