Photos: Adopt a friend
Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Nick
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 8 weeks
Qualities: Nick is a very sweet and friendly puppy. He has siblings looking for a home, too.
Fee: $175
Contact: 520-349-8637, www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco Broadway and Craycroft between 11AM to 2PM every Saturday.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Rutger
Breed: Mastiff/Cane Corso Mix
Age: 9 months 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. He would love to find his forever home - could it be with you? 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!
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!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Kachetona, Female
Breed: American Stafforshire Terrier
Age: 9 years
Qualities: Such a SWEET and Gentle Lady! Please consider adopting a senior dog and giving her a home. She is the Ideal Senior!
Fee: Adoption Specials $125 or Foster, and Foster to Adopt Program. Senior for Seniors available.
Contact: Pima Paws For Life. 520-867-1193. info@pimapawsforlife.org
Meet: 7am-11am & 2-5 pm daily at 2509-2 W Zinnia Ave, 85705.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Juliet
Breed: Calico
Age: 3 years
Qualities: Juliet is a sweetheart of a lap cat, gentle and affectionate, waiting patiently for her forever home.
Needs: Indoor-only home.
Fee: $75
Contact: Feline Ink, 795–1312; felineinksanctuary.org
Meet: Cats are shown by appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Abby
Breed: Labrador/Spaniel Mix
Age: 2 Years Old
Qualities: Abby at 40 pounds is a wonderful young and playful dog who loves to go on walks, rides well in the car, gets along great with other dogs of all sizes and uses the doggie door. We think she would do great with kids as well. Abby is spayed, has all her vaccines, is micro-chipped, licensed and crate-trained.
Needs: Abby really enjoys being with other dogs, so we feel a home with at least one other dog would be best.
Fee: $125
Contact: Please email Terri at terrigoddard@hotmail.com, Tucson Cold Wet Noses (TCWN)
Meet: Email Terri to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Annabella
Breed: Draft cross mare
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Very sweet, loves to be groomed, gets along well with other horses. Can be haltered, lead, picks up feet.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person.
Fee: $1,200
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, (520) 398-2814, info@equinevoices.org
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Jake
Age: 18 Months
Qualities: Jake is an 18-month-old beagle mix who walks well on a leash and loves giving kisses. He is friendly and affectionate and gets along with everyone including cats, other dogs and kids.
Fee: $200
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Luke
ID No.: A498893
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Age: 3 years old
Qualities: Our volunteers have stated that "Luke is a happy, laid back dude." He is outgoing, social and loves to snuggle, too!
Needs: Luke needs a home where he can be inside and would love to share his home with other cats as he gets along well with them.
Fee: $30 adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines and microchip.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). 520-724-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Hannah
ID No.: A498964
Breed: Poodle/Shih-tzu
Age: 7 years old
Qualities: Hannah is a sweet, easy going lap dog!
Needs: Hannah loves attention and would thrive in a home with someone who is committed to lots of cuddle and play time.
Fee: Hannah’s adoption fee is only $30 plus the $15 license fee.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). 520-724-5900
Meet: 4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Cisco
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
ID No.: 789518
Age: 7 years
Qualities: Cisco is a snuggly, affectionate, declawed gentleman with a charming personality.
Needs: A permanent place in your lap and heart.
Fee: $25
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 Dodge Boulevard and Country Club Road) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Minerva
Breed: Longhaired dilute calico
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Minerva is “drop-dead” gorgeous and has a very sociable and charming personality to match. There are also 4 more beautiful calicos (all female, of course) available from the same household.
Fee: $45
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., 7 days a week.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Ralphie
Breed: Dachshund
ID No.: 790683
Age: 8 years
Qualities: Ralphie is a loyal lap dog, tried and true.
Needs: A quiet, all-adult household where he can shine.
Fee: $31
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 Dodge Boulevard and Country Club Road) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Nova
Breed: Hound/shepherd mix
Age: 4 ½ years
Qualities: Nova is an affectionate, outgoing guy. He is good on a leash and around people that he has been chosen to attend and participate in numerous public events his fall.
Fee: $85
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org
Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., 7 days a week.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Koney
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Like with so many of our rescues, Koney was rescued from Pima Animal Care Center just hours before his deadline was up. We have addressed his needs, and he is now ready to move on to his forever home. Koney loves to play with other dogs, enjoys his toys and walks great on a leash. His favorite thing is being with his people. He knows his basic commands and, as with most Shepherds, he is protective of his home. He is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Needs: No small children or cats, please.
Fee: $65 (half-off adoptions this month in celebration of Pit Bull Awareness Month)
Contact: Fern at Big Heads Bigger Hearts Rescue - email address: Bigheadsbiggerhearts@gmail.com or call 520-406-1647.
Meet: Please contact Fern to arrange a meeting at your convenience!
Adopt a Friend
Name: Bailey
Breed: DSH gray tabby
Age: 5 months
Qualities: Bailey and her litter-mate, Brandy, are definitely 2 peas in a pod. They look so much alike that we put different color collars on them to tell them apart. As with most kittens, Bailey likes to play with toys, especially with feather wands. She also likes to be picked up and petted but on her own terms. She will probably do best with an older cat.
Needs: A household where she will be receive plenty of love and attention.
Adoption Fee: $50
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Meet: By appointment, give us a call.
Adopt a Friend
Name: Bailey
Breed: Schnauzer mix
Age: 5 years old
Qualities: Bailey comes with quite a story - she was abandoned and lived on her own in a neighborhood for over a year. Now that she has been rescued, she is working on regaining her confidence and is ready for a home that will keep her safe and secure forever. Beautiful little Bailey is a petite 25 pounds. She is great on a leash and enjoys walks and cuddles. Bailey is spayed, house-trained, learning basic commands, loves kids and other dogs. Bailey is also micro-chipped, licensed and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Needs: As with many small breeds like hers, Bailey has a low grade luxating patella (non-surgical) that may need some supportive care in the future.
Fee: $15
Contact: Foster Mom Katie at katieyoung09@hotmail.com or call 928-701-1423, courtesy of Bridge Rescue for Dogs.
Meet: Please call Katie to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
Deputy Alejandro Alcantara first met the injured dog on a call last month.