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Find you newest best friend at one of Southern Arizona's animal shelters.
Adopt A Friend: Trooper
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Trooper –Male Australian shepherd mix
ID: 833539
Age: 4 years
Qualities: Trooper is a very shy boy that loves hanging out with other dogs!
Needs: A patient home where the whole family gives him the time he needs to adjust to a new setting.
Fee: $80 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520)327-6088 ext. 173
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Woody
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Woody
Age: 9 Years
Qualities: Woody is a really great, sweet, mellow dog, and he’s perfect for a first time owner. Woody is a fun loving and gentle beagle looking for a new home. He enjoys walks, being brushed, tug of war with toys and being hugged. He is a very kind dog who gets along with kids and other animals.
Fee: $100.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Catillac
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Catillac-DSH buff tabby
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: This beautiful and sweet kitty came to us with her babies; they’re all grown up and adopted, but we’re still looking for her forever home. She’s playful but well mannered, affectionate and quiet. Catillac is a lovely girl, and gets along with other kitties without any trouble at all! She loves chin scratchies and will chat with you, if you take the time to sit with her for snuggles.
Needs: Catillac needs a family who will play with her, as she’s only 2! She needs snuggles and love, play time and quiet, and of course, kitty treats!
Fee: $65
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
Adopt A Friend: Ralph
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RALPH-Miniature Poodle Mix
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Ralph is a lap dog and loves to cuddle and be held. He gets along with other dogs.
Fee: 175
Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco: Broadway and Craycroft (for dogs) and Petco: Wetmore and 1st Ave (for cats) from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt A Friend: O'Riley
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O’Riley — shepherd, rottie, shar-pei mix
Age: 11 years.
Qualities: O’Riley has been very good with someone who has physical challenges. He knows many commands, but the best part of him is his big, gentle, loving heart. He’s a wonderful companion.
Fee: $50 holiday special; O’Riley also comes with free vet care for life.
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, except closed on Christmas.
Adopt A Friend: Allie
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Allie, Dilute Tortoiseshell
Age: 6 months
Qualities: People love her unusual markings of gray and brown. She loves being wrapped in fuzzy blankets, and still kneads on things. So who wouldn’t want a baby kitty like Allie? She loves to play and will be so happy with a gentle person who will love her.
Needs: Allie will do fine in a permanent indoor-only home.
Adoption fee: Allie is only $35 in December, which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Adopt A Friend: Echo
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Echo — Greyhound Mix
Age: 2-1/2 years old
Echo is a very special greyhound mix. He came to us with a broken leg and was quite sick. We originally named him Jesse’s Chance. As you can see he is completely healed now and is feeling much better but is looking for a family who is home most of the time to hang out with. He is a people loving kind of guy! Echo is also a happy and playful hound and does not mind cats. All Echo wants for Christmas is his forever home for the holidays and maybe some squeaky Santa toys! Can you make his wish come true?
Special needs: Echo would prefer to be an only dog.
Christmas Special: $200
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Jewel
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Jewel, A582179
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Story: Jewel is a 2-year-old tabby, with a beautiful tortoise colored coat. Jewel was surrendered to PACC, because her owner was moving and could no longer look after her. Jewel is a quiet cat, but still enjoys being pet by shelter staff. Jewel would be the perfect holiday gift to you and your family!
Fees: Jewel’s adoption fee is waived, due to the length of her stay at PACC. Plus, she will also go home with all of her vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit!
Where: Find Jewel at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Marbles
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MARBLES — DSH
Age: 3 yrs 8 mos
Qualities: Marbles is a sweet, relaxed lady who enjoys a comfy couch. She’s not much of a play girl, more of the companion type who enjoys having conversations with her human friends.
Fee: $99 which includes alter, microchip and vaccinations
Contact: Please visit Marbles at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193
Adopt A Friend: Provolone
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Provolone — Female domestic medium hair mix
ID: 830457
Age: 8 year female
Qualities: Provolone loves snuggles, but you won’t find her at the shelter. She is in a foster home, until we find her the perfect forever home!
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe.
Fee: $50
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088.
Meet: Foster Home, contact the shelter for details! 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Bri Bri
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Bri Bri, A583092
Age: 3 years old
Breed: Chinese Sharpei and Labrador Retriever Mix
Story: Bri Bri is a 3-year-old Chinese Sharpei and Labrador Retriever mix. She is a shy dog, but shelter staff have noted that once she gets to know you she can be very affectionate. Bri Bri would make a perfect fit for a patient family looking to give Bri Bri a loving home, along with the confidence boost she deserves!
