Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and animal welfare-related news.
The Jacksonville Humane Society
will have a four-day adoption event, The London Tailgate, from Oct. 10 to 13 in conjunction with the Jaguars Sunday game overseas. Adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats; other fees, including one for county licensing, may also apply. All pets available for adoption are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, and noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, and Tuesday, Oct. 13. Available pets can be viewed at jaxhumane.org/adopt. The society is at 8464 Beach Blvd.
• 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.
Dotty is a 1-year-old, 50-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0061716141). She is smart and pays attention to everything. She thoughtfully decides who her people are and, once you're in, you've got a loyal friend for life.She walks beautifully on a leash and enjoys meeting adults and kids. She is equal parts brains, manners and devotion.
Milo is a 5-year-old, 9-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0061749373). He’s sweet as sugar and obsessed with being petted — he will politely but persistently remind you not you stop. He loves outfits, from bow ties and tiny capes to full costumes. If you need a cat who’s equal parts classy and clingy, he is your guy.
• 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. Interested adopters can also check out the animals using the shelter's new PawFinder App at jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/jaxpawfinder.
Coop is a 6-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1482997). He is friendly, easygoing and gentle. He loves treats and will happily show off his "sit" skill to get them. After a walk full of sights and sniffs, he is content to make friends and get lots of petting.
Callie is a 1½-year-old, 10-pound female domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1478353). She is clever and full of life. Her ideal day is spent climbing shelves, hiding in boxes, chasing feather toys and snuggling with her people. She has lived with other cats and a small dog.
• 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, Georgia.
Bosephas is a 1-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 61307017). He is sweet and affectionate. He loves attention and is always happy to share a little extra love. He is hoping to find a family who will adore him just as much as he will adore them.
Notebook is a 2-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 61307023). He is ready to begin a new chapter with a loving family. He hopes his happily-ever-after is just a page away.
Adoptable animals are also available at:
- Putnam County Animal Services, 122 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396, option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com.
- St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, go to petfinder.com/member/us/fl/st-augustine/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751. Friends 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.
Beth Reese Cravey has been a reporter for The Florida Times-Union for 45 years, currently specializing in nonprofits and health. She can be reached at bcravey@jacksonville.com.
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