Need a friend? Adopt one
You can never have too many friends, and there are many available at Southern Arizona's animal shelters.
Adopt A Friend: Guinevere
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Guinevere –Female shepherd mix
ID: 831077
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Guinevere loves to be snuggled and gets along well with other dogs.
Needs: An active home where she can get daily exercise and playtime!
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: Coors
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Coors — shorthaired orange tabby
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Coors loves attention, follows you around and begs for food like a dog, sleeps in your bed, and adores being with his person. He also got along great with the resident dog and the little child.
Fee: $25.
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, but closed on Christmas day.
Adopt A Friend: Toby
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Toby – Bully Breed Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Toby loves people. No, we mean he REALLY loves people. He wants nothing more than to please you and hang out with his favorite person. Toby is a little more selective about his doggy friends, so if you have other dogs a proper meet & greet is necessary. Currently he lives with a submissive male pit mix and several medium sized female dogs and loves to play with his foster siblings. Toby is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, licensed, 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 Toby at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend: Danny
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Danny, grey tabby
Age: 6 months
Qualities: Danny is the largest of a litter of 6 and the only one with dark grey fur on his back to offset the rest of his tabby body. He loves to be held, once he has exhausted his kitten energy by playing. He would do great with children. Microchipped and neutered.
Needs: Danny will do fine in a permanent indoor-only home.
Adoption fee: Danny 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: Jinxy
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Jinxy, A577142
Age: 15 years
Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix
Story: Jinxy is a beautiful and independent senior cat who came to PACC when her owner went into assisted living. She can be a bit shy at first, but with some enticing with her favorite feather toys, you’ll see her playful personality start to shine. She would make a great adoption for any family looking for a quiet indoor friend.
Fees: Because Jinxy is a member of our Silver Whiskers Club, she has no adoption fee. She will also go home with all of her shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher!
Where: Find Jinxy at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Little Deuce
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Little Deuce, Dun, Quarterhorse, Gelding
Age: 10 years
Qualities: Nice looking, gets along well with other horses, halters, leads, loads, and picks up his feet.
Needs: An experienced horse person, love, and further training.
Fee: $1,200
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814
Meet: By Appointment
Adopt A Friend: Dee Dee
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Dee Dee — Greyhound
Age: 1 year old
Dee Dee is a young, petite black greyhound with a white chest and toes. She is a little goofball who just loves to play. Dee Dee is a busy girl that also loves to talk, loves people and life! Did we forget to mention? Dee Dee is also a master at bobbing for hot dogs! (check out her video on our web-site). If you are looking for an amusing and cute hound that will brighten your day on a daily basis and to share adventures with — look no further. Dee Dee would like to be that special one for you!
Special needs: Dee Dee needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs and would like a playmate to hang out and have fun with.
Black Friday Special: $200
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Rio
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Rio — Dogo Argentino mix
Age: 3 1/2 years.
Qualities: Rio was left behind and very scared at first. She is now a happy 45-pound girl who is cheerful by nature and can often be found wearing a smile and eager to play.
Fee: $50.
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, but closed on Christmas day.
Adopt A Friend: Hank
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Hank
Age: 18 months
Qualities: Hank is a beautiful 18 month old Walker/Bluetick hound who needs a forever home. This handsome energetic hound is good with other dogs and cats, which is a good trait in a hound. Hank has the energy of a puppy in the package of a big beautiful hound. He is affectionate, intelligent and responds well to all people.
Fee: $225.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Cora
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CORA- Terrier Mix
Age: 5 months
Qualities: Cora is a shy but very sweet and loving little girl.
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: Bayou
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Bayou- DSH tuxedo
Age: 4 years old
Qualities: This sweet, talkative girl loves attention; she’s calm and quiet, well passed the manic kitten stage. She loves ear scratchies, and chin rubs. She’s ambivalent about other cats and we aren’t sure how she feels about dogs, but believe a proper introduction would go a long way to helping her make a canine bestie.
Needs: She needs love, snuggles and treats; also, a family who can help her keep her long flowing locks under control with brushing would be fab!
