ADOPTABLE ANIMALS AT PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Find it: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adoption hours: Noon-7 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekends.
Shaggy — Domestic shorthair Mix
ID No. A547402
Age: 16 years.
Story: Shaggy is a big, friendly guy. He enjoys being petted and getting attention from the volunteers. This senior fellow still has a lot of life left in him and is looking for a quiet home to retire to. If you’re looking for a mellow, older cat to enjoy your afternoons with, Shaggy is the right cat for you. Adoption fees: Waived. Shaggy is a member of our silver whiskers club. All PACC pets go home fully vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit voucher.
Sally — Russian Blue Mix
ID No. A599803.
Age: 2 years.
Story: Sally came to PACC with a litter of kittens and has been helping them grow big and strong in foster care. Now that Sally’s kittens have all gone on to find forever homes, it’s Sally’s turn. Sally is a staff favorite for her friendly and inquisitive personality. She is a petite girl who would do well in any home.
Adoption fee: $30. All PACC pets go home fully vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit voucher.
BUZZBERRY — Lab mix
ID NO. A603340.
Age: 7 years.
Story: Buzzberry is a very sweet dog who knows many commands. While she can be shy at first, she is great on a leash and will quickly warm up to you. She would make a wonderful pet for a family and would love to find her forever home.
Adoption fee: Waived. She will go home with all vaccinations, microchip and a vet visit; a $17 dog licensing fee will apply.
SASSY — DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR MIX
ID No. 595871.
Age: 6 years.
Story: Sassy is a very independent feline. She enjoys her alone time and self entertains. She is ideally suited for an individual who is willing to be slow and patient with her.
Adoption fees: Waived. Sassy will go home with all of her shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher.
Bubbles — Lab/Chow mix
ID No. A590888
Age: 2 years.
Story: Can you believe Bubbles has been searching for a forever home since May? This handsome boy is laid-back and loves sitting outside in the sun getting belly scratches. Bubbles enjoys the outdoors and would do great in a home with a doggie door, so he can bask outside as much as he pleases. Bubbles comes with a free adoption bag, which includes all sorts of toys and treats.
Adoption fees: Waived, because Bubbles is a member of the county shelter’s long-timers club. All PACC pets go home fully vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit voucher. A standard $18 licensing fee applies to all adult dogs.
Moo Moo —American Pit bull terrier mix
ID No. A599882
Age: 2 years.
Story: Moo Moo enjoys going on walks and is very polite on leash. She is a volunteer favorite because she has such great manners. She loves belly rubs and cuddles. Moo Moo is an easy-going girl who would do great with any family.
Adoption fees: Waived, because she is a member of the long-timers club. All PACC pets go home fully vaccinated, microchipped and with a free vet visit voucher. A standard $18 licensing fee applies to all adult dogs.
ADOPTABLE ANIMALS WITH OTHER RESCUE GROUPS
GUNTHER — RED MALE PIT BULL
ID No. 838784.
Age: 1½ years.
Story: Gunther is friendly with everyone he meets. He will need to meet other dogs and kids who will be in new home. Gunther needs daily walks for exercise and basic training.
Adoption fee: $80, plus $19 licensing fee.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 327-6088, Ext. 106 or visit hssaz.org
Meet: At 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. (just off Fort Lowell Road between North Dodge Boulevard and North Country Club Road) 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
KEVIN — BLACK CAT
ID NO. 838077.
Age: 2 years.
Story: Kevin is very friendly and would make a great house cat, preferably in a home without small children because he does not like to be picked up.
Adoption fee: $80.
Contact: Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus.
KAY — BOXER/AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX
Age: 3 months.
Story: Kay and her siblings are playful, friendly puppies that get along with other dogs.
Adoption fee: $175.
Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com
Meet: SAFE has dog adoptions at Petco, 5405 E Broadway, and cat adoptions at PetSmart, 7727 E. Broadway at Pantano Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
CALVIN — HOUND/STAFFORDSHIRE MIX
Age: 2½ years.
Story: Calvin will walk by your side on a leash, loves to cuddle and has lots of fun chasing and retrieving a ball. He has earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate, and he is eager to share his love and companionship.
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.
DILLARD — LONGHAIRED BLACK AND WHITE
Age: 11 months.
Story: Dillard is as sweet as pie, although a bit shy at the moment, having recently come from a house that had many cats. He is a small “teenage” boy who loves people and gets along with other cats.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
AILISH — GREYHOUND
Age: 6 years.
Story: Ailish was one hardworking gal during her day, running in 110 races before she retired and moved to Arizona. This girl is a happy-go-lucky hound, is silly and loves to play and run around in the yard. Ailish gets along well with other dogs and people and is a great companion. She needs to be in a home with no small dogs or cats.
Adoption fee: $350.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org
IRIS — CHIHUAHUA PUG CROSS
Age: 19 months.
Qualities: Iris was a hoarded dog who was not socialized as a puppy. She is a special-needs adoption, although she has come a long way. She is fearful of people and will not approach them. However, in the short time that she has been in her current foster home, she has learned to take treats from the hand and sleeps in bed with her foster mother and other dogs. Iris must be adopted to a dog-savvy home that is familiar with the special challenges of hoarded dogs. She is housebroken, uses a doggie door and gets along great with other dogs.
Fee: $100.
Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com
