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

• 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. Adoptable sats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.

Jennay, a 5-year-old female, and Ridge, a 3-year-old male, are mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). Jennay has heartworms, but they are both clean and housebroken. They get along with cats and other dogs and walk well on a leash.

• 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 PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.

Reo is an adult male English bulldog (ID No. 77794). He is sweet and lovable. He lost a leg, but not his spirit. He needs frequent vet checkups and periodic home visits, daily medication and a calm, quiet home with no stairs or other pets.

Hawkeye is a 1-year-old, male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 79150). He is a bundle of joy, curiosity and boundless energy. He is friendly and loves playing hide-and-seek and cuddling. He gets along with children, cats and other dogs.

• 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.

Sweet Pea is a 10-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. (A1469369). She is chill and but would love to spend lazy summer days with a family. But she does get occasional bursts of energy and zoomies that rival younger dogs.

Sunset is an 11-year-old, 7-pound female domestic mediumhair cat (ID No. A0820535). Injured when she arrived at the shelter, she was quickly nursed back to health. She loves attention and being petted and scratched.

• 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.

Baobab is an 8-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58582334). She is sweet and loving. Baobab may be a little older, but that means she’s wiser, calmer and full of gratitude for every bit of love she receives.

Ramalama is a 1½-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58546295). He is sweet and full of life, curiosity and potential. With love, stability, companionship and the right person by his side, he’ll blossom into a loyal friend.

• 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.

Merida is a 3-year-old, 50-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0058324679). She is loving, smart, friendly and affectionate. She is struggling with kennel life and lights up when she receives attention. She needs a home where she can be herself.

Hazel is a 3-year-old, 7-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058728373). She is calm, loyal, low maintenance and talkative. She will happily narrate her day while lounging in a sunny window or curled up with her favorite blanket.

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