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

The Jacksonville Humane Society will have $25 or less pet adoptions Labor Day weekend as part of a NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters event. The special offer will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and noon to 4 p.m. Monday. The society is at 8464 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. All pets will be altered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. For more information about the society, go to jaxhumane.org.

• 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.

Turbo is a 1-year-old male terrier mix dog (ID No. 79481). He is playful, energetic and friendly. He loves exploring, playing fetch and taking walks. He’s also incredibly sociable, making human friends with everyone he meets. He has a contagious zest for life.

Gemini is a 1-year-old female Siamese mix domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 79963). She is curious yet nervous and shy, so her days are filled with gentle explorations and cautious adventures. She is loving and would thrive in a peaceful home.

• 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.

Barbecue is an almost 3-year-old, 45-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1464087). Shy at first, he shows signs of being housebroken, takes treats gently, walks well on a leash and loves cuddling. Athletic and acrobatic, he could be a fetch or Frisbee partner.

Daffodil is a 2-year-old, 8-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1469228). She loves to lounge around, watch birds through windows and chase after toy mice and her fellow shelter cat room residents. She would love to pursue her hobbies in a home.

• 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.

Yukie is a 4-year-old, 63-pound female mixed breed dog (ID No. A0059014307). She’s curious, clever and confident and has brains, charm and a heart full of loyalty. She keeps a watchful eye on her people and makes sure everyone feels safe. She’s a snuggler.

Reno is a 5-year-old, 10-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058927360). He is a dreamboat who’s turned sunbathing into an art form. He loves napping and cuddling. When he’s not melting into a warm patch of light, he’s curled up next to humans.

• 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.

Philomena is an almost 3-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 52728913). Don’t let the name fool you — he is a boy with a heart full of love and paws ready to play. He is full of energy and thriving. He adores people and gets along with other dogs.

Amelia is an almost 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 51475639). She loves running and playing with people and other dogs. She and brother Philomena would love to be adopted together but would also be happy in separate loving homes.

• 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.

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