{"id":313041,"date":"2025-10-18T09:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313041\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:23:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:23:19","slug":"take-your-pick-from-these-dogs-and-cats-from-the-jacksonville-area-yearning-for-a-home-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313041\/","title":{"rendered":"Take your pick from these dogs and cats from the Jacksonville area yearning for a home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union<\/a>‘s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, go to\u00a0nassaucountyfl.com\/845\/Animal-Services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0facebook.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

Mochi<\/strong> is an 8-year-old, 60-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59461489). She is mellow, gentle, easygoing, loving and loyal. She is perfect for someone looking for companionship without the high energy of a young dog. She is a sweet soul.<\/p>\n

Louie<\/strong> is a 5-year-old, 45-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59464484). He is loaded with cuteness and personality. He is playful, loves to be the center of attention and brings joy wherever he goes. He has goofy charm.<\/p>\n

\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\u00a0coj.net\/pets<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0facebook.com\/jaxanimalcare<\/a>. The city has launched a new app called JaxPawFinder that connects people to shelter pets. Much like a dating app, it lets users enter characteristics they would like in a dog or cat \u2014 such as age, size, temperament and energy level \u2014 and instantly matches them with pets that are the best fit. JaxPawFinder is available\u00a0in the App Store and on Google Play. For more information, go to\u00a0jacksonville.gov\/categories\/mobile-apps\/jaxpawfinder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ice Cube<\/strong> is a 3-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1464284). He is the coolest guy around and loves making new friends. He also loves taking long walks and rolling in the grass and doesn’t mind cleaning up after with a bath.<\/p>\n

\"Ice<\/p>\n

Ice Cube<\/p>\n

Pot Roast<\/strong> is a 1-year-old, 10-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1472577). She is shy but loves making new friends. She might take her time getting to know them, but once she does they’ll be best friends. She is ready to leave shelter life behind.<\/p>\n

\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\u00a0claycountygov.com\/community\/animal-services<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0facebook.com\/ClayCtyAnimals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Benjamin<\/strong> is a 2-year-old, 52-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0059032036). He is high voltage and full of personality, mischief and heart. He\u2019s all zoomies, adventures and enthusiasm. He is learning canine diplomacy and needs an easygoing dog buddy.<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> is a 2-year-old, 6-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0059332678). She is sweet, gentle and affectionate and loves to cuddle. She loves snacks, particularly Churus. She has had dental surgery and will need yearly dental checkups.<\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/p>\n

\u2022 St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us\/departments\/animal-control<\/a>. To view available animals, go to\u00a0petfinder.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, facebook.com\/fosjcpc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shadow<\/strong> is a 2\u00bd-year-old male terrier mix dog\u00a0(ID No. 80616). He is sweet, playful and affectionate. His curiosity makes every day an adventure. He is house-trained and gets along with children, but not cats.<\/p>\n

Olive<\/strong> is an 8-week-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 80754). She is sweet, playful and energetic. She has a zest for life, a big personality and loves to explore every nook and cranny. She is always ready to cuddle.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Putnam County Animal Services, 174 County Landfill Road, Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to\u00a0putnampals.com<\/a>, bit.ly\/2EKoICq<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0bit.ly\/34NqoGB<\/a>. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.<\/p>\n

Hazel<\/strong>, 10 months, and Patty<\/strong>, 5 months, are female mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). Both are happy, playful, adorable and get along with everyone and everything.<\/p>\n

bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109<\/p>\n

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