Pets for adoption locally

Tombstone

ID No.: A802587

Age: 1 year

Story: Tombstone is the perfect size at around 40 lbs. He's earned lots of volunteer friends during his time at PACC, where he arrived in February. Tombstone can be a bit shy at first, but once you've earned his trust, you've got a BFF for life!

Fee: $0 adoption fee

Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. To see a list of available pets and services, head to pima.gov/animalcare

Sign up to foster: Stop by the shelter in person. For details, visit pima.gov/foster

Jet and Rocket

ID No.: A804203, A804204

Age: 3 years

Story: Jet and Rocket are an adorable pair of pint-sized best friends. These sweet pups each weigh in around 20 lbs. They came into PACC as strays so not much is known about their history, but we do know that they are a little shy and the VERY best of friends. This sweet pair is looking for a home together.

Fee: $0 adoption fee

Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. To see a list of available pets and services, head to pima.gov/animalcare

Sign up to foster: Stop by the shelter in person. For details, visit pima.gov/foster

York

ID No.: A805261

Age: 2 years

Story: Gorgeous husky York has been at PACC for a couple of months and is ready to find his new home. This handsome boy is easy to handle and spends much of his day snoozing in his kennel.

Fee: $0 adoption fee

Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. To see a list of available pets and services, head to pima.gov/animalcare

Sign up to foster: Stop by the shelter in person. For details, visit pima.gov/foster

Leo

ID No.: A741466

Age: 3 years

Story: Sweet, cuddly Leo really just wants a lap to lay his head on, a hand to hold, and someone that can appreciate his goofy faces. His ideal home would probably be a little quieter, where there isn't a ton of foot traffic and he gets time to settle in. Leo has done well with cats and dogs in his foster home. He is housebroken, well-behaved, and described as the "happiest dog ever."

Fee: $0 adoption fee

Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. To see a list of available pets and services, head to pima.gov/animalcare

Sign up to foster: Stop by the shelter in person. For details, visit pima.gov/foster

Tubbs

ID No.: A808924

Age: 8 weeks

Story: Tubbs is a friendly little guy who is looking to start life off on the right foot with his new family. Tubbs is one of hundreds of kittens that will be adoptable at PACC in the coming months.

Fee: $0 adoption fee

Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900

Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. To see a list of available pets and services, head to pima.gov/animalcare

Sign up to foster: Stop by the shelter in person. For details, visit pima.gov/foster

Ringo

Age: 11 months

Story: Ringo was just a kid living on the streets of Tucson when a friend of felines coaxed him into a trap with some delicious food. Ringo was brought to Paws Patrol to begin a new life as a domesticated kitty. He's still a little bit shy and just needs a little time to be sure of his surroundings. He is a very handsome boy with a sleek black coat and sweet and shining eyes of green. Ringo loves cats, we mean loves them. He really needs a cat or two to play with and help him through his shyness. Adoption qualifications required.

Fee: $75. Adoption prices: all cats are $75. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots

Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Meet: By appointment, give us a call

Olive

Age: 2 years

Story: Olive was living in the Nogales and was about to have a litter of kittens. The Nogales Police scooped her up and told her she was going to be safe at Paws Patrol. Olive went to live with her foster mom and she rolled out the welcome mat while they waited for Olive's kittens to arrive. April 1st was the big day! Olive had a litter of 5 carbon copy kittens who look just like her. The kittens are growing quickly and it's time that Olive starts looking for a home of her own. Her foster mom says that she loves attention, being pet, brushed, and enjoys a good conversation. Olive does love people but having another kitty to live with would make her such a happy girl. She is still young and loves to romp around and play with her kittens. Olive would be such good company and make you smile everyday. Please come visit her and her kittens soon. Adoption qualifications required.

Fee: $75. Adoption fees for Paws Patrol cats are $75 for a single cat or $125 for a pair. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.

Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Meet: By appointment, give us a call.

