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Max - Greyhound• Age: 4 years.• Qualities: Max is a handsomeboy, decked out in a black and white tuxedo. Sweet and very smart, Max gets along with other large dogs. He is in foster learning about family living. Max is neutered, housebroken, microchipped and current with shots. • Needs: Not cat or small dog tolerant. • Fee: $250.• Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421. Or fill out an adoption application at sagreyhoundadoption.or
Necco - Himalayan Mix• Age: 7 years.• Qualities: She is a lovely and friendly girl who would be very happy not having to share her human with too many other animals. • Fee: $99.• Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or pawsitivelycats.org• Meet: Adoption center, 3432 E. Fort Lowell Road, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays.
Keeley - Black tabby• Age: 4 months• Qualities: This sweet girl has a big heart and a big purr. • Fee: $99. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 241-9670 or PawsCatsEastside@gmail.com• Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
BELLA - SHIH TZU• Age: 9 years.• Qualities: Bella is a sweet and calm little girl who wants to spend her golden years in a warm and loving home. • Needs: She has Valley Fever and is vision impaired due to cataracts.• Fee: $ 175.• Contact: Saving Animals From Euthanasia at 349-8637, safeanimals.com • Meet: Dogs at Petco, 5405 E Broadway, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. SAFE also has cat adoptions at PetSmart, 7727 E. Broadway at Pantano Road, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
YUKI - MIN PIN/ CHIHUAHUA MIX• Age: 2 years. • Qualities: A very friendly and happy little girl. She loves everyone she meets including children.• Fee: $175.• Contact: SAFE.
Ruby - Terrier Mix• ID No.: 437738.• Age: 2 years. • Qualities: Who can resist her face? Ready to go home today.• Fee: Ask for the June adoption specials.• Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 243-5900.
Mr. Adonis - cat• ID No.: 440228.• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: This gorgeous young is boy waiting for you.• Fee: Certified pre-owned special.• Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.
Hank - DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR Tuxedo• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: Hank is a very lucky kitty. He is loving and grateful to be safe and secure. Brushing is one of his favorite pastimes, along with eating. Another cat or two won't be a problem but he hasn't been introduced to dogs. He is FELV/FIV negative. If you're looking for a lap-cat, Hank is your man.• Needs: An indoor-only home.• Fee: $65, which includes spay/neuter and current shots.• Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 207-4024 greenvalleypawspatrol.org• Meet: By appointment.
DELILAH - TABBY • Age: 2 years.• Qualities: Delilah came to us as a kitten with a broken leg, now healed, and is ready to be someone's pampered pet.• Needs: Indoor-only home.• Fee: $75.• Contact: Feline Ink at 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com
CLOUD- GRAY TABBY• Age: years.• Qualities: An affectionate fellow with a velvet coat, Cloud is a laid-back kitty with lots of love to give. • Needs: Indoor-only home.• Fee: $75.• Contact: Feline Ink.
Pez - domestic mediumhair • Age: 4 years.• Qualities: Pez is very loveable and affectionate towards people.• Needs: Extra love and attention during transition.• Fee: $65.• Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Buddy Boy - Staffordshire terrier mix• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: Buddy Boy is the perfect dog for a person who loves Staffies and wants a buddy to help promote the breed. Buddy Boy knows sit, stay, down and loves to play and chase a Frisbee.• Fee: $85.• Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or talgv.org • Meet: TALGV, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily.
Virgo -tabby and white• Age: 14 weeks.• Qualities: Virgo is a darling, mischievous boy who is "all kitten" - friendly, outgoing, and born to play, explore and just generally make your life a lot happier. He has four siblings; they are known collectively as the Zodiac litter.• Fee: $65; two kittens for $100.• Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
Snoopy - beagle• Age: 8 years.• Qualities: Snoopy is a beautiful boy who gets along with everyone: other dogs, cats and kids.• Fee: $100.• Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com• Meet: By appointment.
Luke - Beagle-mix• Age: 4 years.• Qualities: Luke has a great disposition - he loves to give and get lots affection. Luke has a skin condition that is healing really well.• Fee: $50.• Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue.
Magic - quarter horse • Age: 1 year.• Qualities: Magic, a sorrel gelding, has been haltered and gets along well with other horses.• Needs: He is somewhat shy and needs someone experienced.• Fee: $750.• Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at 398-2814 or equinevoices.org• Meet: By appointment.
Amy - Chihuahua mix• ID No.: 749636.• Age: 4 1/2 years.• Qualities: Amy is a loyal sweetheart who bonds tightly to her favorite person. She gets along with other pets, enjoys toys and has terrific manners.• Needs: A stable, loving home where she can forget her painful past.• Fee: $135• 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. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Polly Pie - Domestic Short Hair• ID No.: 752812.• Age: 10 weeks.• Qualities: Polly Pie is one tough kitten who made a huge comeback after suffering head trauma. Despite being wobbly and blind in one eye, this survivor is extremely adventurous and affectionate.• Fee: $100.• Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.