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.
• 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.
Teddy is a 1-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. 61306865). He has plenty of love to give. He wants to find a family who will include him in their
adventures, give him plenty of attention and help him settle into a home of his own. He is ready to meet his people and start making memories together.
Marilyn is a 3-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 61306881). She is sweet and ready to leave shelter life behind and have a family to call her own. She has so much love to give and would cherish a home where she can feel safe, cared for and truly part of the family.
• 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.
Athena is a 3-year-old female terrier dog (ID No. 84010). She is sweet, joyful, lovable, bright and affectionate. She lights up when she sees her people. She enjoys her peace and prefers a home without cats, but she’s all about bonding with her humans. She is heartworm-positive and needs an adopter who can help her through her treatment plan.
Shredder is a 12-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 85688). He is sweet, friendly and affectionate and loves attention. He enjoys meeting new people, happily soaks up all the petting he can get and is patient with children. He delights in the occasional zoomie and appreciates having a cozy spot where he can relax.
• 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.
Mix Tape is a 2-year-old, 49-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1478678). He is polite and friendly. He is content to meet any and every person who wants to pet him or give him kisses. He walks alongside his humans and offers to sit for treats. He is working on making some fellow canine friends and can't wait for family of his own.
Pepperoni is a 2-year-old, 10-pound male domestic medium-hair cat (ID No. A1482096). He is sweet as can be and enjoying living with other felines in the shelter’s Cat Cafe. He loves tasty wet food and treats, and if you have some of those and a lap for him to curl up on, he'll be your new best friend in no time.
• 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.
Scar is a 2-year-old, 54-pound male Catahoula leopard mix dog (ID No. A0061257764). He is social and equal parts athlete, goofball and loyal companion. He is a great walking partner: Once he's burned off a little energy, the leash manners appear and the pulling disappears. He enjoys time with dog friends and would thrive with an active family.
Billie Joe is a 6-month-old, 6-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0061551169). He is sweet and has a quirky personality but may need time to decide if you're worthy of his friendship. His true passion is trackball towers and he can spend hours batting, chasing and studying that spinning ball like it's his full-time job.
Adoptable animals are also available at Putnam County Animal Services, which recently moved to a new location at 122 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396, option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com.
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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