Photos: Adopt A Friend for week of March 13, 2017
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DOLLY - Rottweiler Age: 6 years Qualities: Our sweet Dolly has Valley Fever and she's looking for a foster home where she can recover. The VF appears to be in both of her back legs as she doesn't have much strength in them and has a limp. This beautiful gem is very loving, enjoys belly rubs and won't turn down a treat! Fee: No adoption fee to foster. Pima Paws for Life pays for all medications and veterinarian appointments - foster family provides the home and love. Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705, 520-867-1193. M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
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Kayak-DMH tabby Age: 10 years old Qualities: Sweet, playful boy, who thinks he’s still a kitten, and loves to chase wand toys and little balls! Loves people, very chatty and would adore being able to “supervise” his very own humans. Needs: Needs a family who will play with him, and help him keep his luscious locks in order with gentle brushings every so often. Needs to be an only “fur-kid”, as he doesn’t like other cats very much, and dislikes dogs. Fee: $35 Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711 Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
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Jaxx–male boxer mix ID: 836064 Age: 2.5 years Qualities: Jaxx is a very playful, silly boy! He loves to go out for runs and would do great in an active home! Needs: A home where he can get a lot of love and attention. Jaxx needs to be supervised at all times while outside. 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
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Name/Breed: Gambit – Mixed Breed Age: 2 years old Qualities: Gambit loves snuggling and chewing on his favorite toy. He has a medium amount of energy and the cutest snore you have ever heard! He loves people and would do best with a submissive canine sibling, or he would be just as happy being an only child. Gambit is available to adopt or to foster. If you foster, all expenses are paid by the rescue. Gambit is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats, please. Fee: $50 adoption fee. No fee when you foster (all expenses paid by the rescue group) 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 sweet Gambit at your convenience!
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Joy, Belgian/Cross, Mare Age: 9 years Qualities: Big, very sweet, gets along well with other horses, halters, leads, loads, and picks up feet. Needs: An experienced horse person to further her training and love. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814 Meet: By appointment
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Ginger, red tabby Age: 1 and a half years young Qualities: I'm very sweet and loving and wouldn't mind it if you had another friendly kitty. If you're alone and needing company, or maybe a couple who'd like to add something special to your home, I'm your girl. Needs: An indoor-only home with plenty of love. Fee: $40.00 which includes current shots and spay/neuter. Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
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Name/Breed: Jakey – Labrador Retriever Mix Age: 2.5 years old Qualities: Jakey loves tennis balls and his squeaky toys. He loves people and is a total snuggle bug. However, due to his energy level, he needs to go to a home with older children only. Jakey would do best with a submissive canine sibling, or he would be just as happy being an only child. Jakey is available to adopt or to foster. If you foster, all expenses are paid by the rescue. Jakey is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats or children under 14, please. Fee: $50 adoption fee. No fee when you foster (all expenses paid by the rescue group) Contact: Kelly with Bridge Rescue for Dogs - call or text to 520-382-7234 . Meet: Please contact Kelly to arrange a meeting with sweet Jakey at your convenience!
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Misty - long-haired torbie (calico/tabby mix) Age: 6 years. Qualities: Misty was found dragging herself along the road, apparently hit by a car. She has spent a long time in "rehab" and will probably always have a "hitch in her gitalong." She is a lovely, sweet, declawed lady who will thrive with some extra TLC at home with you. Fee: $45. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Oliver - hound/pointer mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: Oliver's rescuers reported that he is very adaptable, a quick learner, affectionate, loves people, and fine with their 6 cats and 2 dogs. Everyone agrees that this handsome medium-sized boy will be a wonderful companion, especially for an active person or family. Fee: $85. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Panda –male domestic medium hair mix ID: 837952 Age: 4 years Qualities: Panda is a sweet boy who is playful in the mornings! He loves feather toys! Needs: An indoor only home where he can take nice long cat naps, and do some bird watching and snuggling! 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
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Name: Pippi - Greyhound Age: 5-1/2 years old Meet Pippi! She is a sweet and playful red greyhound who has had quite an illustrious career! She ran in 135 races (can you believe it) and then went on to raise super-fast puppies! Pippi thinks it's time to for her to live in the lap of luxury or at least in your lap! She would love to go for long strolls in the park with you, play with some cool doggie toys and then just hang out and relax and snuggle with you. We know there is someone out there that is ready to pamper this deserving gal! Give her a call! She's waiting to hear from you! Fee: $300 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Pet name and Breed: RYAN BENTLEY- Male Chihuahua Mix Age: 6 years Qualities: Ryan Bentley loves to cuddle and is good with other dogs. Need: Home without 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
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Shiloh Age: 10 months Qualities: Shiloh is a 10 month old Chihuahua/beagle mix pup who is very active and playful. He is reserved when meeting new people, but when you win him over, he is quite the love bug giving kisses. He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys playing "bandit." He steals things and takes them to the yard to put in a pile. He would probably do best in a home where he has another dog or children to play with. Shiloh also enjoys taking a walk and does well on car rides. Fee: $225.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
