{"id":223183,"date":"2025-09-13T09:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/223183\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T09:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:16:12","slug":"these-cats-and-dogs-from-the-jacksonville-area-yearn-for-a-forever-home-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/223183\/","title":{"rendered":"These cats and dogs from the Jacksonville area yearn for a forever home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union&#8217;s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.claycountygov.com\/community\/animal-services\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:claycountygov.com\/community\/animal-services;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">claycountygov.com\/community\/animal-services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ClayCtyAnimals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:facebook.com\/ClayCtyAnimals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">facebook.com\/ClayCtyAnimals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Rayne<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Reno<\/strong> 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&#8217;s a talker too. His perfect day includes a soft bed and tasty snacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nassaucountyfl.com\/845\/Animal-Services\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:nassaucountyfl.com\/845\/Animal-Services;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">nassaucountyfl.com\/845\/Animal-Services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NassauCountyAnimalServices\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:facebook.com\/NassauCountyAnimalServices;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">facebook.com\/NassauCountyAnimalServices<\/a>. 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\u00a0Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 Georgia 40, St. Marys, Ga.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Teddy Gaston<\/strong> is a 2\u00bd-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\u2019t slow him down or affect his mobility.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Teddy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"595\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7061428013e27427084ef7626dc4b7ad.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Teddy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Hokee<\/strong> is a 3\u00bd-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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St. Call (904) 630-2489 or email jaxpets@coj.net. To view available animals, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.coj.net\/pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:coj.net\/pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">coj.net\/pets<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jaxanimalcare\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:facebook.com\/jaxanimalcare;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">facebook.com\/jaxanimalcare<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Chase<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Wendy<\/strong> is a 1\u00bd-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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/departments\/animal-control\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sjcfl.us\/departments\/animal-control;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sjcfl.us\/departments\/animal-control<\/a>.. To view available animals, go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfinder.com\/member\/us\/fl\/st-augustine\/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:petfinder.com\/member\/us\/fl\/st-augustine\/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">petfinder.com\/member\/us\/fl\/st-augustine\/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751<\/a>.\u00a0Friends of the St. Johns County Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fosjcpc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:facebook.com\/fosjcpc;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">facebook.com\/fosjcpc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sadie Mae<\/strong> \u00a0is a 4\u00bd-year-old female Beagle terrier mix dog (ID No. 79752). She is sweet and friendly. She&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Figgy<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Figgy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbe590a2a1647efcee6e24f586800f80.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Figgy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 Putnam County Animal Services, 174 County Landfill Road, Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/putnampals.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:putnampals.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">putnampals.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bit.ly\/2EKoICq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:bit.ly\/2EKoICq;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">bit.ly\/2EKoICq<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bit.ly\/34NqoGB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:bit.ly\/34NqoGB;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">bit.ly\/34NqoGB<\/a>. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Olympia<\/strong>, 1, and<strong> Sugar<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.com\/story\/lifestyle\/pets\/2025\/09\/13\/jacksonville-pet-adoptions-these-dogs-cats-are-looking-for-a-home\/86055260007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jacksonville pet adoptions: These dogs, cats are looking for a home;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jacksonville pet adoptions: These dogs, cats are looking for a home<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union&#8217;s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":223184,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5136],"tags":[5229,4653,121087,32227,3188,723,7310,55992,32232,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-223183","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jacksonville","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-cats","10":"tag-clay-county-animal-services","11":"tag-domestic-shorthair-cat","12":"tag-fl","13":"tag-florida","14":"tag-jacksonville","15":"tag-stuffed-animals","16":"tag-the-florida-times-union","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-united-states-of-america","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115196237110959093","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223183"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223183\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}