Adopt a friend
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Find your BFF at one of Tucson's shelters and rescue groups.
Mammonth — Queensland Heeler Mix
ID No.: A552395.
Age: 9 months.
Qualities: This handsome gentleman is a favorite of PACC volunteers, who say he is loyal, smart and active. He will need a family who gives him plenty of exercise, but he also loves to cuddle too. He is waiting to steal your heart.
Fees: Free since Mammonth is a member of PACC’s Long-timers Club. His new family will only pay his $16 license fee.
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Penelope — Teeny tiny pocket pitty
ID No.: 818382.
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: This deaf little girl loves to give kisses and snuggle up with humans. She would do great as the only dog in a home, but HSSA is willing to do dog introductions at its main campus.
Needs: A family who understands that Penelope cannot hear but is still a good girl.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus.
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Hugs — Domestic shorthair, gray with white
Age: 4½ years.
Qualities: A little bit shy, this very sweet boy loves to see what you’re on abou.! He doesn’t like to be picked up, but he loves to cuddle. If you have a box for him to snooze in, he’s happy.
Needs: Snuggles, and a family who will help him get moving when he needs to exercise to stay healthy.
Fee: $65.
Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; closed Sundays-Mondays.
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ValliB — Himalayan Seal Point
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: ValliB is a gorgeous gal who enjoys lying in the window sill and watching the hustle and bustle of life, while she gets some sun and rest. Treats are a favorite for this special girl along with a comfy kitty bed and some toys.
Needs: She requires a special diet, ask for details.
Fee: $25.
Contact: Pima Paws For Life, pimapawsforlife.org, 867-1193.
Meet: 2509-2 W. Zinnia Ave., 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. daily.
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Bobby Sox — Quarter horse
Age: 11 years.
Qualities: A very pretty and sweet mare, Bobby Sox has had some ground and under-saddle training.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person, along with love and attention.
Fee: $750.
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 398-2814; info@equinevoices.org
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Willow — Blue point Siamese
ID Number: A554790.
Age: 12 years.
Qualities: Not only does Willow have an irresistible face, he makes the cutest chirping sounds. This senior sweetheart came to us when his person became very ill. He is litter-box trained, has lived with dogs, and he was front declawed by his former family.
Fees: Waived since Willow is a member of PACC's Silver Whiskers Club.
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Chewy — Maine coon mix
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Chewy is a sweet fellow who is initially shy but warms up quickly when in the presence of a loving human. He has beautiful tabby markings and a most generous tail.
Need: Indoor-only home.
Fee: $75.
Contact: Feline Ink, 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com
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James — Gray tabby
Age: 7 months.
Qualities: James was thrown out of a moving vehicle, but fortunately landed in the yard of one of a Pawsitively Cats volunteer. James was uninjured, and has been fully vetted and is ready to find a home with people who will love him.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats. Meet James at Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Or 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. during the week at the shelter 1145 N. Woodland Ave.
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Abbey — Calico
Age: 3½ years.
Qualities: Abbey prefers people over cats, and is a lovely girl who will love to have her own home again. Her former people divorced and she wound up in the county shelter.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats, 1145 N. Woodland Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week. Email to savecats@pawsitivelycats.org.
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Topaz — Pit bull
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Topaz is a mellow girl who weighs around 70 pounds (she could stand to lose a few). Topaz loves attention and showing affection towards her people. She is housebroken, does well with basic commands, and always aims to please. She needs a new foster home because she is not doing well with her foster’s other pets. She has integrated well in a home full of children, and loves people. She enjoys her walks in the desert and playing with her rope or stuffed animal, and of course giving the best kisses and cuddles. She will make an affectionate and loyal (albeit lazy) companion to whoever welcomes her into their home.
Needs: No other animals in household. She has arthritis in her hind legs, so gentle walking and nonstrenuous play/activities as well as soft bedding would benefit her.
Fee: $125 to adopt, free to foster and Bridge Rescue pays all medical and provides a crate, food, toys and supplies while you foster her. You provide the home, structure and love.
Contact: Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com or call 390-6904.
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Snowball — Domestic shorthair
ID No.: 820096.
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Sweet and loves cuddles.
Needs: A loving home who understands that FeLV is a manageable virus and there is a vaccination for current cats in adopter’s home. Snowball is a happy and lively little boy looking for a family to love him.
Fee: $80
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. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
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Wollie — Mediumhair tabby
Age: 8 months.
Qualities: You will be smitten by Wollie's good looks and magnetic personality. He is said to be a "bold and outgoing" guy who likes games, giving kisses, and rubbing faces.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
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Cinnamon — Rhodesian Ridgeback-Lab mix
Age: 10 months.
Qualities: Sweet Cinnamon is ready for her forever home. She is great with everyone people and animals alike and would be a great addition to any family. She loves to play ball but enjoys a good cuddle as well
Fee: $150
Contact: Heartz4Pawz 845-234-9563.
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Sasha Lee — Great Dane mix
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: At 75 pounds Sasha Lee is big, but not a giant. The nice finding family with six dogs and kids ages seven to 16 brought her in with words like very sweet, loving, caring, and snuggles.
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.
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Flipper — Greyhound
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Flipper is a handsome red brindle greyhound who loves people. He also loves hanging out with his foster hound sister. They share a bed together, play and wrestle and take take long afternoon naps. Flipper also doesn't mind hanging out with the resident cats, either. Flipper rides well in the car, sleeps through night and is housetrained and cratetrained. Basically, he is Mr. Perfect.
Fee: $300.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org
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Mammonth — Queensland Heeler Mix
ID No.: A552395.
Age: 9 months.
Qualities: This handsome gentleman is a favorite of PACC volunteers, who say he is loyal, smart and active. He will need a family who gives him plenty of exercise, but he also loves to cuddle too. He is waiting to steal your heart.
