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If you can give one of these pets a home, you'll have a friend who will live in your heart forever.
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Petie — Tabby • Age: Kitten. • Qualities: Petie and his siblings became “bottle babies” after losing their mom. He loves playing with toy mice and being cuddled. • Needs: An indoor-only home. • Fee: $65. • Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org • Meet: By appointment.
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Juna — Pit Bull mix • ID No.: 731089. • Age: 4 years. • Qualities: Juna is an outgoing and affectionate volunteer favorite at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. She has been hard at work learning obedience commands and impeccable manners. • Needs: Someone who appreciates dog hugs, daily strolls and relaxing on the couch. • Fee: Waived. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext. 106, or visit hssaz.org • Meet: 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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Rolo — Chihuahua Mix • Age: 8 years. • Qualities: Rolo weighs about 7 pounds and will share his stuffed toys if you’ll play with him. He thinks it is his job to help keep you warm so he’ll snuggle up in your lap or next to you in bed. • Fee: $150. • Contact: Tucson Cold Wet Noses.
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Jericho — Labrador Retriever/RottweileR mix • ID No.: 399713. • Age: 3 years. • Qualities: Jericho is a dog-walker favorite. Sweet and smart, this Lab/Rotti mix boy is very gentle and loves kids. • Fee: $25 • Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 243-5900. • Meet: PACC, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
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Howie — Brown tabby • Age: 6 months. • Qualities: This sweet and endearing little girl would love to warm your lap. • Fee: $74. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco; 11985 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
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PICASSO — ITALIAN GREYHOUND/CHIHUAHUA MIX • Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Picasso can be a little nervous in his kennel but is a loving little guy. He is a sweetheart who loves his naps. • Needs: A patient pet parent who will help him trust again. • Fee: $175. • Contact: SAFE. • Meet: PetSmart, 1175 W. Irvington Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
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JASMINE — DACHSHUND • Age: 5 years. • Qualities: A sweet and loving girl. She likes to sit on your lap and be petted. She is quiet and the perfect companion. • Fee: $250. • Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com • Meet: PetSmart, 1175 W. Irvington Road, west of Interstate 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. SAFE also has adoptions at PetSmart, 7727 E. Broadway, at the northwest corner of Pantano Road, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Waldo — Buff tabby • Age: 6 months. • Qualities: Where’s Waldo? Right here waiting to show you how silly and sweet he is. • Fee: $74. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats. • Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
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Toby and Cassie — Domestic ShortHairs • ID Nos: 738134 and 738137. • Age: 10 and 6 years. • Qualities: Toby and Cassie are mature and outgoing lap cats who would be thrilled to invite you to join their circle of love. • Fee: Waived. • Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
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Rufus — Springer Spaniel mix • Age: 9 years. • Qualities: Rufus is a sweetheart and loves everyone. He is very people-oriented and tilts his head as he listens intently to his foster mom. His big brown eyes will melt your heart. • Fee: $150. • Contact: Tucson Cold Wet Noses at 235-6309 or tucsoncoldwetnoses.com • Meet: By appointment. Cold Wet Noses also brings adoptable dogs to PetSmart, PetSmart, 7727 E. Broadway, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
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Bandit — tricolor Beagle • Age: 8 years. • Qualities: Bandit is a loving, sweet, happy-to-see-everyone gentleman. Typical of his breed, he is intelligent, gentle and good with children and other dogs. You couldn’t ask for a more deserving, devoted companion. • Fee: $85. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or www.talgv.org • Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily.
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Looking for a sweet little young lady? Stop by and meet Jennie.
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This 7-month-old Aussie mix is full of fun, but got tired after being out all day as an ambassador for PACC at Tucson Meet Yourself.
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This 6-year-old hound mix is extremely sweet.
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This 6-year-old love bug wants to sit on your lap.