Looking to expand your family? These dogs and cats are so sweet and need a forever home.
Story: Oreo is a goofy and fun pup who has been playful and social with other dogs in PACC play group. He craves affection and love and is sensitive and sweet. Oreo loves to sample any and all snacks you have. He appreciates big blankets and has been known to snore.
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 before you arrive, visit pima.gov/foster
Story: Lollipop is a very sweet and gentle cat who recently had a litter of six beautiful babies. Lollipop is a great mom but is looking forward to living a life of leisure in her forever home. Lollipop loves her foster mom and she loves her but her eight-year-old male rescue cat does not get along with other animals, especially Lollipop! Even though her foster mom really wants her to stay, Lollipop needs to be at a place where everyone loves her. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $30. Adoption prices: all kittens 12 months or younger will be $65 each and all other cats are $30. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org.
Story: Leo is a sweet boy who likes to sit on laps, be petted and loved. He sits quietly, observing activities around him on walks and during sit-downs. Leo takes treats very gently, making sure he doesn't even touch your fingers with his teeth. His notes say that he's house trained and is a wonderful dog who listens well and is very loving.
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 before you arrive, visit pima.gov/foster
Story: Sherman loves to talk to you, comes when called, loves getting pet and is a really confident cat (so he should easily transition to your home). This wonderful floof is no longer in a kennel; Sherman is now an honorary PACC employee working in an office. He shoves papers around, will interrupt your phone calls and loves to gaze out the window.
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 before you arrive, visit pima.gov/foster
Story: Upon meeting Rocco, you’ll be charmed by his gentle personality. He is definitely a lover at heart. Rocco enjoys plopping down by your feet for pets and belly rubs. He is also quite athletic. He loves going out for daily walks and meeting other pups in play group. Rocco would love to meet any resident dogs before going home together.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road, 520-327-6088 Ext. 173
Story: Tempo came to us from another shelter in need of a second chance. She's a little shy, but warming up and loves to snooze in cubbies or peek her head out and watch the goings on. She would thrive as a companion in a quieter home, especially if the home has a catio. She loves to enjoy the outside breeze and to watch the birds. She gets along with other cats well enough, but would probably prefer to be your one-and-only kitty.
Contact: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.
Meet: By appointment only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Story: Happy is a well-behaved heeler mix boy who will sit on command and walk well on leash. He loves to play and enjoys the company of other dogs. He loves people and is eager to go home with you, so call soon to arrange a meeting with this friendly boy.
Fee: $85, 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, 520-625-3170 or www.talgv.org
Story: Harry got his name because of the long white hairs that show along his sides and hind legs. Harry was born in March and has been in a Paws Patrol foster home with his siblings. Like most kittens, he loves to run, check out new toys and play with his siblings. Harry is a good-natured kitty and likes to be held. When it’s nap time he is ready to crawl up on your lap. Won’t you adopt Harry and maybe one of his siblings? He’ll be available in early June. Adoption qualifications required.
Fee: $65. Adoption prices: all kittens 12 months or younger will be $65 each and all other cats are $30. Includes microchip, neutering and current shots.
Contact: Paws Patrol, Green Valley, 520-207-4024, www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org
Story: Veer is just the cutest little guy who is always ready to play.
Fee: $260, neutered, microchipped and age appropriate vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: Who can resist this sweet face? Sienna is a beautiful little lady ready for her new home.
Fee: $140, spayed, microchipped and all vaccines. Approved adoption application required
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: Dewy is an energetic boy. He enjoys going on walks, especially when there is time to stop and sniff all the amazing scents around. He is a big boy with 65 pounds to his name, so he can seem intimidating at first. However, all Dewy really wants in life is the opportunity to fit into a loving, forever family.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road, 520-327-6088 Ext. 173
Story: Peanut is a tiny, sweet, girl ready to fill your home with joy. She also makes a great office assistant. With proper introductions, she should fit into any household including those with cat friendly dogs.
Fee: $99, includes spay, microchip and appropriate shots
Contact: Pawsitively Cats, 520-289-2747, Pawsitivelycats.org
Story: Dusty always has a smile for you and loves his walks.
Fee: $180, neutered, microchipped and age appropriate vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: Cleo is the queen of serving looks. She is a stylish tortoiseshell kitty who you can often find snuggled up in a cozy napping place or rubbing up against her catio door; this is her way of saying hello. She is quite playful when the right toys are in play. Cleo enjoys lunging after toys on long strings or chasing after the laser pointer.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road, 520-327-6088 Ext. 173
Story: Skylar is a petite and sweet young girl. Perfect medium size. She will be a wonderful family friend.
Fee: $180, spayed, microchipped and age appropriate vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: Kay is a kitty who needs time to warm up at her own pace. She spends a lot of her time napping in comfortable nooks. However, you can always count on feather toys with long strings or laser pointers to bring her out of her shell.
Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Main Campus, 635 W. Roger Road, 520-327-6088 Ext. 173
Story: Timber is a perfect medium size boy who loves to be your lap dog.
Fee: $180, neutered, microchipped and age appropriate vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: RJ is a stunning, sweet boy just waiting for your lap.
Fee: $140. Neutered, microchipped and all vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Story: Teddy is a stunning little boy who has the best smile.
Fee: $200, neutered, microchipped and age appropriate vaccines. Approved adoption application required.
Contact: Rescue Me Tucson/Marana, 6401 Marana Center Blvd., #902, noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 520-261-1616
Sara Brown joined the Star in 2014 after working for the San Pedro Valley New Sun in Benson. She works with letters to the editor, produces Opinion Team chats, and curates columns such as Keeping the Faith, Business Awards and Adopt A Friend.
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