COLD NOSES: 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.
Max is a 1-year-old, 55-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. vA1427379). He is sweet, friendly, goofy, cuddly, smart and playful. He loves elevators, which he thinks are magic rooms that lead to new adventures.
Corn Flower is a 1-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1430228). She is playful, loving and spirited and loves jingling toys. She needs a foster home for herself and her kittens until they are ready for adoption.
● 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 40, St. Marys, Ga. January is “Pay the Date” month when adoption fees correlate to the day of the month the adoption occurs.
Alice is a 3-year-old, 22-pound female beagle mix (ID No. 55036925). She is spunky and has a silly personality. She loves to play with humans and do zoomies.
MaggioMo is a 2-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 52031164). She is the shelter’s longest resident, having spent almost half her life there. She is a snuggler and a love bug who keeps herself entertained with toys and running around the play yard. She is heartwormpositive; the shelter covers treatment cost.
● St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190. To view available animals, go 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.
Buddy is an 8-year-old male Labrador mix dog (ID No. 71237). He is a bit shy, wise, gentle and loving and has a calming
presence. He is house-trained and wellmannered and enjoys walks and cozy naps.
Mercy is a 2-year-old, female domestic mediumhair mix cat (ID No. 71169). She is gentle, sweet, calm and affectionate. She enjoy treats but prefers to eat them from the ground rather than by hand.
● 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.
Royal is a 1-year-old, 46-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0054173494). He has an infectious happy-go-lucky personality that spreads joy wherever he goes. He is loving and always ready for a game of fetch or a snuggle session. He gets along with dogs and children.
Coffee is a 3-year-old, 5-pound female Siamese mix cat (ID No. A0055095265). She is gentle and affectionate, but shy and reserved. She prefers a calm household; loud noises and bustling environments make her nervous.
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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