Adoptable Pets of the Week
Cold Noses, The Florida TimesUnion’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
Some shelters are operating with limitations stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Contact individual shelters for more information.
• Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St. Call (904) 630-2489 or email jaxpets@coj.net. To view available animals, go to coj.net/pets or facebook.com/jaxanimalcare.
Minnie Mouse
is an 8-year-old, 55pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1384828). Don’t be fooled by her age — she loves walks, playing with toys, being in the great outdoors and exploring. She gets along with other dogs and loves people.
Rio
is a 12-year-old male domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1440429). He is sweet and calm. He is a little shy at first but loves cuddling with people and other cats.
• Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services or facebook.com/ClayCtyAnimals.
is a 6-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55149476). He is affectionate, gentle and people-oriented. He has impeccable manners while accepting treats and walking on a leash. He’s friendly with everyone he meets. He would do best as a household’s only pet but gets along with submissive females.
is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. 55027276). He is sweet and loving and adores cuddles. Being picked up is not his favorite pastime, but he’s always ready to curl up on the couch for quality snuggle time.
• Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, go to nassaucountyfl.com/845/ Animal-Services or facebook.com/NassauCountyAnimalServices. The shelter has kittens available for adoption at Petco stores at 463713 Florida 200 in Yulee and 11900 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville; Tractor Supply Co., 463184 Florida 200 in Yulee; and Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 Georgia
Olaf
Rex
Minnie Mouse
40, St. Marys, Ga. Due to overcrowding, adoption fees are currently waived for dogs over 6 months of age and for all cats.
is a 3- to 4-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55018922). He is mellow, laid back and shy meeting new people. He plays well with other dogs in the yard, even when they have
Higgs
more energy.
is a 2- to 3-year-old, 40pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55543879). He is sweet and enthusiastic. He is patient and gets along well with people and other dogs.
• St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190. To view available animals, go
Bingham
to co.st-johns.fl.us/animalcontrol/petcenter.aspx. Friends of the St. Johns County Center group has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at Pet Smart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
is a 7-year-old, 37-pound male pit bull-terrier mix dog (ID No. 71632). He is sweet, affectionate, energetic and loves people. He enjoys walks, lounging on blankets and spending time with his favorite humans.
is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 72266). He is playful, loving and friendly. He is curious and loves exploring. He adores hanging out with humans and other pets and is house-trained.
Adoptable animals are also available at Putnam County Animal Services, 174 County Landfill Road, Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to bit.ly/2EKoICq or bit.ly/34NqoGB.
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