Fees: Bri Bri is available at PACC for $30! She will also go home with all of her vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit.
Where: Find Bri Bri at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Bailey
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BAILEY — Shepherd blend
Age: 7 yrs
Qualities: Bailey is a staff and volunteer favorite — described as a well behaved, living teddy bear. She’s a gentle girl with a heart of gold. Bailey is an easy walker, not big on chasing after a ball — but given the opportunity, she will roll on her back and give herself back scratches. She is all things wonderful.
Fee: $125 which includes alter, vaccinations, microchip and license.
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. Open for adoptions M-F 2pm — 7pm and Sat & Sun 10 am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Peggy
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Peggy – Pit Bull Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Peggy is a happy fun girl who is good as gold when you need to leave on her own. She just sits or lays calmly and nicely. When you are there she will greet you enthusiastically and then calm down by your feet or cuddle next to you. Peggy has so much love in her. She’s a goofball at times and would enjoy some young friends to play with. She also can make friends pretty easily with other canines....currently she is best friends with another female and the two enjoy sniffing around and exploring together. She has no resource guarding issues at all and is happy to share her food, toys and treats. Peggy is spayed, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Fee: $50
Contact: Jeanette at Lifeline of Oro Valley Rescue (LOVAR) — call or text to 520-979-2282
Meet: Please contact Jeanette to arrange a meeting with Peggy at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend: Gingersnap
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Gingersnap — snowshoe Siamese
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Gingersnap is a loving kitty who adores all kinds of toys and sitting in your lap. So if life’s been a little dull for you lately, her goal is to rectify that.
Fee: $25 — holiday special.
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, except closed on Christmas.
Adopt A Friend: Dreamcatcher
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Dreamcatcher, Arab, Gelding
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Sweet, Friendly, gets along with other horses. Leads, picks up feet.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person.
Fee: $750
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 520-398-2814, info@equinevoices.org
Meet: By appointment
Adopt A Friend: Trooper
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Trooper –Male Australian shepherd mix
ID: 833539
Age: 4 years
Qualities: Trooper is a very shy boy that loves hanging out with other dogs!
Needs: A patient home where the whole family gives him the time he needs to adjust to a new setting.
Fee: $80 + $18 (licensing fee)
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520)327-6088 ext. 173
Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Woody
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Woody
Age: 9 Years
Qualities: Woody is a really great, sweet, mellow dog, and he’s perfect for a first time owner. Woody is a fun loving and gentle beagle looking for a new home. He enjoys walks, being brushed, tug of war with toys and being hugged. He is a very kind dog who gets along with kids and other animals.
Fee: $100.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Catillac
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Catillac-DSH buff tabby
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: This beautiful and sweet kitty came to us with her babies; they’re all grown up and adopted, but we’re still looking for her forever home. She’s playful but well mannered, affectionate and quiet. Catillac is a lovely girl, and gets along with other kitties without any trouble at all! She loves chin scratchies and will chat with you, if you take the time to sit with her for snuggles.
Needs: Catillac needs a family who will play with her, as she’s only 2! She needs snuggles and love, play time and quiet, and of course, kitty treats!
Fee: $65
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
Adopt A Friend: Ralph
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RALPH-Miniature Poodle Mix
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Ralph is a lap dog and loves to cuddle and be held. He gets along with other dogs.
Fee: 175
Contact: 520-349-8637,www.safeanimals.com
Meet: Petco: Broadway and Craycroft (for dogs) and Petco: Wetmore and 1st Ave (for cats) from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday
Adopt A Friend: O'Riley
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O’Riley — shepherd, rottie, shar-pei mix
Age: 11 years.
Qualities: O’Riley has been very good with someone who has physical challenges. He knows many commands, but the best part of him is his big, gentle, loving heart. He’s a wonderful companion.
Fee: $50 holiday special; O’Riley also comes with free vet care for life.
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, except closed on Christmas.
Adopt A Friend: Allie
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Allie, Dilute Tortoiseshell
Age: 6 months
Qualities: People love her unusual markings of gray and brown. She loves being wrapped in fuzzy blankets, and still kneads on things. So who wouldn’t want a baby kitty like Allie? She loves to play and will be so happy with a gentle person who will love her.
