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.
Glee is a 3-year-old, 58-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1447163). He is a sweet lap dog. He knows the sit, stay, heel, paw, wait, place, down and free commands. He is housebroken, crate-trained and only chews on his toys. He can take a few minutes to warm up, but loves people, including children, though not cats.
Hero is a 1-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1464747). He is shy, but snuggly. He was found in an empty apartment but since he arrived at the shelter he has made quite a few staff and volunteer friends.
• 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.
Remi is a 1-year-old, 50-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0058522094). She is calm, easygoing and adventurous. She has a happy-go-lucky personality and playful energy and loves beach days. She is house trained and a little sensitive to loud noises.
Scully is a 5-year-old, 11-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058706423). Is loyal and loving. He might be a bit shy at first, but with time he’ll be your best couch buddy. He adores being petted and cuddled.
• 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, affectionate and gentle. Despite having heartworms, she is playful and loves to play fetch. She has a way of making you feel like the most important person in the world.
Benji is an adult male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 78763). He is friendly, loving and independent. He values his own space and prefers solitude, so would do best in a home without other pets or children. He is playful and has a vibrant personality.
• 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.
• Adoptable dogs are also available at 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.
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