Photos: Adopt A Friend for Aug. 7, 2017
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Adopt a pet from an animal shelter in the Tucson area. See the contact information under each photograph.
Adopt A Friend: Magic
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Magic- Australian Shepherd mix ID: 843031 Age: 7 years young female Qualities: I am very smart and already know sit, down, and shake! I have very good leash manors and love to go for walks. Needs: I will need a patient home that will give me ample time to adjust to a new routine and home environment. Once I get comfortable I promise to be the sweetest! Fee: $50 + $19 license Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088 x173 Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin. Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701, Mondays- Saturdays 10 am- 6 pm or Sundays noon- 5 pm
Adopt A Friend: Myka
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Myka- Domestic Shorthair cat ID: 845605 Age: 6 years young female Qualities: I am a staff favorite at HSSA! I do well with cats and older kids. In the past I have gotten along with some dogs. I am litterbox trained and because of my age my adoption fee is only $50! Needs: A loving home where she can get the attention she deserves. Fee: $50 Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088 x173 Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin. Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701, Mondays- Saturdays 10 am- 6 pm or Sundays noon- 5 pm
Adopt A Friend: Melva
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Pet Name & ID: Melva A606118 Age: 3 years old Breed: Queensland Heeler Mix Story: Melva is a very sweet girl but can be a bit shy when meeting new people. Once she gets to know you though, she gets attached very quickly! This dog will be your shadow. Melva is very smart and will learn new tricks and behaviors easily. If you’re looking for your new best friend, come meet Melva! Fees: Melva’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. An $18 licensing fee applies to all adult dogs. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Dot
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Pet Name & ID: Dot A607005 Age: 4 years old Breed: Snowshoe Mix Story: Dot is just one of the 52 cats up for adoption who were recently rescued from a hoarding case in Central Tucson. She is a very pretty girl! She enjoys snacks and head scratches and would love a calm environment and maybe some kitty friends in her new home! Fees: Dot’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Lloyd
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Lloyd - Staffie mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: Lloyd was left tied to a post at a grocery store, but his rescuer soon loved him for lots of reasons. He got along with male and female dogs, loved car rides and was just the right size at 44 pounds. He enjoyed exercise but also liked snuggling on the couch. 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.
Adopt A Friend: Fiona
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Fiona - grey tabby with white Age: 1 year. Qualities: Fiona is a precious girl with beautiful silky fur. She loves people, gets along with other cats, and knows that her life is going to be exactly the thing she's been dreaming of once she's settled in 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.
Adopt A Friend: Desi
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Name: Desi - Greyhound Age: 6 years old Desi is a very happy and active black female hound. She is always busy and likes to explore all those new things she has never seen before! Desi has decided she is ready to start the leisurely life she so well deserves after running in 135 races! Desi loves to talk, is very friendly and loves people! So if you are looking for a super lovable girl that will definitely brighten you days -- Desi would love to meet you! She can have her bags packed and ready to go whenever you say "she is the one for me". Special needs: Desi needs to be in a home with no cats. Fee: $350 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Bonnie
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Bonnie Age: 6 Years Qualities: Bonnie is a 6 year old tan and white beagle ready to go home with you. She originally came to us from a hoarding case and for this reason; she is a little shy when first meeting people. However, as you can see from the pictures that she warms up quickly. She gets along great with kids, dogs (male and female) and cats. She should go to a home with another dog. Fee: $150.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Marla
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Name: Marla, DSH Tabby Age: 3 months Qualities: Marla is a sweetheart with her grey tabby hair. She loves to be petted but she can be reserved. She will do best in a calm household. Needs: an indoor-only home with lots of love and play and a bit of patience while she gains confidence. Adoption Fee: You can adopt Marla for a donation until Aug. 20, then she will be $50.00, which includes microchip, spay 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: Dory
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Dory—DSH blue and white Age: 9 years Qualities: Very sweet, affectionate and loving, Dory is a big, fluffy, snuggle-bug! She gets along with other kitties quite well, but does not like dogs—they frighten her. She also loves cuddles, and will snooze away the afternoon with you. Needs: Because she’s overweight, she needs to stay on her low-calorie diet, in order to lose some weight and get healthy. She needs lots of snuggles and love! 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: Magic
