Adopt a friend
Who can't use another friend? Find your new friend at one of Southern Arizona's animal shelters.
Adopt A Friend: Kuzco
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KUZCO – GOLDEN RETRIEVER
AGE: 7 years
QUALITIES: This well-mannered by is house trained and gets along with other dogs. He walks well on a leash and likes to ride in cars.
NEEDS: Kuzco is overweight and would do best with a family that will give him a healthy diet and make sure he gets regular exercise.
FEE: $250
CONTACT: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
MEET: By appointment
Adopt A Friend: Ted
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Ted – Male Pit bull Mix
Age: 10 month
Qualities: This sweet, playful boy needs a home he can grow into! He already weighs almost 60 lbs.
Needs: Ted would benefit from some positive reinforcement training to teach some cool tricks!
Fee: $80 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520)327-6088.
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Scarlett
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Scarlett- Female domestic short hair mix
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Scarlett begs for attention while in her kennel. She loves snuggles.
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of a love and play time!
Fee: $80
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088.
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Zelda
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Zelda — Female, DLH, Tabby/White
Age: 10
Qualities: Zelda is gentle and sweet but has been at HOPE since it opened its shelter. Zelda likes being petted, napping in a soft place and looking at life from on high.
Needs: Zelda needs someone who understands that she may need time to adjust to life outside of the shelter and will give her that time.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $90 (includes all vaccinations, spay, microchip)
Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Jojo
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Jojo — Shar-Pei/staffie mix
Age: 5 years, 3 months.
Qualities: Just ask for the handsome guy with the sleek black coat and remarkable ears who’s been dreaming of being in a happy forever home with you… and he gets along with cats, too!
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: Callisto
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Callisto-Maine Coon
Age: 8 years old
Qualities: This beautiful boy is sweet, affectionate and adorable! He’s also blind, but he doesn’t let that slow him down one bit. He can usually be found climbing up the tallest cat castle in the room and lounging. He loves ear and chin scratchies, and treats. He’s also a talker, and would love to have long conversations with you.
Needs: He gets eye drops every day, and needs a family who doesn’t re-arrange their furniture so that he can feel safe and at home, getting around with his whiskers. He also needs love and snuggles, and someone to chat with.
Fee: $35
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
Adopt A Friend: Boogie
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Boogie
Age: 6 Years
Qualities: Boogie Boogie Blue is a 6 year old “blue” beagle, who is a wonderful even-tempered dog. He gets along with other dogs and cats. He is basically an all-around rock solid beagle looking for his forever home.
Please see our web site for an application to adopt Boogie. http://www.soazbeaglerescue.com/Adoption_Info.html
Fee: $150.00
Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Tubac
- JOHN PRAYTOR
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“Tubac” Ginger, orange tabby
Age: 1 year
Qualities: I really need a nice lady or two who would love a quiet, gentle kitty. You see, I’m scared of men. I can’t tell you why but they are so big and they just terrify me. If you have another kitty, I wouldn’t mind.
Needs: an indoor-only home. Please, give this shy, lonesome girl a chance to become your furever kitty.
Adoption fee: Ginger is only $50.00 which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Adopt A Friend: Joey
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JOEY — Labrador Retriever, 52 lbs
Age: 3 yrs, 5 months
Qualities: Joey is a playful, energetic boy that can be shy at first, but warms up fast. He had a badly damaged eye that had to be removed, but that hasn’t slowed him down at all. Joey would do well with a mellow female dog, but no cats.
Fee: $25
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193, M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Star
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Star — Female, American Bull Terrier Mix
Age: 4+
Qualities: Star loves people and loves other dogs when they are a good match. She has a lot of energy and would love to have someone to take her on walks and exercise with her.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $107 (includes all vaccinations, spay, microchip, license fee)
Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays.
Adopt A Friend: Josh
- Bill Bahmer
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Josh — Greyhound
Age: 1-1/2 years old
Josh is a handsome, young greyhound who is white with beautiful black markings. He is a laid back kinda guy who is sweet and gentle. He has figured out what toys are and really likes those squeaky ones! Josh loves his foster sister greyhounds and is a real people pleaser. So if you are looking for an all-around friendly and happy hound, Josh is eagerly awaiting your call! He would make a wonderful addition to your home!
Special needs: Josh needs to be in a home with no cats.
Fee: $300
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Buster
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Buster — shorthaired grey tabby
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: Buster would just love to show you how a bonafide “alley cat” can become a “just-wanna-be-inside-where-it’ssafe” kind of gentleman! He is very affectionate and gets along great with dogs and other cats.
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.
Adopt A Friend: Ashley
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ASHLEY — DSH Tortie
Age: 17 weeks
Qualities: Ashley’s furr has the most beautiful colors. She loves to play, snuggle and purr — she’s a pure joy to be around. Her personality and friendliness will make you wish you had adopted her sooner!
Fee: $99
Contact: Please visit Ashley at PetSmart Oro Valley. You may also contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193, M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Phoenix
- RAD Rescue
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Phoenix—Pit Bull mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: This 65-pound boy loves to play fetch and play with toys. He has a wonderful outgoing personality, knows basic commands, travels well in the car and walks well on a leash. He is house-trained, crate-trained, would make a great running partner or hiking buddy, but Phoenix also loves to chill on the couch and enjoy cuddle time with you.
Needs: His best match would be a home with pitty experience or training experience. A home that can provide exercise, routine and structure along with continue his training. Phoenix is very dog social, but as with all dogs, a solid intro is required. He’s not a fan of cats, but he is good with kids.
