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Find your new best friend at one of Southern Arizona's animal shelters.
Adopt A Friend: Merlin
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Merlin, Labrador Retriever mixÂ
Age: 3 years old Story: Merlin is a handsome boy! Merlin was brought to Pima Animal Care in November as a stray. He is outgoing, loves his walks, and is great on a leash. Merlin’s stay at PACC is long overdue, so let’s find Merlin his forever home today! Fees: Since Merlin has been with us at Pima Animal Care since November, his adoption fee has been waived. He will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit. A standard $17 license fee will apply. Where: Find Stuart at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Smithers
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Smithers â a 3 year old Bulldog mix
Smithers was rescued from Pima Animal Care Center in late October. He had kennel cough, an adverse reaction to his neuter causing an infection, and open skin wounds on his rear legs. Despite all the pain he must have been in, Smithers proved to be one loving guy! He has fully recovered from the kennel cough and neuter infection and his leg wounds have improved drastically. Smithers suffers from some serious genetic and Bulldog prevalent âbowingâ of his front legs. The bowing causes him occasional pain and discomfort which is managed with as needed pain meds. He still enjoys a short, slow-paced walk around the neighborhood or a brief play session with his submissive and mellow female doggy friend. Smithers would do best as an only dog â he has been successfully introduced to a low energy and very submissive female fine; however, males and high energy dogs are not a good fit (include small dogs). Smithers also should not go to a home with cats or small animals (ferrets, birds, bunnies, etc). He LOVES children â he currently lives with four young kids and plays in their plastic ball pit and snuggles up to everyone. He enjoys, or demands, regular belly rubs from everyone in the home. Smithers is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. He is housebroken and crate trained, although his current foster no longer crates him when they are away from the home because he is not destructive and usually just sleeps on his dog bed. He is currently on antifungal medication with labs requiring rechecking in February. Due to the severity of the infection, it is possible that additional medication will be required and likely pain management for life for the leg bowing. If you would like to meet Smithers, please fill out an adoption application online at:www.radrescueinc.org or call 661-400-5151. His adoption fee is $125.
Adopt A Friend: Lola
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Lola â Coonhound/Mastiff Mix
Age: 1 year old Qualities: Lola enjoys playing with her foster dog siblings and is just as happy to chill out at your feet. She is a calm, sweet puppy who loves people, walks great on a leash and would love to find her forever home. Lola is spayed, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats, please. Fee: $50 Contact: Jeanette at Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue (LOVAR) â call/text to 520-979-2282 Meet: Please contact Jeanette to schedule a meet & greet with Lola.
Adopt A Friend: Carly
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Carly, Draft/Cross Mare
Age: 12 Years Qualities: Beautiful and sweet. Gets along well with other horses. Halters, leads, loads, and picks up feet. Needs: An experienced horse person, further training, and love. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, (520) 398-2814 Meet: By Appointment Fee: $800
Adopt A Friend: Kate
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KATE â American Staffordshire Terrier
Age: 7 yrs 3 mos Qualities: Not only is Kate a sweetheart, but sheâs a fun dog too! Sheâs a wonderful pup, loves people and really enjoys going on walks. Kate is currently at doggy school and is earning great grades, when adopted she will come with training support for life. Needs: Kate would like to be your only dog. Fee: Free to a qualified applicant. Sponsored adoption includes: alter, microchip, license and vaccinations. Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Gaston
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Gaston â brindle hound mix
Age: 11 years. Qualities: Gaston’s circumstances changed and he has been given this chance to find a home where, as an 11-year-old who still has lots of energy, he’ll have the pleasure of more company. Fee: $85 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.
Adopt A Friend: Emmett
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Emmett â shorthaired tabby and white
Age: 2 1/2 years. Qualities: Emmett is a healthy, strong boy who is a very loving, sweet kitty. He wants to be the leader of the pack, so would probably do best as an only child. Fee: $45. 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.