Fees: Free since Mammonth is a member of PACC’s Long-timers Club. His new family will only pay his $16 license fee.
- Submitted photo
Penelope — Teeny tiny pocket pitty
ID No.: 818382.
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: This deaf little girl loves to give kisses and snuggle up with humans. She would do great as the only dog in a home, but HSSA is willing to do dog introductions at its main campus.
Needs: A family who understands that Penelope cannot hear but is still a good girl.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus.
- Submitted photo
Hugs — Domestic shorthair, gray with white
Age: 4½ years.
Qualities: A little bit shy, this very sweet boy loves to see what you’re on abou.! He doesn’t like to be picked up, but he loves to cuddle. If you have a box for him to snooze in, he’s happy.
Needs: Snuggles, and a family who will help him get moving when he needs to exercise to stay healthy.
Fee: $65.
Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org
Meet: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; closed Sundays-Mondays.
- Submitted photo
ValliB — Himalayan Seal Point
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: ValliB is a gorgeous gal who enjoys lying in the window sill and watching the hustle and bustle of life, while she gets some sun and rest. Treats are a favorite for this special girl along with a comfy kitty bed and some toys.
Needs: She requires a special diet, ask for details.
Fee: $25.
Contact: Pima Paws For Life, pimapawsforlife.org, 867-1193.
Meet: 2509-2 W. Zinnia Ave., 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. daily.
- Submitted photo
Bobby Sox — Quarter horse
Age: 11 years.
Qualities: A very pretty and sweet mare, Bobby Sox has had some ground and under-saddle training.
Needs: Further training with an experienced horse person, along with love and attention.
Fee: $750.
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, 398-2814; info@equinevoices.org
- Submitted photo
Willow — Blue point Siamese
ID Number: A554790.
Age: 12 years.
Qualities: Not only does Willow have an irresistible face, he makes the cutest chirping sounds. This senior sweetheart came to us when his person became very ill. He is litter-box trained, has lived with dogs, and he was front declawed by his former family.
Fees: Waived since Willow is a member of PACC's Silver Whiskers Club.
- Submitted photo
Chewy — Maine coon mix
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Chewy is a sweet fellow who is initially shy but warms up quickly when in the presence of a loving human. He has beautiful tabby markings and a most generous tail.
Need: Indoor-only home.
Fee: $75.
Contact: Feline Ink, 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com
- Submitted photo
James — Gray tabby
Age: 7 months.
Qualities: James was thrown out of a moving vehicle, but fortunately landed in the yard of one of a Pawsitively Cats volunteer. James was uninjured, and has been fully vetted and is ready to find a home with people who will love him.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats. Meet James at Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Or 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. during the week at the shelter 1145 N. Woodland Ave.
- Submitted photo
Abbey — Calico
Age: 3½ years.
Qualities: Abbey prefers people over cats, and is a lovely girl who will love to have her own home again. Her former people divorced and she wound up in the county shelter.
Contact: Pawsitively Cats, 1145 N. Woodland Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week. Email to savecats@pawsitivelycats.org.
- Submitted photo
Topaz — Pit bull
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Topaz is a mellow girl who weighs around 70 pounds (she could stand to lose a few). Topaz loves attention and showing affection towards her people. She is housebroken, does well with basic commands, and always aims to please. She needs a new foster home because she is not doing well with her foster’s other pets. She has integrated well in a home full of children, and loves people. She enjoys her walks in the desert and playing with her rope or stuffed animal, and of course giving the best kisses and cuddles. She will make an affectionate and loyal (albeit lazy) companion to whoever welcomes her into their home.
Needs: No other animals in household. She has arthritis in her hind legs, so gentle walking and nonstrenuous play/activities as well as soft bedding would benefit her.
Fee: $125 to adopt, free to foster and Bridge Rescue pays all medical and provides a crate, food, toys and supplies while you foster her. You provide the home, structure and love.
Contact: Bridge Rescue at brdgrescue@gmail.com or call 390-6904.
- Submitted photo
Snowball — Domestic shorthair
ID No.: 820096.
Age: 1 year.
Qualities: Sweet and loves cuddles.
Needs: A loving home who understands that FeLV is a manageable virus and there is a vaccination for current cats in adopter’s home. Snowball is a happy and lively little boy looking for a family to love him.
Fee: $80
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. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
- Submitted photo
Wollie — Mediumhair tabby
Age: 8 months.
Qualities: You will be smitten by Wollie's good looks and magnetic personality. He is said to be a "bold and outgoing" guy who likes games, giving kisses, and rubbing faces.
Fee: $45.
Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.
- Submitted photo
Cinnamon — Rhodesian Ridgeback-Lab mix
Age: 10 months.
Qualities: Sweet Cinnamon is ready for her forever home. She is great with everyone people and animals alike and would be a great addition to any family. She loves to play ball but enjoys a good cuddle as well
Fee: $150
Contact: Heartz4Pawz 845-234-9563.
- Submitted photo
Sasha Lee — Great Dane mix
Age: 3 years.
Qualities: At 75 pounds Sasha Lee is big, but not a giant. The nice finding family with six dogs and kids ages seven to 16 brought her in with words like very sweet, loving, caring, and snuggles.
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.
- Submitted photo
Flipper — Greyhound
Age: 2 years.
Qualities: Flipper is a handsome red brindle greyhound who loves people. He also loves hanging out with his foster hound sister. They share a bed together, play and wrestle and take take long afternoon naps. Flipper also doesn't mind hanging out with the resident cats, either. Flipper rides well in the car, sleeps through night and is housetrained and cratetrained. Basically, he is Mr. Perfect.
Fee: $300.
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421 sagreyhoundadoption.org
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