ADOPTABLE PETS AT PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
CONTACT: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare.
ADOPTION HOURS: Noon-7 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends.
PIGGY—Labrador Retriever mix
ID No: A613582.
Age: 7 years.
Story: Piggy came to PACC after her owner passed away; she is now looking for someone to love her and care for her as much as her previous person. She is a very calm, sweet, loving girl who would do best in a home with adults.
Fees: Waived because she is a member of the shelter’s Silver Whiskers Club. Her adopter will only pay the standard $18 licensing fee. Plus, she’ll come spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit, too.
ASPEN—Domestic shorthair
ID: A615999.
Age: 8 years.
Story: Aspen loves to hide in her box. She came to PACC with other cats who have since been adopted. She misses her cat friends and would do best in a home with other cats. Aspen is sweet and shy but seems to gain some confidence when she’s around other animals. She would really like to go to a calm home where she can slowly come out of her shell.
Fees: Aspen is part of our Silver Whiskers Club, which means her adoption fee is waived. She’ll also come spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit.
ADOPTABLE ANIMALS WITH OTHER RESCUE GROUPS
ITSEL — DLH BLACK
Age: 3 years.
Story: Itsel is a very sweet, affectionate kitty who has some allergies, and so is on a special diet. She is pretty easy going, and gets along with other kitties very well. She likes ear scratches, and would love to snuggle with her forever family. She is managing her allergies quite well on her food, and so needs to stay on it. She is available for our Lease for Life program.
Fee: $65 adoption/$50 Lease for Life.
Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org.
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday; closed Sunday-Monday.
BEATRICE
Age: 2 years.
Story: Beatrice came running up when volunteers trapped cats in a trailer park. She meowed nonstop to be sure we would not leave her behind. In her foster home, she shares a room with five other cats and gets along with all of them, especially the males. Due to some minor health issues, Beatrice will be on a prescription food for life but that is well worth the effort for the joy of owning this beauty.
Fee: $40. December is adopt one and get one free. Adoption includes microchip, spaying and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
CUTIE
Age: 1½ years.
Story: Cutie loves to wind around your legs, be picked up, brushed and petted. She will do well with kids, and probably with behaved dogs if introduced properly. Cutie needs an indoor-only home and to be the only cat because she doesn’t seem to like other cats.
Fee: $40. December is adopt one and get one free. Adoption includes microchip, spaying and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley
LA YAQUI — GREYHOUND
Age: 2 years.
Story: La Yaqui is a super cute, petite female greyhound with a white- and fawn- colored coat. She is a happy and outgoing girl who just loves to talk and explore her surroundings which she thinks is quite fun. La Yaqui is also very lovable. LaYaqui needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs.
Fee: $350.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org.
BLACKIE — STAFFIE MIX
Age: 2 years.
Story: “She loved her dogs.” That’s what Blackie’s wonderful mom’s family said about her. When Blackie wandered onto her property, he met Bugsy, and they are now best buddies. They are playful, loving, housebroken boys. If at all possible, Blackie and Bugsy would love to stay together and share that happiest of homes with you.
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.
SYLVESTER — SHORTHAIRED TUXEDO
Age: 9½ years.
Story: Sylvester had a bad experience with a coyote. Try as he might, Sylvester never could get along with the dog he lived with (and he is not crazy about cats either). Sylvester thinks he was meant to be a human-only companion, and in that area he shines. He loves attention, likes to play with toys on strings, and is very curious.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
BUSTER — CHIHUAHUA
Age: 11 months.
Story: Buster is adorable and very good with people and other animals. He is a little cuddle bug that loves to sleep with you and curl up on your lap. He is very playful, so a home with another small dog would be preferred. He is partially housebroken and uses a doggie door. Buster is neutered and current on shots and ready for his forever home.
Fee: $225.
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com.
PECAN
ID: 851877.
Age: One year.
Story: Pecan is a very friendly girl who will make a great addition to any family.
Fee: $80.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext., 106 or visit www.hssaz.org.
Meet: At 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
