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

• 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.

Kennedy is a 3-year-old, 73-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1472822). She loves long walks with her shelter volunteer friends, taste testing all of the different treat varieties pet stores have to offer and a good snooze in the sunshine.

Lemur is a 2-year-old, 6-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1473409). She is friendly and searching for a family who will give her endless chin rubs and toy mice to chase.

• 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.

Bree is a 5-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59440307). She is sweet, well-behaved and kennel-trained. She knows commands to sit, give her paw and lay down. She is shy around new people at first, but warms up with patience and kindness

Cheeto Puff is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. 59663440). He is mellow, sweet, friendly and calm. He has mastered the art of being a chill companion. He doesn’t mind sharing his space with other cats.

• 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.

Tugboat is a 7-year-old, 58-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0057643718). She is sweet and loves soft treats, basking in the sunshine, getting attention and being petted by her favorite people. She would thrive in a calm, adult-only household.

Chubby is a 7-year-old, 11-pound male domestic shorthair car (ID No. A0059541429). He is sweet and playful, lightning fast at catching his favorite toys and loves showing off his pounce. He’s front declawed and has had a mass removal so needs regular vet checkups.

• 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.

Steele is a 7-month-old male terrier mix dog (ID No. 80842). He is energetic, friendly and curious and loves to explore and play. He’s the perfect companion for someone who loves adventure and lots of fun.

Babe is a 1-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 80840). He is sweet, affectionate, playful and energetic. He embodies joy and curiosity and is always eager for a new game or puzzle. He loves to nuzzle up after a long play session.

• 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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