Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union‘s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
• 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.
Picasso is a 1½-year-old male German shepherd mix dog (ID No. 80810). He is friendly, energetic and curious. He loves to play and interacts well with people. He will thrive with an owner who can provide consistent training and plenty of exercise.
Stallone is a 6-month-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 80930). He is sweet and friendly and loves exploring. He is a bit shy, but once he warms up is quite the goofball and uses his extra toes to create extra mischief.
• 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.
Gigi is an 8-year-old, 90-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59556590). She is calm, affectionate, gentle and mellow. She would thrive in a peaceful environment. She’s past the puppy stage and prefers lounging over chasing squirrels.
Gigi
Buddie is a 4-month-old, 16½-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59593491). He is bursting with energy and love. He’s at the perfect age to learn, grow and, with the right guidance and affection, become a human’s loyal companion.
• 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. Interested adopters can also check out the animals using the shelter’s new PawFinder App at jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/jaxpawfinder. In November, all adoption fees will be waived.
Silly Billy is a 1-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1473289). He has the perfect blend of puppy energy and adult-dog smarts. He does zoomies and wiggles, but also likes long walks and practicing the “sit” and “down” commands.
Padme is a 2-year-old, 8-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1471621). She is little shy at first and loves occupying the sunny spot of the couch. She arrived with a litter of kittens and was such a great mom they all got adopted — now it’s her turn.
• 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.
Edgar is a 4-year-old, 50-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0059197147). He is sweet, quirky and goofy. He is shy at first but playful once he feels safe. He loves Squishmallows toys, thrives with a playful dog buddy and gets along with cats.
Tobra is a 4-year-old, 6-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0059287745). She is an athlete who loves the chase and wand toys. She also loves peace and quiet and would thrive in a home that allows time for herself and kitty meditation.
Tobra
• 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.
Ginger, 2, and her puppy, Marsha, 1, are bonded female mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). They are both a little shy but very energetic. Shelter staff prefer they be adopted together but will separate them if necessary.
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