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Magic- Australian Shepherd mix ID: 843031 Age: 7 years young female Qualities: I am very smart and already know sit, down, and shake! I have very good leash manors and love to go for walks. Needs: I will need a patient home that will give me ample time to adjust to a new routine and home environment. Once I get comfortable I promise to be the sweetest! Fee: $50 + $19 license Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088 x173 Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin. Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701, Mondays- Saturdays 10 am- 6 pm or Sundays noon- 5 pm
Adopt A Friend: Myka
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Myka- Domestic Shorthair cat ID: 845605 Age: 6 years young female Qualities: I am a staff favorite at HSSA! I do well with cats and older kids. In the past I have gotten along with some dogs. I am litterbox trained and because of my age my adoption fee is only $50! Needs: A loving home where she can get the attention she deserves. Fee: $50 Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus 520-327-6088 x173 Meet: 3450 N. Kelvin. Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85701, Mondays- Saturdays 10 am- 6 pm or Sundays noon- 5 pm
Adopt A Friend: Melva
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Pet Name & ID: Melva A606118 Age: 3 years old Breed: Queensland Heeler Mix Story: Melva is a very sweet girl but can be a bit shy when meeting new people. Once she gets to know you though, she gets attached very quickly! This dog will be your shadow. Melva is very smart and will learn new tricks and behaviors easily. If you’re looking for your new best friend, come meet Melva! Fees: Melva’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. An $18 licensing fee applies to all adult dogs. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Dot
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Pet Name & ID: Dot A607005 Age: 4 years old Breed: Snowshoe Mix Story: Dot is just one of the 52 cats up for adoption who were recently rescued from a hoarding case in Central Tucson. She is a very pretty girl! She enjoys snacks and head scratches and would love a calm environment and maybe some kitty friends in her new home! Fees: Dot’s adoption fee is only $30! All PACC pets go home vaccinated, microchipped, and with a free vet visit voucher. Location: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-7222, pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Lloyd
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Lloyd - Staffie mix Age: 1 year. Qualities: Lloyd was left tied to a post at a grocery store, but his rescuer soon loved him for lots of reasons. He got along with male and female dogs, loved car rides and was just the right size at 44 pounds. He enjoyed exercise but also liked snuggling on the couch. 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.
Adopt A Friend: Fiona
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Fiona - grey tabby with white Age: 1 year. Qualities: Fiona is a precious girl with beautiful silky fur. She loves people, gets along with other cats, and knows that her life is going to be exactly the thing she's been dreaming of once she's settled in 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.
Adopt A Friend: Desi
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Name: Desi - Greyhound Age: 6 years old Desi is a very happy and active black female hound. She is always busy and likes to explore all those new things she has never seen before! Desi has decided she is ready to start the leisurely life she so well deserves after running in 135 races! Desi loves to talk, is very friendly and loves people! So if you are looking for a super lovable girl that will definitely brighten you days -- Desi would love to meet you! She can have her bags packed and ready to go whenever you say "she is the one for me". Special needs: Desi needs to be in a home with no cats. Fee: $350 Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Bonnie
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Bonnie Age: 6 Years Qualities: Bonnie is a 6 year old tan and white beagle ready to go home with you. She originally came to us from a hoarding case and for this reason; she is a little shy when first meeting people. However, as you can see from the pictures that she warms up quickly. She gets along great with kids, dogs (male and female) and cats. She should go to a home with another dog. Fee: $150.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com. Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Marla
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Name: Marla, DSH Tabby Age: 3 months Qualities: Marla is a sweetheart with her grey tabby hair. She loves to be petted but she can be reserved. She will do best in a calm household. Needs: an indoor-only home with lots of love and play and a bit of patience while she gains confidence. Adoption Fee: You can adopt Marla for a donation until Aug. 20, then she will be $50.00, which includes microchip, spay 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: Dory
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Dory—DSH blue and white Age: 9 years Qualities: Very sweet, affectionate and loving, Dory is a big, fluffy, snuggle-bug! She gets along with other kitties quite well, but does not like dogs—they frighten her. She also loves cuddles, and will snooze away the afternoon with you. Needs: Because she’s overweight, she needs to stay on her low-calorie diet, in order to lose some weight and get healthy. She needs lots of snuggles and love! 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
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