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.
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.
is a 5-month-old, 25-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55454827). He is full of puppy energy. He loves to play with other dogs in the yard and especially getting love and attention.
is a 2-year-old, 40pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55513227). She is loving and ready to liven up your summer. She gets along with other dogs and has a bit of a laid-back personality when playing with them.
St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190. To view available animals, go
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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 5-year-old female boxer mix dog (ID No. 52827). She is loving, affectionate and playful. She is loyal and protective. She isn’t a fan of other dogs and cats and prefers to be a household’s only pet. She is heartworm-positive; treatment is covered by the pet center.
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is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair Siamese mix cat (ID No. 71959). He is sweet, playful and affectionate and loves to explore. He melts into laps to be petted.
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.
is a 3-year-old, 51-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1428419). He can be shy, but when he warms up he will
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be your best friend. He needs time to trust. He loves to take walks and explore and then snuggle.
is a 4-year-old, 12-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1440322). He loves to snuggle but snoozing is his favorite pastime. He promises to try to keep midnight zoomies to a minimum.
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 2-year-old, 61-pound male cattle dog mix (ID No. A0055535405). He would be his human’s sidekick, confidante and professional secret-keeper. He would provide a shoulder to lean on and share your midnight snack.
is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0055559670). She has a delightful personality. With her expert kneading skills, she’s mastered the art of biscuit-making on any blanket or lap.
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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