Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.

• 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. Kittens are 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. The shelter will hold a free adoptions event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, at Pet Supplies Plus, 463913 Florida 200 W, Suite 1, in Yulee.

Ole Red is an 8-year-old 94-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58909463). He is sweet and loving, a gentle giant with a heart as big as his paws. He’s the perfect mix of calm and companionship and still enjoys his daily walks and being out and about.

Aprilla is a 2-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59107189), She is energetic, playful and loves a good game of fetch. She is all about tennis balls and head rubs. She has a fun-loving spirit and affectionate nature.

• 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.

Howard is an 11-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1470868). He is a distinguished gentleman who still has the feisty energy of a younger pup. He loves being petted, chin scratches and dog treat Pupperoni.

Snowball is a 1-year-old, 9-pound male domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1472368). He loves being petted, cuddling and attention. He has lived in home previously and got along well children and other cats. He is ready for a new loving family.

• 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.

Shirley is a 2-year-old, 73-pound female Anatolian Shepherd mix dog (ID No. A0059349262). She is sweet, gentle and cuddly and loves being close to her people. On walks, she strolls calmly next to you. She loves to explore her surroundings.

O’Reilly is a 5-month-old, 5-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058926989). He is sweet, curious and clever. He can be shy, but once he warms up, he is playful and loves hide and seek. He enjoys quiet spaces, gentle attention and interactive play.

• St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, go to petfinder.com/member/us/fl/st-augustine/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751. Friends of the St. Johns County Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.

Rambo is a 3-year-old male terrier mix dog (ID No. 80102). He is lively, energetic and curious. His high energy level makes him less suitable for families with young children, but he is eager for an owner who can channel his vigor through training and playtime.

Rusty is a 4-year-old male domestic mediumhair cat (ID No. 79651). He is quiet and cautious, but once he warms up becomes gentle and loving. He enjoys companionship, naps and head scratches. He thrives in a calm, patient environment.

• Putnam County Animal Services, 174 County Landfill Road, Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com, bit.ly/2EKoICq or bit.ly/34NqoGB. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.

Olympia, 1, and Sugar, 3, are female mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). They are sweet, happy and love attention. Both like to pick their furry canine friends; how they get along with cats is unknown.

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