Jack

Age: 7 years

Story: Jack is the cat for you - this orange tabby is quite a handsome guy. The beginning of his life is a bit of a mystery but Jack was adopted from Paws Patrol in 2018. He's a good boy and his family loved him but their lives changed and Jack is back at Paws Patrol. He likes the volunteers and the treats but would really like to find his forever home. This orange fellow likes to explore and loves attention. The best home for him would be quiet with no doggies, children, male cats, and plenty of sun spots. Jack really likes being someone's companion rather than being on his own and hopes to find someone soon. Adoption qualifications required.

Fee: $75. Adoption fees for Paws Patrol cats are $75 for a single cat or $125 for a pair. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.

Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Meet: By appointment, give us a call.

Garnet

Age: 6 months

Story: Garnet is a long-haired beauty and a gem of a kitten. She was trapped right after she was weaned from her mama. She was dirty, skinny, scared and weak. Paws Patrol volunteers gave Garnet lots of love, food and medicine. Soon she was healthy enough to go to her wonderful foster mom's. There Garnet's foster mom has shown her only kindness. This kitty is slowly starting to trust that she is safe and can finally be a kitten. Her favorite plaything is her toy mouse. It's so much fun to watch her toss it in the air. While Garnet may never be a lap cat, she's starting to think that people are pretty cool. Garnet would love to find a forever home where she can be part of a family. Won't you come meet her and give this young lady a chance to be part of your life? Adoption qualifications required.

Fee: $75. Adoption fees for Paws Patrol cats are $75 for a single cat or $125 for a pair. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.

Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Meet: By appointment, give us a call

Buttons

Age: 6 months

Story: Buttons is the cutest black kitten. His sisters and him were found by Paws Patrol and they couldn't be happier! This litter wasn't doing very well on their own but now life is like a bowl of kibble. The kittens went to live with a foster family and Buttons loves it there. Sometimes he can be a little shy but when he gets to know you he's all kitten. Buttons loves playing and napping with his sisters, relaxing in a warm sun spot on a lazy spring day. His foster mom says that he's a pretty laid back guy and sometimes gives her love bites when she is petting him, that's just because he cares for her. There is a little bit of a scar on Buttons’ eye but it doesn't bother him one bit and it actually makes him look kind of tough. He's a very handsome guy and would love to find a home with another cat or two. How about adopting Buttons with one of his sisters? Adoption qualifications required.

Fee: $75 for Buttons. Adoption fees for Paws Patrol cats are $75 for a single cat or $125 for a pair. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.

Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org

Meet: By appointment, give us a call

Nana Fiona

Age: 15 years

Story: This precious lady came to us when her human entered assisted living; Nana Fiona has settled into our shelter rather well. She's not the most gregarious senior kitty, but she loves visitors, and will sit and cuddle with you for as long as you’d like to chat. She's a quiet kitty, and loves snoozing in sunny spots. If you’re looking for a gentle, elderly kitty to cuddle and love, come meet Nana Fiona!

Fee: $50

Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Xena

Age: 2 years

Story: Xena is a female Pug mix that was found with her husky friend in a local park. She walks well on a leash and can use a doggy door. Although she was accustomed to be the seeing eye for her doggy friend, Xena is now ready to be your loving companion. Please call for an appointment to meet Xena.

Fee: $85; includes spay, shots, and microchip.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org

Fifi

Age: 8 years

Story: Fifi enjoys sitting on the window sill where she can see outside and be within reach of petting. She is a cute, laid-back black girl with short hair and round yellow eyes. She has lived with many cats but likes human companionship best. Please call to arrange a meeting with Fifi.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org

Kehlani

Age: 3 years

Story: Kehlani is a female Weimaraner/Staffie mix that has good house manners and asks to go out. She has been good with kids but likes to chase small animals. She is an affectionate, playful, happy girl that loves toys and treats. Please call for an appointment to meet Kehlani.

Fee: $85; includes spay, shots, and microchip.

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org

Bryson

Age: 2 years

Story: When Bryson appeared at the front door of his rescuer's home, he was brought to TALGV to be checked out. He is a handsome buff-colored boy that has given up his street life and is ready for his forever home with you. Please call to arrange a meeting with Bryson.

Fee: $45, includes neuter, shots and microchip

Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley, 1600 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, 10 a.m.-2 p.m daily, 520-625-2170 or www.talgv.org

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