Photos: Adopt A Friend for week of Sept. 11, 2017
Find a life-long four-legged friend at one of Tucson's caring animal shelters. See contact information under each photograph.
Adopt A Friend: Reba
Reba- female Hound mix ID: 847200 Age: 1 year old Qualities: I am a loving girl that will make a wonderful companion for the right person. Needs: I am looking for a home that will give me the attention that I crave! If that could be you bring any kids or dogs in your home to meet me. Fee: $80+ $19 license Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088 x173 Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin. Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701, Mondays- Saturdays 10 am- 6 pm, or Sundays noon- 5 pm
Adopt A Friend: Marvin
Marvin- male Domestic Shorthair ID: 838237 Age: 2 years old Qualities: I am very independent but will come to you for attention. I LOVE to be affectionate. I will purr and even roll over to let you rub my belly. Playtime is my second favorite thing and I could easily spend my whole day on a cat scratch tree. On my lazy days I will sit in a window and watch for hours. I do well with kids and have been nonreactive with the cats here. Needs: I will need to go to a home that will let me be indoors only and does not have any dogs. I have food sensitivity and will need to be on a special diet as well as Advita for life. Fee: $80 Contact: PAWSH at La Encantada 520-327-6577 Meet: 2905 E. Skyline Dr. Tucson, AZ 85718, Open Daily 11am-6pm
Adopt A Friend: Kalamazoo
Name: Kalamazoo- DSH Buff/cream Age: 6 years Qualities: Very sweet, snuggly, adorable gentle-cat, who loves people, and is content to sit with you and cuddle. He’s a larger kitty, and would love to be your cream coloured house-panther. He gets along with other kitties, and loves to snooze in a comfy spot. We don’t know how he feels about dogs. Needs: Needs snuggles and love, treats and ear scratchies! Fee: $65 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: Pixie
Pet Name & ID: Pixie A612068 Age: 6 month old Breed: Domestic shorthair Mix Story: Pixie is a cute little kitty who is looking for a loving home. She has lots of personality and is quite playful. She is friendly and enjoys being petted. Come meet Pixie today! Fees: Pixie’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Bambi
Pet Name & ID: Bambi A611624 Age: 2 years old Breed: German Shepherd Mix Story: Bambi is a shy and sweet girl who needs some extra time to adjust. Once she gets to know you, she warms up quickly and comes out of her shell. She is reported to get along well with other dogs and is looking for a calm, patient home to settle down in. Fees: Bambi’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. A standard $18 licensing fee applies to all adult dogs. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Magic
Magic - Staffie mix Age: 6 months. Qualities: Magic came to us with paw pads that were swollen and peeling, but that didn't affect her good nature. She's adorable, calm, and attentive to her person. She's a sweet, white and tan 38 pounds who's ready for the best magic moment of all - when you make her yours. Fee: $85. Contact: The Animal Legue 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: Socho
Socho - grey longhair Age: 7 years. Qualities: Socho's dad is in hospice and everyone pretty much agrees that Socho would like to continue to be a one-person companion. That doesn't mean, however, that he's an old fuddy-duddy, because he loves string toys and has lots of energy and affection that he's saving up for you. Fee: $45. Contact: The Animal Legue 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: Martha
Pet name and Breed- MARTHA--Female Golden Retriever/Chow Mix Age: 2 months Qualities: Martha is very sweet and friendly. She gets along with other dogs. Need: Fee: 175 Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com Meet: Petco: Broadway and Craycroft (for dogs) and Petco: Wetmore and 1st Ave (for cats) from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt A Friend: Steffi
Name: Steffi - Greyhound Age: 9 years old Steffi is a very lovable black hound with pretty white markings on her chest. She was a very hardworking hound who ran in 123 races and then went on to raise cute little greyhound puppies. Steffi is a sweet and happy girl who gets along well with people especially those who give her nice back rubs! In return she will give you lots of kisses! This easy going hound deserves to be in a home that will shower her with lots of love and attention and some squeaky toys and a soft bed would be nice too! So what are you waiting for? Give Steffi a call or send her a text she would make a wonderful companion and make you smile every day! Special needs: Steffi needs to be in a home with no cats. Fee: $350 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Jazz
Name: Jazz Breed: Border Collie/Spaniel Mix Age: 1 ½ years Qualities: Friendly and playful neutered male. Crate trained and house broke. Gets along with great with other dogs. Jazz is protective of his family and loves to cuddle. Needs: No cat home. No small children. Fee: $50 + standard Pima County licensing fee Contact: Brooke Basteen at scoobyvet69@yahoo.com Meet: Upon request
Adopt A Friend: Kai
Name: Kai Breed: Pit Bull Mix Age: 3 years Qualities: Gentle but timid and shy neutered male. Crate trained and house broke. Gets along with like-sized dogs - gets his confidence from other dogs (No cats or kids under 10). Training at Tucson’s Kennel Comfort, adoption includes additional training to transition him to the home. Needs: Secure yard and canine companion with a patient home willing to take the time he needs to build trust. Fee: $125 Contact: RAD Rescue, Inc. (661)400-5151 http://radrescueinc.org/ Meet: Upon request
Adopt A Friend: Ginny
Name: Ginny Age: 2 years Qualities: I'd love to belong to someone who will let me use some of my skills by sharing your lap while we discuss the day's news or what you were doing while I kept watch on the house. I'll amuse you with the tricks I've learned playing with my toys; because, even though I've matured, I can still be a kitten at heart. Needs: An indoor-only home with toys and love. Adoption Fee: You can adopt Ginny for $40.00. Adoption includes microchip, spay and current shots. Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520)207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
First it was red balloons tied to sewer grates.
A mama and her kittens stroll through a wash near Rattlesnake Trail in Sabino Canyon.