Photos: Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Heidi
Breed: Shepherd
Age: 1 year old
Qualities: A lovely Shepherd girl is just waiting for you to come alone. Meet our wonderful Heidi, a sweet and fun dog ready to start her new life with her new family. Heidi is so pretty - and so nice! She is great with other dogs, house trained, great on a leash, and a perfect companion. And Heidi also goes to her new home already spayed, with all shots and a microchip so you know she will stay forever.
To meet our Heidi, please call Save The Pets AZ at 520.477.2PET. Give us a call and meet the lovely Heidi. You will be so glad you did!
Fee: $125
Adopt a Friend
Name: Armani
Breed: Blue DMH
Age: 6 years young
Qualities: This beautiful cat is as regal as his name implies. Armani was adopted from Paws Patrol in April 2009 and went to live in a home with 3 other cats. Everything went quite well until two small dogs became part of the family. Armani was terrorized by the dogs and so after six years, his family returned him to Paws Patrol. Personality, charm, handsome looks, Armani has it all.
Needs: His preferred home will be one where he is with another cat and/or a well-behaved dog. Pet him, brush him and love him and he will be your friend for life.
Adoption Fee: $40
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: By appointment, give us a call.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Tyson
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Age: 3 years old
ID No.: 789890
Qualities: Watch out world here comes Tyson! He is a beautiful 3-year-old pit bull mix! Tyson was brought to the HSSA as a stray. He is treat motivated and since he has been enrolled in HSSA’s Canine College he has learned all of his basic commands. Tyson has endless amounts of energy. He loves to run, jog and play with rope toys and kongs. Tyson would do great with older kiddos. Tyson must be the only dog in the house because he is not too keen on sharing his love and attention. Tyson is a beautiful boy and needs someone to take a chance on him. He won’t let you down!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Monty
ID No.: A478654
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Monty is a very playful and rambunctious fella’ with loads of kisses to trade. If you are looking for a walking companion, Monty is the guy for you!
Needs: Monty needs a place to call home. He wouldn’t mind a yard to play in once in while, but he prefers to lounge around inside with his people.
Fee: Since Monty is one of our long-time resedents, he has no adoption fee. A $15.00 license fee will still apply.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). 520-243-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Frieda
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Frieda came to us from South Carolina – on this Thanksgiving Day, we want to say how grateful we are to her amazing rescuers who made the drive because she needed help and no one local was willing to step up. Frieda has excelled with us and has become quite the polite, fun little lady. She is a mature American Pit Bull Terrier with her signature frosted face and the perfect balance of snuggle and get-up-and-go. Frieda is always ready for a game of chase, tug or flirt pole and never tires early on a walk, but is equally content with downtime under her blankie. She is the quintessential pit bull – part velvet, part steel. She has captured the hearts of everyone who has worked with her, and we know she will do the same to the lucky family who welcomes her. Frieda is house-trained and very clean, never destructive, crate-trained, and a dream on a leash. She knows basic obedience and her adoption includes training and behavior support for life. She will also receive discounted boarding and daycare services. Frieda could live with the right other dog and does great with all humans, from kiddos to grandmas.
Needs: No cats, please.
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
Name: Leo
Breed: Queensland heeler purebred
Age: 11 months
Qualities: Leo knows many commands and is house- and crate-trained. His mom said, "He just wants to love and be loved and be your loyal companion." What else is there?
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: Patrick
Breed: Golden retriever
Age: 5 years
Qualities: Patrick is a sweet, friendly dog who loves everyone. He gets along with other dogs; cats unknown. He is housebroken & has lots of energy.
Needs: Patrick needs some basic training to make him a wonderful family member.
Fee: $250
Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653.
Meet: By appointment
Adopt a Friend
Name: Bella Mia
Breed: Longhaired grey
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Bella Mia is beautiful, quiet and cuddly. She is best as a one-to-a-family girl as she would prefer you to herself without competition from any other critters.
Fee: $45
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: Brody
ID No.: A501519
Breed: Domestic Short-hair mix
Age: 8 months old
Qualities: Who can resist those amber colored eyes? Brody is a real charmer. He adapts well and yearns for TLC.
Needs: Brody is one of the cats that we recently rescued from a hoarding situation. Even though he was scared at first, it didn’t take him long to warm up. He is a real cuddle bug.
Fee: Brody is available for $30.00
Contact: PimaAnimal CareCenter (PACC). 520-243-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell.
Adopt a Friend
Chance, Quarter horse, Mare Age: 22 Years Qualities: Chance is a beautiful, Dun, Quarterhorse, Mare. She leads, loads, and picks up her feet. Needs: An experienced horse person and further training. Fee: $750 Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 520-398-2814, info@equinevoices.org Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Beagle-Mix Puppies Age: 7 Months Qualities: Allie, Nelly and Jasmine are three beagle-mix puppies that came to us along with their mom Minnie. If you are looking for a beagle mix puppy, you need look no further. Fee: $225.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Gracie—Seal Point Siamese—13-years-old --#786777 Gracie has the biggest most beautiful eyes that will melt your heart. She also has the personality to match her lovely looks. Gracie has experience living with cats and dogs and is great. For the most part, Gracie enjoys sitting in laps and watching television. Gracie had to spend some time in foster care here at the HSSA and she did wonderfully. She acclimates well to new situations and is always as cool as cucumber! As a senior pet, Gracie has a $10 adoption fee. Please stop by today to meet this lovely girl.
Deputy Alejandro Alcantara first met the injured dog on a call last month.