Photos: Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Frankie
Breed: Chihuahua
Age: 2 Years Old
Qualities: Frankie is a 5 pound love bug who is good with other dogs and older children. She prances when she goes for a walk. She is an adorable dog who, while a little shy at first, will cuddle with you once she realizes you love her as much as she loves you. Frankie is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed and crate-trained.
Needs: Due to her small size and our natural predators, Frankie should not be left alone in a yard.
Fee: $150
Contact: Please email Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com
Meet: Email Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Cadbury
ID No.: A476885
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 7 years old
Qualities: A house is not a home without a mellow-fellow like Cadbury. He’s a real ladies man and gets along great with other felines.
Needs: Cadbury is a real cool-cat who won’t ask for too much. He is gentle and loving, but perfectly happy being independent.
Fee: Because Cadbury has been waiting with us for more than two weeks, he has NO adoption fee!
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). 520-243-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell
Adopt a Friend
Name: Lacey
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
ID No.: 781051
Age: 16 years
Qualities: Lacey has 16 years of lap cat experience. She’s exceptionally sweet and loyal.
Needs: A cozy retirement celebrated in the company of a faithful friend.
Fee: $25
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: Daphne
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Age: 5 years old
Qualities: Daphne is an affectionate, beautiful girl who is good with dogs and kids and likes to play with her toys and be with her people. She is good in the car, eager to please and small enough that she could be an apartment dog provided she gets walked every day. She is spayed, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Needs: Daphne needs a home with no cats. She is dog-selective so a proper introduction is important.
Fee: $125
Contact: Fern at Big Heads Bigger Hearts Rescue - email address: Bigheadsbiggerhearts@gmail.com or call 520-406-1647.
Meet: Please contact Fern to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Stella
Breed: Harrier mix
Age: 4-6 months old
Qualities: Loves giving kisses, chewing bones, and chasing lizards. She is spayed and in the process of crate/potty training. Stella would make a great addition to any family.
Fee: $175
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, (520) 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com
Adopt a Friend
Name: Girlie
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 4 years old
Qualities: Girlie is a one-of-a-kind girl who is equal parts snuggler and playmate and would love a home with older children. She has a high level of obedience training and her AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. Girlie is very polite on the leash and loves car rides. She has a feisty side too and really loves the flirt pole and playing with toys. Girlie is also crate-trained, house-trained, spayed, micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on vaccines. Lifelong training support is included in her adoption to ensure she will continue to be successful.
Needs: We would prefer to see Girlie go to a home without other dogs, although she could live with dogs with proper management.
Fee: $150
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
Names: Maggie May and Hazel
Breed: DSH
Age: 1 and 2 years old
Qualities: These beautiful girls are daughter and mum! They’re affectionate, sweet and love each other very much, so we want them to find their home together. They love feathers, fresh catnip, and being with their person. Maggie May also likes to chase bugs, so she can watch them—so if you have an enclosed garden she would be in heaven! They’re currently in a foster home.
Needs: They need one another. They also love to be close to their person. A quiet home would be best, as they’re not used to noise or dogs.
Fee: $100 for the both
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 5278 E. 21st Street; 520.571.7839
Meet: Call us to set up the appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Lola
Breed: American Bulldog mix
ID No.: 771625
Age: 1.5 years
Qualities: This big silly sweetheart loves being the center of attention and specializes in offering smiles and snuggles.
Needs: An active adult home, continued training and the right play partners.
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: Mr. B
Breed: Bengal, brown with red & white
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Mr. B is super handsome but also has wonderful traits and habits. He is quiet and laid back, yet playful and kittenlike, is used to quiet, loving attention, and likes to chase things that move.
Fee: $45
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-170 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: Gunther
Breed: Catahoula
Age: Eight months
Qualities: This lovable boy is deaf and learning hand signals. He's mastered the art of fetching and gets along very well with other dogs, especially little ones. Expected to be about 70 pounds full grown.
Need: Deaf but vision is fine.
Fee: $225
Meet: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 4) at Bookmans, 6230 E. Speedway.
Contact: travis@amazingaussies.com
Adopt a Friend
Name: Lacey
Breed: Golden retriever mix
Age: 8 years
Qualities: Lacey is a super happy lady who loves her walks and is very good with children. She's settled yet animated and comes with comprehensive Free Vet Care for Life.
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: Rachel
ID No.: A494571
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Age: 2 Years old
Qualities: Rachel is a happy playful girl who has the ability to brighten up any room in the house. She is sweet and loves to cuddle.
Needs: Rachel likes the family life and enjoys the company of other k-9 companions.
Fee: $15.00, plus a $15 license fee
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). 520-243-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell
Adopt a Friend
Name: Sedona
Breed: 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
Name: Batman
Breed: Boston Terrier & Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Mix
Age: 1 yr old
Qualities: You know you're missing out on the excitement, but our Batman is here to save the day! Batman is a little hero who is great with female dogs and small dogs, happy and fun in the house, great with kids and just the best companion ever to wear pointy-ears. Batman is a great guy and you can see right through that disguise to the big soft heart beneath. And of course our Batman is already neutered, has all shots and a microchip because he is a Hero! Batman is Male Medium Size, House trained, Spayed/Neutered, Shots Current And Micro Chipped.
Fee: $125
Contact: Please call SavethepetsAZ at 520-477-2PET or visit our web site www.savethepetsaz.com
Meet: Please call to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Salt
Breed: Terrier/Chihuahua Mix
Age: 8 months
Qualities: Salt loves to play and she is very friendly with everyone.
Fee: $175
Contact: 520-349-8637, www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt a Friend
Name: Snickers
Breed: Golden retriever
Age: 4 years
Qualities: Snickers is a pretty blonde girl, housebroken. She is blind in one eye and has possible hearing issues. She gets along with some dogs, but not small ones.
Needs: Snickers needs a home with no cats and a family that can provide some training and a healthy diet to help her lose a few pounds.
Fee: $250
Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs or call 792-4653.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Tango
Breed: Orange tabby
Age: 1.5 years
Qualities: One look at my yellow tabby coat and beautiful expression, you'll know I'd never do anything to ruffle anyone's fur! I'm the guy you could call Mellow Yellow. I love to play and be petted and would make a PURR-fect addition to your home. Come see me and see if you don't agree.
Needs: A household where he'll receive plenty of love and attention.
Fee: $40
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: By appointment, give us a call.
Deputy Alejandro Alcantara first met the injured dog on a call last month.