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 cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
Siblings Gully, a male, and Fern, a female, are 1½-year-old lemon hound dogs (ID numbers unavailable). They are happy and friendly.
• 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.
Jan is a 7-year-old, 50-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0057593286). She is lovable, smart and spunky but has a medium-to-low energy level. She is house-trained, knows the “sit” command and gets along with respectful dogs.
Wednesday is a 3-year-old, 7-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0059122220). She’s the whole mood of a middle of workweek day. She has quiet charm. She is a window gazer and a cuddle connoisseur.
• 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 Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Sunny is a 4-year-old male pit bull terrier dog (ID No. 79695). He is sweet, friendly, gentle and curious. He loves exploring his surroundings and is always eager to make new friends. He would bring joy and adventure to a home.
Zuzu is a 9-week-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 79882). He is sweet and friendly and has a vibrant, joyful personality. His energy and curiosity fill the room. He loves to explore or play but also loves cuddling up after a fun day.
• 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.
Funnel Cake is a 3-year-old, 41-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1467756). She is sweet, social and mellow. She loves belly rubs, children, snuggles and playtime. She is house-trained, knows basic commands and has lived peacefully with cats.
Hamlet is a 1-year-old, 10-pound domestic male shorthair cat (ID No. A1469886). He loves socializing with friends — both people and feline. He still has a ton of kitten energy, but after he does zoomies he curls up in a sunny spot.
• 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.
Queen Pawdora, also known as Amaya, is a 3-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 57136619). She is loving and playful. Sometimes she loves to cuddle and lie around, other times she gets the zoomies. She love people but not all dogs. She is heartworm-positive and in need of a medical foster. The shelter will fund her treatment.
Marshall is a 5½-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 57835639). He loves to run, play and cuddle. He enjoys taking walks and watching shows on the couch with his people. He is picky about his dog friends and does not like cats.
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