Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
• 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 PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Josey is a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 78597). She is sweet, playful, affectionate and house-trained. She loves to play fetch and makes everyone around her smile with her antics. She is gentle and loves unconditionally. She has heart worms but embraces joy.
Lilly is an adult female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 78724). She is loving, sweet, friendly and affectionate. She has a playful side and can turn a simple string into an exciting game. She is comfortable around dogs, other cats and children. Her adaptability makes her a great fit for any 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.
Astro is a 2-year-old, 43-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1466172). He is high-energy and playful. He loves learning new tricks and is fun to teach. He performs zoomies and wiggles nonstop until he plops down on the couch for a solid snooze.
Toasted Marshmallow is an 8-year-old, 6-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1469328). She is sweet and enjoys making new friends and showing off her purrs and snuggles. She needs a family that loves the quiet, easygoing, low-key kind of life.
• 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.
Nilla is a 3-year-old, 50-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0058022109). She is gentle and loving. She has gained confidence and trust since arriving at the shelter and now her sweet personality shines. She eagerly seeks affection and attention from those she’s gotten to know.
Austin is a 5-year-old, 10-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058553996). He is sweet and loving. He might seem reserved in his cat condo, but the moment it’s opened, he eagerly comes out offering affection. He is talkative and adores sharing his thoughts and snuggling.
• 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.
Smokey is a 2½-year-old, 60-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 54773035). He is sweet and will win your heart. He walks well on a leash and keeps his kennel clean. He can be dog selective, so potential adopters with pets should have a meet-and-greet. He been at the shelter for a year.
Madonna is a 4-year-old, 59-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 55896896). She is sweet and loves beach days, open spaces and pampering. She walks well on a leash. She does not do well with children and needs a meet-and-greet with other pets. She has been at the shelter for a year.
• 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. Adoptable sats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
Franklin is a 2-year-old male Malinois mix dog (no ID number available). He is friendly and wants affection. He is house-trained and walks well on a leash. He gets along with other dogs but not livestock.
Lucy is a 10-month-old female Labrador mix (no ID number available). She is friendly and gets along well with other dogs.
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