Photos: Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Deuce
Breed: Pit bull mix
ID No.: 784057
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Deuce is an extra playful gentleman who is extremely house trained and eager to please.
Needs: A family willing to train a deaf dog, along with a mountain of tennis balls.
Fee: $50
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.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Peter Parker
Breed: Great Dane/Sharpei Mix
Qualities: Peter Parker was rescued from Pima Animal Care Center just hours before his deadline was up. His rescuers have addressed his needs, and he is now ready to move on to his forever home. He is a gentle boy who is good with other dogs, adults and kids. Volunteers are unsure how he would do around cats. Peter Parker is good in the car, eager to please, and loves to play with his tennis balls!
Fee: $125
Contact: Fern at Big Heads Bigger Hearts Rescue by email at Bigheadsbiggerhearts@gmail.com or call 406-1647.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Princess
Breed: Turkish Angora mix
ID No.: A489628
Age: 11 years
Qualities: Princess is a beautiful and sweet little cat. She also has lovely fur.
Fee: None.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Thunder
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
ID No.: 780024
Age: 5 years
Qualities: Thunder is an affectionate lap cat who leans in for neck rubs and kisses.
Needs: A cozy home.
Fee: $50
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Rolly
Breed: Maine Coon cross
Age: 3 years
Qualities: A very sweet and affectionate gent, Rolly loves cuddles and attention, and actively seeks out ear scratches. He’s not fond of dogs but does fantastic with children of all ages.
Needs: Because he has FeLV he must be an only fur-kid, or housed with other FeLV+ kitties.
Fee: $65
Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Prince
Breed: Siberian husky/shepherd mix
Age: 2 1/2 years
Qualities: Prince totally adores people and is looking for an active family to shower his affection on. He is a magnificent 61 pounds with one blue and one brown eye.
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.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Dusty
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
ID No.: A484258
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Home is where the cat is and Dusty will make the perfect house pet. He is mellow and loves to snack in front of a good show. He loves to cuddle too!
Fee: None
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 243-5900.
Meet: PACC, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Adopt a Friend
Name: BeBe
Breed: Chihuahua Mix
Age: 9 years
Qualities: At only 9 pounds, BeBe loves to be near you and cuddle. Belly rubs are one of her most favorite things.
BeBe generally does okay with other dogs but she has her grouchy moments no matter the size. She would be perfectly fine being your only girl but would also do okay with a companion provided you can accept her occasional grump.
Needs: BeBe should be fed in her crate if you have other dogs, as she can be possessive with her food.She has had some dental work done to protect her precious smile.
Fee: $125
Contact: Terri at Tucson Cold Wet Noses by email at terrigoddard@hotmail.com
Adopt a Friend
Name: Gunther
Breed: Catahoula
Age: 8 months
Qualities: This lovable boy is deaf and learning hand signals. He’s mastered the art of fetching and gets along well with other dogs. Expected to be about 70 pounds full grown.
Need: Deaf but vision is fine.
Fee: $225
Meet: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Bookman’s, 6230 E. Speedway.
Contact: travis@amazingaussies.com
Adopt a Friend
Name: Kino
Breed: Shepherd
Age: 11 months
Qualities: Kino is a boy with love, smarts and common sense! Kino is a well-behaved dog who is perfect with other dogs, housebroken, kind and gentle. He would be a great companion to a fun family! He will probably grow to over 75 pounds.
Fee: $125
Contact: SaveThePetsAZ at 477-2PET or www.savethepetsaz.com
Adopt a Friend
Name: Josie
Breed: Pit Bull mix
ID No.: A460950
Age: 5 years
Qualities: Josie is a silly, fun and energetic girl who loves children and will gladly snuggle up for a bedtime story.
Needs: Josie needs a home with a lot of activity and fun. If you have a pool, even better! Josie loves to swim and splash in the sun!
Fee: Only a $15 license fee.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Magic
Breed: Sorrel quarter horse
Age: 2 1/2 years
Qualities: This gelding has been haltered, and gets along well with other horses.
Needs: He needs training with an experienced person, and a companion animal.
Fee: $750
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at 398-2814 equinevoices.org
Adopt a Friend
Name: Sassy
Breed: Shepherd/Chihuahua Mix
Age: 3 months
Qualities: Sassy is a friendly girl who loves to play.
Fee: $175
Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com
Meet: SAFE has cat and dog adoptions at Petco, 5405 E. Broadway, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Raisin
Breed: Shorthaired
Age: 10 months
Qualities: Raisin is a darling girl who loved playing with a 4-year-old child. Her dream is another home where someone will often be nearby so she can play with her toys and then be a cuddle bunny.
Fee: $45
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Jerry
Breed: Tabby
Age: 2 years
Qualities: He was recently returned to Paws Patrol due to problems within the family. At first, he was very confused but has adjusted quite well and is ready for another home. He loves to be petted, purrs to show he is content, and is just waiting for someone to love. And those great big beautiful eyes stay that way.
Fee: $40, which includes spay and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Adopt a Friend
Name: Margo
Breed: Beagle
Age: 2-plus years
Qualities: Margo is a sweet, well-mannered girl who loves to play and snuggle with her people and other pets.
Fee: $150
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com
Deputy Alejandro Alcantara first met the injured dog on a call last month.