Cold Noses: Adoptable Pets of the Week
Cold Noses, The 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 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Contact individual shelters for more information.
• 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.
Bud is a 2-year-old, 47-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. Clay A 1357). He has a winning smile and medium-level energy. He enjoys spending time with other canines but prefers female dogs that have a similar play style.
Kevin is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. Clay A 1486). He can be shy but is finally opening up and seeking attention. He is transitioning well into his new surroundings at the shelter, but a quiet home might suit him best.
• 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.
Max is a 3-year-old male terrier mix (ID No. 61982). He is sweet, feisty, loving and playful. He walks well on a leash and likes some dogs, but whether he likes cats is unknown.
Finn is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 62185). He is house-trained and gets along with other cats, but has not been around dogs or children.
• Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services is at 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.
Muskrat is a 2½-year-old, 46-pound male mixed-breed dog (A1308500). He is playful, energetic, always ready for fun! He wants a family that will play ball with him. After play time, he’s ready to snuggle and will fall asleep while being petted.
Duney is a 3-year-old, 7-pound female tortoiseshell-colored domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1342456). She is calm and friendly and loves lounging and getting head scratches. She can be timid at first but warms up quickly.
• 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.
Tiger and Smokey are 1-year-old male mixed-breed dogs and part of the same litter (ID number unavailable). They are sweet and playful and get along with other dogs. Smokey is heartworm-positive.
Adoptable animals 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.
bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109
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