Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
These groups also need volunteers and donations. the animals featured here have been spayed/neutered and are up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Read more about Tucson's animals and the people who love them at tucson.com/bestfriends.
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Minnie Age: 2 Years Qualities: Minnie is a 2 year-old female who is good with kids, cats and dogs. She is shy right now but is sweet and eager to trust. Minnie has lots of energy and needs a home with a secure yard. Fee: $200.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
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Name/Breed: Baxter – Purebred Chihuahua Age: 15 months old Qualities: Baxter is a total love bug who only wants to be near you, give kisses and roll over for belly rubs. He is a compact 10 pounds who will sleep in his crate but would love to sleep with you. He likes his chew toys. is quiet and sweet, rides great in the car and never begs for food. Baxter would be great in a house that doesn’t have young children under 12. Baxter is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, licensed, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Fee: $150 Contact: Terri at TCWN - email address: terrigoddard@hotmail.com Meet: Please contact Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
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Kodiak, Percheron/Cross, Gelding Age: 7 Years Qualities: Tall, nice, gets along well with other horses, halters, leads, loads, and picks up his feet. Needs: An experienced horse person to train him further. Fee: $1,000 Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814 Meet: By appointment
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Pet name: Tweeters A506691 Breed: Domestic medium-hair mix Age: 6 years Qualities: Sweet Tweeters glides through life with grace and elegance. This beautiful calico girl loves to cuddle and she has loads of soft kisses to trade with you. She is absolutely Purrrrrrrrrrrrfect! Needs: Tweeters needs a home where she can take a sun bath through the window, while watching the birds from the safety of her furever home. Fee: Since Tweeters is one of our senior pets, there is no adoption fee to adopt her. Contact: PimaAnimal CareCenter (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
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Otter - DMH Age: 1 year Qualities: Sweet, affectionate, playful boy! He loves people and will cuddle with you for hours. He loves treats and ear scratches. Needs: He needs to be an only kitty, to protect his fragile immune system, as he has both FIV and FeLV. He needs a family who can understand his needs and who will love him unconditionally. Fee: $35 Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 5278 E. 21st Street; 520.571.7839 Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
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Scruff — Tortoiseshell
Age: 1½ years.
Qualities: Scruff is a young, friendly girl who is as good-natured as she is beautiful. She gets along well with other cats and would love to find a forever home.
Need: Indoor-only home
Fee: $75
Contact: Feline Ink, 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com
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Onyx - black domestic short hair Age: 3 years. Qualities: Onyx is a handsome, shiny, jet-black "purr box." He is extremely friendly; loves to play, sleep, and cuddle with his family; and is used to other animals. 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.
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Name/Breed: Rutger – Mastiff/Cane Corso Mix Age: 1 Year Old Qualities: Rutger has the best smile around. He is learning basic obedience and doing great. He is also being extensively socialized with other dogs so will do great with just about everyone but will do best with dogs on the more playful side. Rutger is also crate-trained, house-trained, neutered, micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on vaccines. Lifelong training support is included in his adoption to ensure he will continue to be successful. 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!
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Pet name: Pudding A506515 Breed: Chihuahua Age: 5 years Qualities: This little bundle of joy will warm your heart and your home in no time. Oh, and she’ll warm your lap too! Pudding is happy to be an only dog, but fits well in multi-dog households too. She loves to crawl under the covers and sleep close to heart. Needs: If your looking for a lap dog, Pudding is the girl for you! Fee: Since Pudding is a senior pet, there is no adoption fee to adopt her. A $15.00 License fee will apply Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell. 520-243-5900
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Maisy - short Staffie mix Age: 6 years. Qualities: Maisy is sweet and eager to please. She loved to sleep with the kids in her family, is good with other dogs, knows commands, and is conveniently small in stature. 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.
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Napoleon - Boxer Age: Approximately 1 year old Qualities: This very handsome, muscular fellow is Napoleon. He is about a year old and full of life. Napoleon would like you to know that he loves to play with other dogs and loves to go for walks. Napoleon has lots of energy and is seeking an active, loving family. Contact: HOPE Animal Shelter, 792-9200 or http://hopeanimalshelter.net for an application. Fee: $105 (includes license fee) Meet: Noon-4pm, Fridays-Sunda
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Pet name and Breed: ROXIE- Terrier Mix Age: 2 years Qualities:Roxie is a sweet and calm little girl that loves to cuddle. Need: Fee: 175 Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
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Name/Breed: Fiesta – Pittie Mix Age: Four Years Old Qualities: Fiesta is a very mellow little girl who is in foster care through PACC, is good on a leash, gives great kisses, loves to snuggle, lay on the couch and watch tv. She absolutely the sweetest cutie pie. She does fabulously well with other dogs, male and female. Fiesta is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed, and house-trained. Fee: $15 Contact: Please email foster mom Cara at crspec@q.com, courtesy of Bridge Rescue for Dogs. Meet: Contact Cara to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
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Name: Dylan - Greyhound Age: 2-1/2 years old Qualities: Dylan is a very active and mischievous greyhound. Dylan will not let you pass him by without demanding tummy rubs! He loves people and even goes to work with his foster mom. He rides well in the car. There is never a dull moment with Dylan around! Wouldn't you love to bring this sparkle of joy into your life? Dylan is neutered, microchipped and current on all shots. Needs: Dylan would be happiest with another medium to large dog and a forever person who would take him on regular adventures. Fee: $300 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Brandy, grey tabby Age: 8 months Qualities: One of a litter of 6, she is the prima donna and likes things on her own terms. She loves to play and do the normal things kittens do. She doesn't like being confined, particularly in a kennel or carrier. Brandy is a beautiful girl and does well with her mom, Tequila, so she will probably do best with an older cat. Needs: a home with lots of love and attention. Adoption Fee: $40. Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520)207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
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Name: Candy (#506574) Gender: Female Color: Orange tabby Age: A lovely senior citizen at 16 years old Qualities: Very sweet and snuggly; needs someone special to take care her in her golden years. Pima Animal Care Center 4000 N Silverbell Rd Shelter Hours: M-F: noon to 7 PM Weekends: 10 AM to 5 PM Closed the last Sunday of every month
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Name/Breed: Jani / Pit Bull Terrier Age: 8 months old Qualities: Our pretty Jani is here to make your whole year better! Jani is a lovely girl who is only about 8 months old, and as sweet as can be. She is great with other dogs, great in the house, great with kids ...she's just great! And she is spayed, has all shots and a microchip, so she is all ready to go to her new home. Jani is just a little love who is waiting for that wonderful person all her own Fee: $125 Contact: SaveThePetsAZ at 520-477-2PET Meet: Call SaveThePetsAZ to arrange a meeting at your convenience