adoption

In this one cage at Clay County Animal Control, a group of seven lab, shepherd mix, and bulldog puppies are waiting for a new home! Can you give even one of them a chance?

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The puppies are in cage 65, tag numbers 378, 319, 379, 13, 391, 417, and 008.

T379: TAN FEMALE BULLDOG MIX, 3 months old

T135: BROWN & WHITE LAB MIX, FEMALE, 4 months old

T417: MALE TAN/BLK/WHT Shepherd MIX, 3 months old

T378: MALE TAN/BLK/WHT Shepherd MIX, 3 months old

T319: MALE TAN BULLDOG MIX, 3 months old

T008: FEMALE BRNDLE/WHT BULLDOG MIX, 4 months old

T391: FEMALE TAN BULLDOG MIX, 3 months old

... but she would rather be outside, playing with you! Lucy is currently being fostered through Safe Animal Shelter. Can't adopt now? Send this to someone who can!

LUCY is a 7-year-old female Basset Hound. Lucy was rescued from Clay County Animal Control. She was treated for heartworms and is ready for her new home. She needs someone to play with her as she is very affectionate. She weighs in at about 25 pounds.

Lucy can be found at Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220 in Middleburg. Call 276-7233 or visit www.safeanimalshelter.com. All animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.

This week's pet comes to us from Safe Animal Shelter. Say hi to Delilah, everyone!

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DELILAH is a beautiful older lady seeking a quiet, loving home. Likes to retrieve toys. Very energetic for her age without the puppy chewing habits (a big bonus). Likes other dogs too, as long and they are not jumping on her!

For full information, contact Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220 in Middleburg. Call 276-7233 or visit www.safeanimalshelter.com. All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.

These dogs have seen better days. Can you help these little ladies make sure their day comes again?

They can be found at Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220 in Middleburg. Call 276-7233 or visit www.safeanimalshelter.com. All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.

MISSY is a 2-3 year old Shih Tzu mix who was brought in as a stray on February 13, 2008. She was diagnosed with Hypermature Cataracts which will cost somewhere between $600 - $800. A special fund has been set up for donations to help pay for this surgery. If you wish to help, you can submit your donation to Safe Animal Shelter, PO Box 65507, Orange Park, FL 32065 and write "Missy Fund" in the memo field of your cheque.

Ursula, a sweet 2-year-old Shih Tzu, was brought to Safe Animal Shelter as a stray at the end of February. As a Shih Tzu "mom" for most of my life, I can agree that their description of Ursula's sweet personality is accurate. They are loving, loyal dogs that get along great with families and only want some love in return!

Ursala can be found at Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220 in Middleburg. Call 276-7233 or visit www.safeanimalshelter.com. All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.

Looking to increase your home by a few feet? Check out the pets up for adoption from the following groups -- you're sure to find a forever friend!

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For full information, contact the following organizations:

Squirt is a male Jack Russell Terrier-Dachshund mix. An intelligent, personable and well-behaved 2-year-old! For more information, contact Citizens for Humane Education. Call (904) 264-7231, visit www.helpahomelesspet.org or e-mail adoptapet1@bellsouth.net for an adoption application.

Pet parents are always in demand -- and how can you resist a loyal companion with a sweet face who won't back-talk?

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For full information, contact Clay County Animal Control, 3984 Florida 16 W., Green Cove Springs or call 904-269-6342. See more pets online at helpahomelesspet.org.

This little boy is a male Yellow Lab mix, 3 years old. Sweet and expressive face. Cage 66, tag 120.

The following pets are a good example of how badly we need good pet parents -- and how many groups there are trying to get them there! Take a look here and talk with Clay County Animal Control, Safe Animal Shelter and CatBugs Pet Rescue -- you're sure to find a forever friend with any of them!

If you can't adopt now, please pass this on to your friends and family!

For full information, contact Clay County Animal Control, 3984 Florida 16 W., Green Cove Springs or call 904-269-6342. See more pets online at helpahomelesspet.org.

We've all been watching and listening to more and more stories and accusations about Clay County Animal Control's operations unfold. In reality, the best way for us to help these animals is to neuter and spay, and to give as many pets as we can a home. The dogs below face euthanization; if you can't adopt now, please pass this on to your friends and family!

For full information, contact Clay County Animal Control, 3984 Florida 16 W., Green Cove Springs or call 904-269-6342. See more pets online at helpahomelesspet.org.

This week's Pet Preview comes courtesy of some good samaritans and CatBugs Pet Rescue. Can't adopt right now? Pass this on to someone who can, or make a donation to CatBugs to help Simon get the help he deserves!

Simon is a male Poodle rescued from the streets of industrial Jacksonville last week by a good samaritan.

CatBugs rescue founder June Hadlested updated me about Simon on Friday, Feb. 9: "Simon is hat our vet believes to be a smaller version of a Standard Poodle. He is approx 2-3 yrs old. He stayed all week with our vets at the All Animal Clinic and got a complete workover including shots and sterilization. He also was tested for parasites and had everything imaginable, including heartworms. Although he is very shy and timid, he seems to like women and has already wagged his tail for his new foster mom Kathy. Simon is going to have a long road to recovery and his heartworm treatment will not be complete for a couple of mos (sic), but everyone involved in his rescue believes that his life was worth saving. I totally agree.