Adopt A Friend: Toby
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TOBY- Schnauzer Mix
Age: 4 years Qualities: Toby loves to go on car rides and loves his people. Need: He needs a home with no other dogs and no small children. 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: Lip
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Lip âMale American Bulldog Mix
ID: 835674 Age: 1 year Qualities: Lip loves to play! He gets along well with other dogs and loves people! Needs: A fun home where he can get ample play time and exercise. Lip weighs over 80 lbs. and will need a home that can deal with BIG puppy behavior! 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: Barney
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BARNEY â DSH
Age: 9 yrs 5 mos Qualities: Barney is a cool, confident cat! He enjoys the company of his human friends and other cats. He likes to spend his days laying in the sink, and hanging out on a scratching post. Barney was born with a deformed ear, but that just makes him even more handsome!! Fee: $99 Contact: Meet Barney at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 867-1193, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave.
Adopt A Friend: Juan
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Juan, brown tabby
Age: 6 months Qualities: He is a handsome brown tabby who has been adjusting well to lots of new humans and cats in his life. Juan loves to be petted and can purr up a storm. What he really needs now is a home where he can continue to feel safe and have new adventures. Needs: an indoor-only home with lots of affection. Adoption fee: Juan is only $50.00, 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: Lola
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Lola- Female domestic short hair mix
ID: 722095 Age: 4.5 year female Qualities: Lola is very curious and loves to be pet! She is very sweet and has been homeless now for over 150 days. Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe. Fee: $80 Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088. Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Hooligan
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Name: Hooligan â Greyhound mix
Age: 6 years old Hooligan is really a sweet greyhound mix who loves people. Don’t let his name fool you! He is a smaller dog weighing in at only 49 lbs. Hooligan is a very mellow dog and one of his favorite things to do is cuddle. Hooligan is hoping this New Year will bring him a new forever home with a loving and compassionate family who would love a great companion. Let’s make his dream come true! Special needs: Hooligan needs to be in a home with no cats or other dogs. He prefers people! Fee: $300 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Jack Jack
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Jack Jack, Turkish Van MixÂ
Age: 2 years old Story: Jack Jack is a black and white Turkish Van Mix, who was surrender to Pima Animal Care due to his owner’s allergies. He is playful and gets along well with other cats. Due to Jack Jack’s previous bite history, he would do best with a family without children. Come meet Jack Jack at PACC today! Fees: Jack Jack has a $30 adoption fee. In addition, he will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher. Where: Find Lady at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Merlin
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Merlin, Labrador Retriever mixÂ
Age: 3 years old Story: Merlin is a handsome boy! Merlin was brought to Pima Animal Care in November as a stray. He is outgoing, loves his walks, and is great on a leash. Merlin’s stay at PACC is long overdue, so let’s find Merlin his forever home today! Fees: Since Merlin has been with us at Pima Animal Care since November, his adoption fee has been waived. He will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit. A standard $17 license fee will apply. Where: Find Stuart at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Smithers
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Smithers â a 3 year old Bulldog mix
Smithers was rescued from Pima Animal Care Center in late October. He had kennel cough, an adverse reaction to his neuter causing an infection, and open skin wounds on his rear legs. Despite all the pain he must have been in, Smithers proved to be one loving guy! He has fully recovered from the kennel cough and neuter infection and his leg wounds have improved drastically. Smithers suffers from some serious genetic and Bulldog prevalent âbowingâ of his front legs. The bowing causes him occasional pain and discomfort which is managed with as needed pain meds. He still enjoys a short, slow-paced walk around the neighborhood or a brief play session with his submissive and mellow female doggy friend. Smithers would do best as an only dog â he has been successfully introduced to a low energy and very submissive female fine; however, males and high energy dogs are not a good fit (include small dogs). Smithers also should not go to a home with cats or small animals (ferrets, birds, bunnies, etc). He LOVES children â he currently lives with four young kids and plays in their plastic ball pit and snuggles up to everyone. He enjoys, or demands, regular belly rubs from everyone in the home. Smithers is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. He is housebroken and crate trained, although his current foster no longer crates him when they are away from the home because he is not destructive and usually just sleeps on his dog bed. He is currently on antifungal medication with labs requiring rechecking in February. Due to the severity of the infection, it is possible that additional medication will be required and likely pain management for life for the leg bowing. If you would like to meet Smithers, please fill out an adoption application online at:www.radrescueinc.org or call 661-400-5151. His adoption fee is $125.
