Weekly Pet Column: Discover Adoptable Pets in the Jacksonville Area
Every week, the Florida Times-Union highlights pets available for adoption at local government-run animal shelters. These animals are looking for loving families who can provide them with a second chance at a happy life. Below is a list of some of the adorable and unique pets currently waiting for their forever homes.
St. Johns County Pet Center
Located at 130 N. Stratton Road in St. Augustine, the St. Johns County Pet Center offers a variety of adoptable pets. For more information or to view available animals, visit co.st-johns.fl.us/animalcontrol/petcenter.aspx. Additionally, Friends of the St. Johns County Center group has shelter cats available for adoption on Saturdays at PetSmart, located at 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine. You can follow their updates on Facebook at facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Blue is a 2-year-old female American pit bull terrier mix (ID No. 78517). She is sweet, loyal, and playful, with a zest for life. Blue gets along well with children, dogs, and cats. Although she is heartworm-positive, she can recover fully with proper care.
Maverick is an adult male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 78830). He is friendly, independent, and sociable. Maverick loves adventures, exploring, and making friends with everyone he meets. He enjoys warm spots in the sun and likes to be scratched behind the ears.
Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services
At 2020 Forest St., the Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services offers a wide range of pets for adoption. Contact them at (904) 630-2489 or email [email protected]. Visit coj.net/pets or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxanimalcare to see the available animals.
Honey Dumpling is a 2-year-old, 44-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1469273). He is as sweet as can be and loves playing fetch, especially with tennis balls. He also enjoys long walks in the park or on the beach.
Cherrio is a 1½-year-old, 8-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A1469841). He is mild-mannered and prefers a slower pace of life. Cherrio is available for adoption at the Regency PetSmart, located at 356 Monument Road in Jacksonville.
Nassau County Animal Services
The Nassau County Animal Services facility is located at 86078 License Road in Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150 for more information. To view available animals, visit nassaucountyfl.com/845/Animal-Services or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/NassauCountyAnimalServices. Kitten adoption opportunities are also available at several Petco stores and other pet supply locations.
Seahawk Sophie is an almost 11-year-old, female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 33744281). She is gentle and has a soft heart. She needs a quiet space and a warm place to spend her golden years. Senior dogs often go overlooked but have so much love to give.
Amber Pup is a 3-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 58802604). She is sweet and patiently waiting for a second chance. Amber Pup is looking for a family to call her own.
Clay County Animal Services
Situated at 3984 W. Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs, Clay County Animal Services offers a variety of adoptable pets. Contact them at (904) 269-6342 or email [email protected]. View available animals at claycountygov.com/community/animal-services or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/ClayCtyAnimals.
Garth is a 4-year-old, 55-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0058606943). He is friendly, polite, and enjoys cuddling, exploring, taking walks, playing fetch, and napping. Garth gets along well with children and knows basic commands. His behavior and temperament earned him Certified Good Boy status.
Toucan is a 2-month-old, 3-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A0058548847). She is curious, playful, silly, and full of spunk. Toucan is always ready to pounce on a toy, chase a shadow, or investigate a sound. She has a big personality.
Putnam County Animal Services
Located at 174 County Landfill Road in Palatka, Putnam County Animal Services can be reached at (386) 329-0396 option #1. View available animals at bit.ly/2EKoICq or bit.ly/34NqoGB. Adoptable pets are also available at PetSense, located at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
Jennay, a 5-year-old female, and Ridge, a 3-year-old male, are mixed-breed dogs (ID numbers unavailable). Both are clean and housebroken. They get along well with cats and other dogs and walk well on a leash. They are both looking for a loving home.
If you’re interested in adopting one of these wonderful pets, reach out to the respective shelters for more information. Every animal deserves a second chance, and your help could make all the difference in their lives.
