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

• 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.

Rayne is a 3-year-old, 53-pound female mixed-breed dog ID No. A0058987158). She may seem shy but is playful and social in her comfort zone. She crawls everywhere she goes and loves playing, chasing tennis balls and snuggling stuffed animals.

Reno is a 5-year-old, 10-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058927360). He is all about the cozy life. He loves snuggling, being petted and spending quiet time with his people. He’s a talker too. His perfect day includes a soft bed and tasty snacks.

• 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.

Teddy Gaston is a 2½-year-old, 51-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58386780). He is calm, gentle, loving and easygoing and walks well on a leash. He has a distinctive walk due to a past medical issue, but it doesn’t slow him down or affect his mobility.

Hokee is a 3½-year-old, 52-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 57818243). He is sweet, affectionate and loves kisses, cuddles and calm companionship. He has a gentle nature and gets along well with other dogs, making him a great fit for 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.

Chase is a 1-year-old, 25-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1471765). He is the perfect combination of brains and beauty. He can be shy at first but likes to meet new people and is polite. He loves giving kisses in exchange for treats.

Wendy is a 1½-year-old, 9-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1469936). She was brought into the shelter while giving birth to four kittens. With the help of her foster mother, she did a great job raising them and is now ready for her own home.

• 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.

Sadie Mae  is a 4½-year-old female Beagle terrier mix dog (ID No. 79752). She is sweet and friendly. She’s curious, loves exploring and is always up for a game or a stroll. She is house-trained, eager to please and has a gentle rapport with children.

Figgy is a 3-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 80192). He is sweet, friendly and full of energy. He loves to cuddle, play and chase toys. He makes friends with cats and children and loves being around people.

• 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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