Needs: Allie will do fine in a permanent indoor-only home.
Adoption fee: Allie is only $35 in December, which includes spay/neuter and current shots.
Contact Info: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
Adopt A Friend: Echo
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Echo — Greyhound Mix
Age: 2-1/2 years old
Echo is a very special greyhound mix. He came to us with a broken leg and was quite sick. We originally named him Jesse’s Chance. As you can see he is completely healed now and is feeling much better but is looking for a family who is home most of the time to hang out with. He is a people loving kind of guy! Echo is also a happy and playful hound and does not mind cats. All Echo wants for Christmas is his forever home for the holidays and maybe some squeaky Santa toys! Can you make his wish come true?
Special needs: Echo would prefer to be an only dog.
Christmas Special: $200
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Jewel
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Jewel, A582179
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix
Story: Jewel is a 2-year-old tabby, with a beautiful tortoise colored coat. Jewel was surrendered to PACC, because her owner was moving and could no longer look after her. Jewel is a quiet cat, but still enjoys being pet by shelter staff. Jewel would be the perfect holiday gift to you and your family!
Fees: Jewel’s adoption fee is waived, due to the length of her stay at PACC. Plus, she will also go home with all of her vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit!
Where: Find Jewel at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Marbles
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MARBLES — DSH
Age: 3 yrs 8 mos
Qualities: Marbles is a sweet, relaxed lady who enjoys a comfy couch. She’s not much of a play girl, more of the companion type who enjoys having conversations with her human friends.
Fee: $99 which includes alter, microchip and vaccinations
Contact: Please visit Marbles at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193
Adopt A Friend: Provolone
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Provolone — Female domestic medium hair mix
ID: 830457
Age: 8 year female
Qualities: Provolone loves snuggles, but you won’t find her at the shelter. She is in a foster home, until we find her the perfect forever home!
Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe.
Fee: $50
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088.
Meet: Foster Home, contact the shelter for details! 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Bri Bri
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Bri Bri, A583092
Age: 3 years old
Breed: Chinese Sharpei and Labrador Retriever Mix
Story: Bri Bri is a 3-year-old Chinese Sharpei and Labrador Retriever mix. She is a shy dog, but shelter staff have noted that once she gets to know you she can be very affectionate. Bri Bri would make a perfect fit for a patient family looking to give Bri Bri a loving home, along with the confidence boost she deserves!
Fees: Bri Bri is available at PACC for $30! She will also go home with all of her vaccinations, a microchip, and a free vet visit.
Where: Find Bri Bri at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Bailey
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BAILEY — Shepherd blend
Age: 7 yrs
Qualities: Bailey is a staff and volunteer favorite — described as a well behaved, living teddy bear. She’s a gentle girl with a heart of gold. Bailey is an easy walker, not big on chasing after a ball — but given the opportunity, she will roll on her back and give herself back scratches. She is all things wonderful.
Fee: $125 which includes alter, vaccinations, microchip and license.
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. Open for adoptions M-F 2pm — 7pm and Sat & Sun 10 am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Peggy
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Peggy – Pit Bull Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Peggy is a happy fun girl who is good as gold when you need to leave on her own. She just sits or lays calmly and nicely. When you are there she will greet you enthusiastically and then calm down by your feet or cuddle next to you. Peggy has so much love in her. She’s a goofball at times and would enjoy some young friends to play with. She also can make friends pretty easily with other canines....currently she is best friends with another female and the two enjoy sniffing around and exploring together. She has no resource guarding issues at all and is happy to share her food, toys and treats. Peggy is spayed, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines.
Fee: $50
Contact: Jeanette at Lifeline of Oro Valley Rescue (LOVAR) — call or text to 520-979-2282
Meet: Please contact Jeanette to arrange a meeting with Peggy at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend: Gingersnap
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Gingersnap — snowshoe Siamese
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Gingersnap is a loving kitty who adores all kinds of toys and sitting in your lap. So if life’s been a little dull for you lately, her goal is to rectify that.
Fee: $25 — holiday special.
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, except closed on Christmas.
Adopt A Friend: Dreamcatcher
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Dreamcatcher, Arab, Gelding
Age: 6 years
Qualities: Sweet, Friendly, gets along with other horses. Leads, picks up feet.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person.
Fee: $750
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 520-398-2814, info@equinevoices.org
Meet: By appointment
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