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: Charles
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Charles, A582421
Age: 9 months
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Story: Charles is one fun pup! This spunky young dog would make an excellent running partner or hiking buddy. He’s curious, intelligent, and loves to play! Charles will make the perfect pet for an active family.
Fees: Charles’s adoption fee will be $30. He will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher!
Where: Find Charles at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Cleopatra
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Cleopatra- Female domestic short hair mix
ID: 827417
Age: 1 year female
Qualities: Cleopatra is a cute little mama cat and she love to be pet on her own terms.
Needs: An indoor only home where she can have her own space and get snuggles when wanted.
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: Stella
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STELLA — American Bulldog
Age: 2 yrs 10 mos
Qualities: Stella is a gem! This girl is super friendly, very sweet and will always greet you with a smile on her face and a waggy tail. She’s very playful and enjoys having lots of fun. Stella’s favorite activities include playing with a basketball and soccer ball.
Needs: We recommend a home with no small children because she is so active.
Fee: Free adoption to qualified adopter (adoption fee has been sponsored by a donor). Sponsored adoption includes: Vaccinations, Alter, Microchip and License.
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. Open for adoptions M-F 2pm-7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Esme
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ESME — DSH Tortie
Age: 5 years
Qualities: If you can spare some chin scratches and back scratches, Esme is the girl for you! She has a very gentle, sweet nature and will make a wonderful companion. When she arrived at the shelter she was a little shy, but we’ve been working on her confidence which has really helped her blossom into the lovely girl that she is.
Needs: Esme would prefer a quieter household.
Fee: $99
Contact: Please visit Esme at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193
Adopt A Friend: Guinevere
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Guinevere –Female shepherd mix
ID: 831077
Age: 2 years
Qualities: Guinevere loves to be snuggled and gets along well with other dogs.
Needs: An active home where she can get daily exercise and playtime!
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: Coors
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Coors — shorthaired orange tabby
Age: 6 years.
Qualities: Coors loves attention, follows you around and begs for food like a dog, sleeps in your bed, and adores being with his person. He also got along great with the resident dog and the little child.
Fee: $25.
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, but closed on Christmas day.
Adopt A Friend: Toby
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Toby – Bully Breed Mix
Age: 2 years old
Qualities: Toby loves people. No, we mean he REALLY loves people. He wants nothing more than to please you and hang out with his favorite person. Toby is a little more selective about his doggy friends, so if you have other dogs a proper meet & greet is necessary. Currently he lives with a submissive male pit mix and several medium sized female dogs and loves to play with his foster siblings. Toby is neutered, crate-trained, house-trained, micro-chipped, licensed, 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 Toby at your convenience!
Adopt A Friend: Danny
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Danny, grey tabby
Age: 6 months
Qualities: Danny is the largest of a litter of 6 and the only one with dark grey fur on his back to offset the rest of his tabby body. He loves to be held, once he has exhausted his kitten energy by playing. He would do great with children. Microchipped and neutered.
Needs: Danny will do fine in a permanent indoor-only home.
Adoption fee: Danny 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: Jinxy
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Jinxy, A577142
Age: 15 years
Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix
Story: Jinxy is a beautiful and independent senior cat who came to PACC when her owner went into assisted living. She can be a bit shy at first, but with some enticing with her favorite feather toys, you’ll see her playful personality start to shine. She would make a great adoption for any family looking for a quiet indoor friend.
Fees: Because Jinxy is a member of our Silver Whiskers Club, she has no adoption fee. She will also go home with all of her shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher!
Where: Find Jinxy at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Little Deuce
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Little Deuce, Dun, Quarterhorse, Gelding
Age: 10 years
Qualities: Nice looking, gets along well with other horses, halters, leads, loads, and picks up his feet.
Needs: An experienced horse person, love, and further training.
