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 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.
Ripley is a 2-year-old female shepherd mix dog (ID No. 80977). She is sweet, friendly and playful. She loves fun activities, learning new tricks and games and making new friends. She thrives on affection and enjoys spending time with people.
Ripley
Shaggy is a 10-year-old male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 81136). He is sweet, but very withdrawn. When he’s restored to a loving home, he’ll come out of his shell. He is house-trained and gets along with children, but he’s never lived with other pets.
• 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. In November, all adoption fees will be waived.
Pattie is a 2-year-old, 41-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1471407). She is sweet and sensitive. She has lived with children, cats and dogs. She needs a new home where she can bond with people, learn new tricks and relax.
Cozumel is a 9-month-old, 5-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1473440). He is cuddly and friendly and all he wants to do is curl up in a sunny spot on the couch. He is a total dream, much like the warm, sunny island he is named after.
• 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.
Star is a 3-month-old, 11-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59733747). She is sweet, gentle, playful and curious. She loves naps in the Florida sunshine, cuddles on the couch and adventures in the backyard.
Marley is a 1-year-old, 41-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59717145). She is gentle, sweet, friendly and a bit timid. She’s being treated for some minor scabbing and skin irritation on her head and back, but has no long-term health concerns.
• 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.
Moon and Star are 8-year-old, 45-pound mixed-breed dogs (ID Nos. A0059371721 and 59371708). They are “deeply bonded” kennel mates, so shelter staff hope they will be adopted together. Moon is a male, loving companion who thrives on attention from people. Star is a female who is sweet and gentle and also loves attention. Moon follows Star’s lead and Star helps Moon feel confident.
Fiona is a 2-year-old, 11-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A00593403810. She is nub-tailed, sassy and shaped like a football. She wants affection on her terms. She’s got the energy of a retired diva who still thinks she’s headlining Broadway.
Fiona
• Putnam County Animal Services, 174 County Landfill Road, Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com, bit.ly/2EKoICq or bit.ly/34NqoGB. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
Ginger, 2, and her puppy, Marsha, 1, are bonded female mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). They are both a little shy but very energetic. Shelter staff prefer they be adopted together but will separate them if necessary.
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