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Adopt a friend

  • Apr 4, 2013
  • Apr 4, 2013 Updated Apr 10, 2013

Is there room in your heart for a new best friend?

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Christopher Greyhound Age: 3 1/2 Years Old Qualities: Christopher is a handsome, black male. He is in foster with other dogs. Christopher loves attention. He walks well on leash. Christopher is spayed, housebroken, microchipped and current with shots. Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 520-955-7421 Or, fill out an adoption application at www.sagreyhoundadoption.org

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Adopt a friend

Percy – orange tabby Age: 6 years. Qualities: Percy is a very sweet, laid back gentleman who loves to be petted and sleep in your bed.  He would be perfect as “the sole companion for a person with a sensitive, gentle disposition.” 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

Adopt a friend

Cappy — 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

Aspen — Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: High energy, active and friendly, Aspen would be a wonderful family dog. Needs: An active family. Fee: $110. Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, hopeanimalshelter.net or 792-9200. Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Unique: Tortoiseshell Medium Hair Age: 6 months Qualities: Ever meet someone who loves everyone? This adorable girl is one of them. She just wants love. 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

Nala: Tortoiseshell Short Hair Age: 11 months Qualities: Sweet, independent tortie girl would love to share your quiet home. 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

Guy — Shepherd mix ID: 654882 Age: 5 years. Qualities: Guy is a spunky scholar in Canine College. He's learning to be the perfect companion and waiting to impress you! Needs: A moderately active lifestyle and a family willing to continue building his trust and confidence. 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

Sammy — Domestic Short Hair ID: 750583 Age: 13 years. Qualities: Sammy is an extra affectionate purr machine searching for a cozy retirement. Needs: A warm spot in your lap and a permanent place in your heart. 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

Bunny Chops Age: 8 years Bunny Chops is a sweet, gentle eight year old neutered beagle who is a great with other dogs and kids.The Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue group is having a March Madness Sale on dogs over eight years of age from now until the end of March for only $50.Qualities: Fee: $50Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Snoopy Age: 8 years Snoopy is an eight year ago beautiful male beagle who is altered, micro-chipped, up-to-date on his shots and gets along with other dogs, cats and kids. The Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue group is having a March Madness Sale on dogs over eight years of age from now until the end of March for only $50.Fee: $50 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.Meet: By appointment.

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Name/Breed/color: Heather, gray tabby/torti combination Age: 5 months Qualities: I love to play, to cuddle, to have a human to provide me with lots of petting and lap time. I do get along with other kitties. All I want now is a home I can call my own and a human or two that I can love. 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

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Eclipz, red roan quarter horse gelding. Age: 1 year Qualities: He leads, loads, picks up feet, good with shots, is very friendly, and gets along with other horses. Needs: He has been gelded. Fee: $750. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary; 520-398-2814 or info@equinevoices.org

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Miss Dolly #058216 Age: a very spry 8 years Sharpei Mix Qualities:. Beautiful coloring, a volunteer favorite, loves her walks! Fee: Ask for the April adoption specials! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell.243-5900

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Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Jackson #417076 Age: 2 Qualities:. Beautiful Orange & white young boy, super friendly! Fee: Ask for the April adoption specials! Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell.243-5900

Adopt a friend

Adopt a friend

Oliver – Dalmatian Age: 9 years. Qualities: Oliver has come through much adversity in his life with his loving nature intact. Most recently he has lived comfortably with a Border collie, three young children, and their mother who pleaded, “Please love him back.” 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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Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Jinx, ID #429795 Jinx is 6. This chocolate-colored snowshoe girl is simply stunning.

COURTESY OF PACC PETS

Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Scout, ID #428614 Scout is 8 months old, and is a redtick-coonhound mix. She’s a beautiful young girl and is ready for her new family.

COURTESY OF PACC PETS

Pick a pet

Pick a pet

Cashew, ID #425266 Cashew is 2 and is a Shar-Pei mix. This volunteer favorite is super-sweet, mellow and has gorgeous coloring.

COURTESY OF PACC PETS

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Pick a pet

Jester, ID #312334 Jester, a Chinese crested mix, is 6 years old and has beautiful coloring. This sweet boy is  ready to jump in your car and go home!

COURTESY OF PACC PETS

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Pick a pet

Rico, ID #429797 Rico, 6, is a friendly and lovable Maine coon boy. Who can resist that adorable nose?

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Lola, ID #429796 This 6-year-old girl is beautiful and has gorgeous green eyes.

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