Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
Nassau County Animal Services
Nassau County Animal Services is located at 86078 License Road in Fernandina Beach. You can reach them by calling (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, visit nassaucountyfl.com/845/Animal-Services or follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/NassauCountyAnimalServices.
Kittens are also available for adoption at several Petco stores, including:
463713 Florida 200 in Yulee
11900 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville
Other adoption locations include:
Tractor Supply Co., 463184 Florida 200 in Yulee
Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 Georgia 40 in St. Marys, Ga.
The shelter will hold a free adoptions event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, at Pet Supplies Plus, 463913 Florida 200 W, Suite 1, in Yulee.
Ole Red
Ole Red is an 8-year-old, 94-pound male mixed-breed dog with ID No. 58909463. He is sweet and loving, known as a gentle giant with a heart as big as his paws. He’s the perfect mix of calm and companionship and still enjoys his daily walks and being out and about.
Aprilla
Aprilla is a 2-year-old, female mixed-breed dog with ID No. 59107189. She is energetic, playful, and loves a good game of fetch. She is all about tennis balls and head rubs. She has a fun-loving spirit and affectionate nature.
Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services
Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services is located at 2020 Forest St. You can contact them by calling (904) 630-2489 or emailing [email protected]. To view available animals, visit coj.net/pets or follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/jaxanimalcare.
Howard
Howard is an 11-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog with ID No. A1470868. He is a distinguished gentleman who still has the feisty energy of a younger pup. He loves being petted, chin scratches, and dog treat Pupperoni.
Snowball
Snowball is a 1-year-old, 9-pound male domestic medium-hair cat with ID No. A1472368. He loves being petted, cuddling, and attention. He has lived in a home previously and got along well with children and other cats. He is ready for a new loving family.
Clay County Animal Services
Clay County Animal Services is located at 3984 W. Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs. You can reach them by calling (904) 269-6342 or emailing [email protected]. To view available animals, visit claycountygov.com/community/animal-services or follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/ClayCtyAnimals.
Shirley
Shirley is a 2-year-old, 73-pound female Anatolian Shepherd mix dog with ID No. A0059349262. She is sweet, gentle, and cuddly and loves being close to her people. On walks, she strolls calmly next to you. She loves to explore her surroundings.
O’Reilly
O’Reilly is a 5-month-old, 5-pound male domestic shorthair cat with ID No. A0058926989. He is sweet, curious, and clever. He can be shy, but once he warms up, he is playful and loves hide and seek. He enjoys quiet spaces, gentle attention, and interactive play.
St. Johns County Pet Center
St. Johns County Pet Center is located at 130 N. Stratton Road in St. Augustine. You can contact them by calling (904) 209-6190 or visiting sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, visit 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, and follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Rambo
Rambo is a 3-year-old male terrier mix dog with ID No. 80102. He is lively, energetic, and curious. His high energy level makes him less suitable for families with young children, but he is eager for an owner who can channel his vigor through training and playtime.
Rusty
Rusty is a 4-year-old male domestic mediumhair cat with ID No. 79651. He is quiet and cautious, but once he warms up becomes gentle and loving. He enjoys companionship, naps, and head scratches. He thrives in a calm, patient environment.
Putnam County Animal Services
Putnam County Animal Services is located at 174 County Landfill Road in Palatka. You can reach them by calling (386) 329-0396 option #1. To view available animals, visit putnampals.com, bit.ly/2EKoICq, or bit.ly/34NqoGB. Adoptable cats are also available at PetSense at 113 Town and Country Drive in Palatka.
Olympia and Sugar
Olympia and Sugar are female mixed-breed dogs with no available ID numbers. They are sweet, happy, and love attention. Both like to pick their furry canine friends; how they get along with cats is unknown.
For more information, contact [email protected] or call (904) 359-4109.