Contact: RAD Rescue at 661-400-5151 or fill out an application online at www.radrescueinc.org
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Adopt A Friend: Kuzco
KUZCO – GOLDEN RETRIEVER
AGE: 7 years
QUALITIES: This well-mannered by is house trained and gets along with other dogs. He walks well on a leash and likes to ride in cars.
NEEDS: Kuzco is overweight and would do best with a family that will give him a healthy diet and make sure he gets regular exercise.
FEE: $250
CONTACT: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
MEET: By appointment
Adopt A Friend: Ted
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Ted – Male Pit bull Mix
Age: 10 month
Qualities: This sweet, playful boy needs a home he can grow into! He already weighs almost 60 lbs.
Needs: Ted would benefit from some positive reinforcement training to teach some cool tricks!
Fee: $80 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520)327-6088.
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Scarlett
- Submitted photo
Scarlett- Female domestic short hair mix
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Scarlett begs for attention while in her kennel. She loves snuggles.
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of a love and play time!
Fee: $80
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088.
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Zelda
Zelda — Female, DLH, Tabby/White
Age: 10
Qualities: Zelda is gentle and sweet but has been at HOPE since it opened its shelter. Zelda likes being petted, napping in a soft place and looking at life from on high.
Needs: Zelda needs someone who understands that she may need time to adjust to life outside of the shelter and will give her that time.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $90 (includes all vaccinations, spay, microchip)
Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Jojo
Jojo — Shar-Pei/staffie mix
Age: 5 years, 3 months.
Qualities: Just ask for the handsome guy with the sleek black coat and remarkable ears who’s been dreaming of being in a happy forever home with you… and he gets along with cats, too!
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: Callisto
Callisto-Maine Coon
Age: 8 years old
Qualities: This beautiful boy is sweet, affectionate and adorable! He’s also blind, but he doesn’t let that slow him down one bit. He can usually be found climbing up the tallest cat castle in the room and lounging. He loves ear and chin scratchies, and treats. He’s also a talker, and would love to have long conversations with you.
Needs: He gets eye drops every day, and needs a family who doesn’t re-arrange their furniture so that he can feel safe and at home, getting around with his whiskers. He also needs love and snuggles, and someone to chat with.
Fee: $35
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
Adopt A Friend: Boogie
Boogie
Age: 6 Years
Qualities: Boogie Boogie Blue is a 6 year old “blue” beagle, who is a wonderful even-tempered dog. He gets along with other dogs and cats. He is basically an all-around rock solid beagle looking for his forever home.
Please see our web site for an application to adopt Boogie. http://www.soazbeaglerescue.com/Adoption_Info.html
Fee: $150.00
Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Tubac
- JOHN PRAYTOR
“Tubac” Ginger, orange tabby
Age: 1 year
Qualities: I really need a nice lady or two who would love a quiet, gentle kitty. You see, I’m scared of men. I can’t tell you why but they are so big and they just terrify me. If you have another kitty, I wouldn’t mind.
Needs: an indoor-only home. Please, give this shy, lonesome girl a chance to become your furever kitty.
Adoption fee: Ginger is only $50.00 which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Adopt A Friend: Joey
JOEY — Labrador Retriever, 52 lbs
Age: 3 yrs, 5 months
Qualities: Joey is a playful, energetic boy that can be shy at first, but warms up fast. He had a badly damaged eye that had to be removed, but that hasn’t slowed him down at all. Joey would do well with a mellow female dog, but no cats.
Fee: $25
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193, M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Star
Star — Female, American Bull Terrier Mix
Age: 4+
Qualities: Star loves people and loves other dogs when they are a good match. She has a lot of energy and would love to have someone to take her on walks and exercise with her.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $107 (includes all vaccinations, spay, microchip, license fee)
Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sundays.
Adopt A Friend: Josh
- Bill Bahmer
Josh — Greyhound
Age: 1-1/2 years old
Josh is a handsome, young greyhound who is white with beautiful black markings. He is a laid back kinda guy who is sweet and gentle. He has figured out what toys are and really likes those squeaky ones! Josh loves his foster sister greyhounds and is a real people pleaser. So if you are looking for an all-around friendly and happy hound, Josh is eagerly awaiting your call! He would make a wonderful addition to your home!
Special needs: Josh needs to be in a home with no cats.
Fee: $300
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Buster
Buster — shorthaired grey tabby
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: Buster would just love to show you how a bonafide “alley cat” can become a “just-wanna-be-inside-where-it’ssafe” kind of gentleman! He is very affectionate and gets along great with dogs and other cats.
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.
Adopt A Friend: Ashley
ASHLEY — DSH Tortie
Age: 17 weeks
Qualities: Ashley’s furr has the most beautiful colors. She loves to play, snuggle and purr — she’s a pure joy to be around. Her personality and friendliness will make you wish you had adopted her sooner!
Fee: $99
Contact: Please visit Ashley at PetSmart Oro Valley. You may also contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193, M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Phoenix
- RAD Rescue
Phoenix—Pit Bull mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: This 65-pound boy loves to play fetch and play with toys. He has a wonderful outgoing personality, knows basic commands, travels well in the car and walks well on a leash. He is house-trained, crate-trained, would make a great running partner or hiking buddy, but Phoenix also loves to chill on the couch and enjoy cuddle time with you.
Needs: His best match would be a home with pitty experience or training experience. A home that can provide exercise, routine and structure along with continue his training. Phoenix is very dog social, but as with all dogs, a solid intro is required. He’s not a fan of cats, but he is good with kids.
Contact: RAD Rescue at 661-400-5151 or fill out an application online at www.radrescueinc.org
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