Adopt A Friend: Lola
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Lola â Coonhound/Mastiff Mix
Age: 1 year old Qualities: Lola enjoys playing with her foster dog siblings and is just as happy to chill out at your feet. She is a calm, sweet puppy who loves people, walks great on a leash and would love to find her forever home. Lola is spayed, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats, please. Fee: $50 Contact: Jeanette at Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue (LOVAR) â call/text to 520-979-2282 Meet: Please contact Jeanette to schedule a meet & greet with Lola.
Adopt A Friend: Carly
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Carly, Draft/Cross Mare
Age: 12 Years Qualities: Beautiful and sweet. Gets along well with other horses. Halters, leads, loads, and picks up feet. Needs: An experienced horse person, further training, and love. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, (520) 398-2814 Meet: By Appointment Fee: $800
Adopt A Friend: Kate
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KATE â American Staffordshire Terrier
Age: 7 yrs 3 mos Qualities: Not only is Kate a sweetheart, but sheâs a fun dog too! Sheâs a wonderful pup, loves people and really enjoys going on walks. Kate is currently at doggy school and is earning great grades, when adopted she will come with training support for life. Needs: Kate would like to be your only dog. Fee: Free to a qualified applicant. Sponsored adoption includes: alter, microchip, license and vaccinations. Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Gaston
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Gaston â brindle hound mix
Age: 11 years. Qualities: Gaston’s circumstances changed and he has been given this chance to find a home where, as an 11-year-old who still has lots of energy, he’ll have the pleasure of more company. Fee: $85 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.
Adopt A Friend: Emmett
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Emmett â shorthaired tabby and white
Age: 2 1/2 years. Qualities: Emmett is a healthy, strong boy who is a very loving, sweet kitty. He wants to be the leader of the pack, so would probably do best as an only child. Fee: $45. 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.
Adopt A Friend: Toby
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TOBY- Schnauzer Mix
Age: 4 years Qualities: Toby loves to go on car rides and loves his people. Need: He needs a home with no other dogs and no small children. 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: Lip
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Lip âMale American Bulldog Mix
ID: 835674 Age: 1 year Qualities: Lip loves to play! He gets along well with other dogs and loves people! Needs: A fun home where he can get ample play time and exercise. Lip weighs over 80 lbs. and will need a home that can deal with BIG puppy behavior! 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: Barney
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BARNEY â DSH
Age: 9 yrs 5 mos Qualities: Barney is a cool, confident cat! He enjoys the company of his human friends and other cats. He likes to spend his days laying in the sink, and hanging out on a scratching post. Barney was born with a deformed ear, but that just makes him even more handsome!! Fee: $99 Contact: Meet Barney at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 867-1193, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave.
Adopt A Friend: Juan
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Juan, brown tabby
Age: 6 months Qualities: He is a handsome brown tabby who has been adjusting well to lots of new humans and cats in his life. Juan loves to be petted and can purr up a storm. What he really needs now is a home where he can continue to feel safe and have new adventures. Needs: an indoor-only home with lots of affection. Adoption fee: Juan is only $50.00, 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: Lola
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Lola- Female domestic short hair mix
ID: 722095 Age: 4.5 year female Qualities: Lola is very curious and loves to be pet! She is very sweet and has been homeless now for over 150 days. Needs: An indoor only home where she get a lot of snuggles and nice window to sun bathe. Fee: $80 Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus (520) 327-6088. Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday Noon-5pm Sundays
Adopt A Friend: Hooligan
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Name: Hooligan â Greyhound mix
Age: 6 years old Hooligan is really a sweet greyhound mix who loves people. Don’t let his name fool you! He is a smaller dog weighing in at only 49 lbs. Hooligan is a very mellow dog and one of his favorite things to do is cuddle. Hooligan is hoping this New Year will bring him a new forever home with a loving and compassionate family who would love a great companion. Let’s make his dream come true! Special needs: Hooligan needs to be in a home with no cats or other dogs. He prefers people! Fee: $300 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Jack Jack
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Jack Jack, Turkish Van MixÂ
Age: 2 years old Story: Jack Jack is a black and white Turkish Van Mix, who was surrender to Pima Animal Care due to his owner’s allergies. He is playful and gets along well with other cats. Due to Jack Jack’s previous bite history, he would do best with a family without children. Come meet Jack Jack at PACC today! Fees: Jack Jack has a $30 adoption fee. In addition, he will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher. Where: Find Lady at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
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