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DOLLY - Rottweiler Age: 6 years Qualities: Our sweet Dolly has Valley Fever and she's looking for a foster home where she can recover. The VF appears to be in both of her back legs as she doesn't have much strength in them and has a limp. This beautiful gem is very loving, enjoys belly rubs and won't turn down a treat! Fee: No adoption fee to foster. Pima Paws for Life pays for all medications and veterinarian appointments - foster family provides the home and love. Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705, 520-867-1193. M-F 2pm to 7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
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Kayak-DMH tabby Age: 10 years old Qualities: Sweet, playful boy, who thinks he’s still a kitten, and loves to chase wand toys and little balls! Loves people, very chatty and would adore being able to “supervise” his very own humans. Needs: Needs a family who will play with him, and help him keep his luscious locks in order with gentle brushings every so often. Needs to be an only “fur-kid”, as he doesn’t like other cats very much, and dislikes dogs. Fee: $35 Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter; 4501 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711 Meet: Tues to Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun-Mon
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Jaxx–male boxer mix ID: 836064 Age: 2.5 years Qualities: Jaxx is a very playful, silly boy! He loves to go out for runs and would do great in an active home! Needs: A home where he can get a lot of love and attention. Jaxx needs to be supervised at all times while outside. 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
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Name/Breed: Gambit – Mixed Breed Age: 2 years old Qualities: Gambit loves snuggling and chewing on his favorite toy. He has a medium amount of energy and the cutest snore you have ever heard! He loves people and would do best with a submissive canine sibling, or he would be just as happy being an only child. Gambit is available to adopt or to foster. If you foster, all expenses are paid by the rescue. Gambit is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats, please. Fee: $50 adoption fee. No fee when you foster (all expenses paid by the rescue group) 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 sweet Gambit at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend
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Joy, Belgian/Cross, Mare Age: 9 years Qualities: Big, very sweet, gets along well with other horses, halters, leads, loads, and picks up feet. Needs: An experienced horse person to further her training and love. Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814 Meet: By appointment
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Ginger, red tabby Age: 1 and a half years young Qualities: I'm very sweet and loving and wouldn't mind it if you had another friendly kitty. If you're alone and needing company, or maybe a couple who'd like to add something special to your home, I'm your girl. Needs: An indoor-only home with plenty of love. Fee: $40.00 which includes current shots and spay/neuter. Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 207-4024 www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. Meet: by appointment, give us a call.
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Name/Breed: Jakey – Labrador Retriever Mix Age: 2.5 years old Qualities: Jakey loves tennis balls and his squeaky toys. He loves people and is a total snuggle bug. However, due to his energy level, he needs to go to a home with older children only. Jakey would do best with a submissive canine sibling, or he would be just as happy being an only child. Jakey is available to adopt or to foster. If you foster, all expenses are paid by the rescue. Jakey is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines. Needs: No cats or children under 14, please. Fee: $50 adoption fee. No fee when you foster (all expenses paid by the rescue group) Contact: Kelly with Bridge Rescue for Dogs - call or text to 520-382-7234 . Meet: Please contact Kelly to arrange a meeting with sweet Jakey at your convenience!
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Misty - long-haired torbie (calico/tabby mix) Age: 6 years. Qualities: Misty was found dragging herself along the road, apparently hit by a car. She has spent a long time in "rehab" and will probably always have a "hitch in her gitalong." She is a lovely, sweet, declawed lady who will thrive with some extra TLC at home with you. Fee: $45. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Oliver - hound/pointer mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: Oliver's rescuers reported that he is very adaptable, a quick learner, affectionate, loves people, and fine with their 6 cats and 2 dogs. Everyone agrees that this handsome medium-sized boy will be a wonderful companion, especially for an active person or family. Fee: $85. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at (520) 625-3170 or www.talgv.org. Meet: TALGV, 1600 W Duval Mine Rd, GreenValley, 10 AM - 2 PM, 7 days a week.
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Panda –male domestic medium hair mix ID: 837952 Age: 4 years Qualities: Panda is a sweet boy who is playful in the mornings! He loves feather toys! Needs: An indoor only home where he can take nice long cat naps, and do some bird watching and snuggling! 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
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Name: Pippi - Greyhound Age: 5-1/2 years old Meet Pippi! She is a sweet and playful red greyhound who has had quite an illustrious career! She ran in 135 races (can you believe it) and then went on to raise super-fast puppies! Pippi thinks it's time to for her to live in the lap of luxury or at least in your lap! She would love to go for long strolls in the park with you, play with some cool doggie toys and then just hang out and relax and snuggle with you. We know there is someone out there that is ready to pamper this deserving gal! Give her a call! She's waiting to hear from you! Fee: $300 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Pet name and Breed: RYAN BENTLEY- Male Chihuahua Mix Age: 6 years Qualities: Ryan Bentley loves to cuddle and is good with other dogs. Need: Home without 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
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Shiloh Age: 10 months Qualities: Shiloh is a 10 month old Chihuahua/beagle mix pup who is very active and playful. He is reserved when meeting new people, but when you win him over, he is quite the love bug giving kisses. He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys playing "bandit." He steals things and takes them to the yard to put in a pile. He would probably do best in a home where he has another dog or children to play with. Shiloh also enjoys taking a walk and does well on car rides. Fee: $225.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
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