Adoptable Pets of the Week
Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
Some shelters are operating with limitations stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Contact individual shelters for more information.
Kitten season, which begins every April or May and lasts through the fall as warmer weather brings more feline births, is underway – so shelters need foster families. Some of the kittens are tiny but still have a mom to provide nutrition; some are orphaned and must be bottle-fed. The shelters provide supplies. Call individual shelters for more information.
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. The shelter has kittens 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. Due to overcrowding, adoption fees are currently waived for dogs over 6 months of age and for all cats.
is a 11⁄2-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 56349944). He is sweet. He loves giving kisses to everyone he meets, especially children. He also gets along with other dogs.
is a 3-year-old female domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. 56348121). She is sweet and has a laidback personality. She loves to cuddle, thrives on affection and adores receiving gentle head and chin scratches.
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 Center group has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at Pet Smart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
is a 10-month-old male shepherd and terrier mix dog (ID No. 73516). He sweet and playful. He has boundless energy, making him the perfect companion for an active family. He loves long walks, playing fetch and learning new tricks. He also loves snuggling with his favorite humans.
is an adult female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 73823). She is calm, peaceful and demure. She is a bit hesitant and fearful about being picked up, but she will quickly relax into your lap and bond with you. She will come when called, especially when you hold your hand out.
Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16,
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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.
is an 8-year-old, 68-pound male mixedbreed dog (ID No. A0056096480). He is sweet, affectionate and gentle. He loves people and gets along with other dogs, but prefers calm, laid-back canine companions. He enjoys a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere and would thrive in a home where he can enjoy quiet moments and gentle interactions.
is a 4-year-old female domestic shorthair mix cat (ID No. A0056381807). She playful and curious. She loves affection, exploring her surroundings
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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. For National Adoption Week, the city will waive adoption fees Saturday and Sunday for dogs and cats at the shelter and at PetSmart Regency, 356 Monument Road. The free adoptions will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the shelter and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart Regency.
is a 1-year-old, 56-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1446870). Her heart is as big as her ears and she can’t wait to love on a new family. She is a favorite of shelter staff and, because she loves to chase and be chased, other shelter dogs.
is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1447515). She has the good looks to be a model, but all she wants is a sunny spot to fall asleep in and a family who appreciates her happy purrs.
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.
Timmy and Miles are 2-year-old male mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). They arrived at the shelter together. They are sweet, playful and outgoing.
bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109