Adopt a friend
Find your new BFF at one of Pima County's animal shelters.
Adopt A Friend: Parrot
Parrot –Chow mix
Age: 6 year
Qualities: Parrot is a sweet and fun boy! He is a HSSA staff and volunteer favorite, many dog walkers come in extra early to ensure they will be the lucky one to take Parrot out for his walk. He is good on a leash and gets along with his kennel mates. Parrot love treats and even though he can be a little messy loves to give doggy kisses. He is proud of his big bushy tail and beautiful coat; he keeps his head held high in his kennel and is always excited to be around people! Needs: Parrot needs a home where he will have adequate attention and ability to exercise. The staff at HSSA think he would benefit and do great in addition behavioral training, he is a good listener! He loves to be out in the yard running around and getting treats. Parrot has a smaller lower jaw so his mouth can be a little slobbery, all the better to kiss with you
Fee: $80 + $17 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: Lucy
Name/Breed: Lucy Chihuahua mix.
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Good with other dogs, house trained, likes to play and cuddle. Great companion probably needs another dog her size to keep her company and to play with Her best friend is Ricky. Great on leash. Best with kids over 14 yrs. Spayed, up to date on shots, micro chipped.
Adoption fee: $150
Meet: Please contact Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com to arrange a private meet & greet with Hannah.
Contact: Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com
Adopt A Friend: Noisy
NAME: Noisy
AGE: 1 year old
BREED: Domestic Short Hair
GENDER: Female
DESCRIPTION: Noisy, is a one-year-old, buff and cream, female kitten. She is very curious about her surroundings and loves to talk to humans. She has a sweet little meow! And her purring machine is always set to "on". Come to Pima Animal Care to adopt your new best friend. We think Noisy is just puuuuuurfect!
Adopt A Friend: Honey
NAME: Honey
AGE: 1 year 3 months old
BREED: German Shepherd mix
GENDER: Spayed Female
DESCRIPTION: Playful Puppy Honey, is a beautiful, one-year-old, brindled female, who is listed as a German Shepherd mix. She loves to run in the park and play. Honey is learning commands and is already walking nicely on her leash. She would love to continue her training and learn new tricks from her forever best friend and new family member. Won't you come visit her at Pima Animal Care Center? Because there is no place like home where Honey will flourish and be happy.
Adopt A Friend: Mickey
Mickey - shorthaired grey tabby
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Mickey is recapturing the joyful spirit that was shaken by being relinquished after six years. He melts in the volunteers' arms and needs you to help him complete his recovery.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
Adopt A Friend: Alyce
Name: Alyce - Greyhound
Age: 2 years old
Alyce is a young, petite, brindle greyhound full of personality. Alyce loves to be with her people! She also loves to play with her squeaky toys. She gets along well her foster greyhound sibling and parrot but would also do well as an only dog. Alyce would love to keep you in shape by going for daily walks! So if you are looking for a lovable, energetic sweet dog that wants to be your non-stop companion Alyce is your gal!
Special needs: Alyce 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: Ginger
Ginger —Domestic Medium Hair Mix
Age: 1 year
Qualities: Ginger is a curious kitty and new to HSSA. She loves giving sweet kitty kisses, even though the staff at HSSA tells her that licking is for dogs! She is playful and loves toys with bells. She loves any and all attention and is usually looking for any chance to get her head rubbed and snuggled.
Needs: Ginger is looking for an indoor-only home where she can have ample space to call her own as well the ability to bond with her family. She loves people and wants a forever friend who will make her feel happy and safe!
Fee: $80
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
Sadie, Miniature Pinscher Mix
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Sadie really needs to get to know you before she will totally feel safe as she can be shy. She is a quiet little girl who just loves a lap to snuggle in. Sadie is looking for that someone who will be patient and help her feel safe and loved.
Fee: $105.
Contact: Hope Animal Shelter 792-9200 or hopeanimalshelter.net
Meet: Noon-4 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 8950 N. Joplin Lane, Marana.
Adopt A Friend: Diamond
Diamond - American Staffordshire terrier mix
Age: 8 years.
Qualities: This magnificent, well-mannered lady and her sister lost out when the family split. She loves being the only but does well with other dogs and older children.
Fee: $85, includes Free Vet Care for Life.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org.
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
Adopt A Friend: Penny
Penny, DSH calico
Age: 5 months
Qualities: Penny is quite a princess. She purrs a lot, plays hard and truly loves her sister, Nickel. She has not been exposed to dogs or children but should do well if introduced slowly.
Needs: An indoor-only home. Please, open your home and heart and take her in.
Adoption Fee: $50.00 ($75.00 for two) 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: Classy
Classy-DSH ginger and white
Age: 3 years
Qualities: Sassy and feisty, this ginger lady wants to keep her human all to herself, and is playful, fun and sweet. She loves to play with wands, and when she’s tired, she’ll snooze on the highest perch in the house.
Needs: Needs to be an only fur-kid; doesn’t do well with dogs, and only tolerates non-dominant cats, occasionally.
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: Emerson
EMERSON- Terrier/Min Poodle Mix
Age: 10 weeks
Qualities: Emerson and his brother Frost are playful little boys and get along with everyone they meet.
Fee: 175
Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft (for dogs) and Petco River and Craycroft (for cats) between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt A Friend: Sela
Sela, Quarter horse, Mare
Age: 22 years
Qualities: Sweet little sorrel, leads, loads, and picks up her feet. Needs: An experienced horse person, further training and love.
Fee: $750
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Webster
Webster - Domestic Short Hair
Age: 2
Qualities: Webster is an affectionate and playful little guy and gets along with other cats. He thinks people are pretty awesome too and would love to find that special someone to take him home and shower him with love.
Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application.
Fee: $90 (includes all vaccinations, microchip)
Adopt A Friend: Chapo
Chapo
Age: 2 Years
Qualities: Chapo is a healthy happy 2-3 year old beagle/corgi mix. He is shy and timid and his foster family has worked with him so he has come a long way. Once he warms up to you, he loves to cuddle and be petted. As with most beagles he will need a fenced yard or be kept on a leash while outside. His new family will need to continue to help him feel comfortable around people. He will do best in a quiet home with no young kids, and maybe a cat as a buddy. He gets along fine with cats!
Fee: $150.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Joshua
JOSHUA – GOLDEN RETRIEVER
AGE: 6 years
QUALITIES: This boy is very mellow and sweet. He gets along with cats and other dogs.
NEEDS: Joshua is overweight and as a result, he is not very active. He needs a family that will help him slim down to handsome golden size. He has been largely an outside dog, and he is not housetrained, so he needs a family that can be patient and spend time with him.
FEE: $250 CONTACT: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
MEET: By appointment
Adopt A Friend: M.J.
Name/Breed: M.J./Mastiff-Pit Bull Mix
Age: 3 Years Old
Qualities: M.J. loves playing, giving slobbery kisses and generally acting like a goof. His demeanor is very friendly and affectionate. He is about to graduate from his board and train program and is looking for a foster or adoptive home. His new home will get free, lifetime training support from his current trainers. He would do well in an active home willing to commit to his training. If you foster with Bridge Rescue, we provide a crate, all medical, supplies, toys, food and training at no cost to the foster.
Needs: No cats or small children, please. If the home has other dogs, a meet and greet is required.
Fee: $125 Adoption Fee (no charge to foster M.J.)
Meet: Please contact Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com to schedule a private meet & greet with M.J.
Contact: Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com or call 520-390-6904.