Fee: $1,200
Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, info@equinevoices.org, 520-398-2814
Meet: By Appointment
Adopt A Friend: Dee Dee
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Dee Dee — Greyhound
Age: 1 year old
Dee Dee is a young, petite black greyhound with a white chest and toes. She is a little goofball who just loves to play. Dee Dee is a busy girl that also loves to talk, loves people and life! Did we forget to mention? Dee Dee is also a master at bobbing for hot dogs! (check out her video on our web-site). If you are looking for an amusing and cute hound that will brighten your day on a daily basis and to share adventures with — look no further. Dee Dee would like to be that special one for you!
Special needs: Dee Dee needs to be in a home with no cats or small dogs and would like a playmate to hang out and have fun with.
Black Friday Special: $200
Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Telephone: (520) 955-7421 website: sagreyhoundadoption.org email: adoption@sagreyhoundadoption.org
Adopt A Friend: Rio
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Rio — Dogo Argentino mix
Age: 3 1/2 years.
Qualities: Rio was left behind and very scared at first. She is now a happy 45-pound girl who is cheerful by nature and can often be found wearing a smile and eager to play.
Fee: $50.
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, but closed on Christmas day.
Adopt A Friend: Hank
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Hank
Age: 18 months
Qualities: Hank is a beautiful 18 month old Walker/Bluetick hound who needs a forever home. This handsome energetic hound is good with other dogs and cats, which is a good trait in a hound. Hank has the energy of a puppy in the package of a big beautiful hound. He is affectionate, intelligent and responds well to all people.
Fee: $225.00 Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7720, or www.soazbeaglerescue.com.
Meet: By appointment.
Adopt A Friend: Cora
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CORA- Terrier Mix
Age: 5 months
Qualities: Cora is a shy but very sweet and loving little girl.
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: Bayou
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Bayou- DSH tuxedo
Age: 4 years old
Qualities: This sweet, talkative girl loves attention; she’s calm and quiet, well passed the manic kitten stage. She loves ear scratchies, and chin rubs. She’s ambivalent about other cats and we aren’t sure how she feels about dogs, but believe a proper introduction would go a long way to helping her make a canine bestie.
Needs: She needs love, snuggles and treats; also, a family who can help her keep her long flowing locks under control with brushing would be fab!
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: Charles
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Charles, A582421
Age: 9 months
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Story: Charles is one fun pup! This spunky young dog would make an excellent running partner or hiking buddy. He’s curious, intelligent, and loves to play! Charles will make the perfect pet for an active family.
Fees: Charles’s adoption fee will be $30. He will also go home with all of his shots, a microchip and a free vet visit voucher!
Where: Find Charles at Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd; (520) 724-5900; pima.gov/animalcare
Adopt A Friend: Cleopatra
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Cleopatra- Female domestic short hair mix
ID: 827417
Age: 1 year female
Qualities: Cleopatra is a cute little mama cat and she love to be pet on her own terms.
Needs: An indoor only home where she can have her own space and get snuggles when wanted.
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: Stella
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STELLA — American Bulldog
Age: 2 yrs 10 mos
Qualities: Stella is a gem! This girl is super friendly, very sweet and will always greet you with a smile on her face and a waggy tail. She’s very playful and enjoys having lots of fun. Stella’s favorite activities include playing with a basketball and soccer ball.
Needs: We recommend a home with no small children because she is so active.
Fee: Free adoption to qualified adopter (adoption fee has been sponsored by a donor). Sponsored adoption includes: Vaccinations, Alter, Microchip and License.
Contact: Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193. Open for adoptions M-F 2pm-7pm and Sat & Sun 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Adopt A Friend: Esme
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ESME — DSH Tortie
Age: 5 years
Qualities: If you can spare some chin scratches and back scratches, Esme is the girl for you! She has a very gentle, sweet nature and will make a wonderful companion. When she arrived at the shelter she was a little shy, but we’ve been working on her confidence which has really helped her blossom into the lovely girl that she is.
Needs: Esme would prefer a quieter household.
Fee: $99
Contact: Please visit Esme at PetSmart Oro Valley or contact Pima Paws for Life, 2555 W. Zinnia Ave., 867-1193
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