Volunteers needed to walk dogs on Memorial Day

Since Memorial Day is a holiday for Pima County employees, the volunteers at Pima Animal Care Center are hosting a Memorial Day dog walk and are seeking volunteers to make it happen.

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Picaso, ID#429762 This 8-year-old heeler mix is a super-sweet and mellow boy with the most beautiful coat.

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Morris, ID#434283 Morris, 2, is a Lab mix and a very handsome boy. He's also well-mannered.

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Bolt, ID#434803 Bolt, an Australian cattle dog, is 1. This sweet boy loves to give kisses and is ready to go!

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Greeney, 1, is a Chihuahua mix. Ever seen a striped Chihuahua? A very striking boy.

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Dutchess, ID#435916 This beautiful gray and white young lady is very regal looking! Dutchess is 2.

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Sebastian is a gorgeous orange and white tabby boy. He's 5 years old.

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Spring is puppy and kitten season, so there are plenty of little furry friends up for adoption at the Pima Animal Care Center. This month most animals can be adopted for just $12.

Pets available for adoption

Franny - Shepherd/Lab Mix • ID No.: 433706.• Age: 2 years.• Qualities: Want to foster this sweet family until they are old enough to be adopted? Ask for the rescue coordinator if you can help Franny and her five puppies. • Fee: Ask for the May adoption specials.• Contact: Pima Animal Care Ce…

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Julie - domestic shorthair Grey tabby• Age: 17 years.• Qualities: Julie is a very lovable girl. She is a shelter favorite and can nearly always be found in her preferred cat tree waiting for some love. She loves to be brushed and petted. Of course, treats will soon make you her best friend.•…

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Hallie - Staffie mix• Age: 4 years.• Qualities: Hallie is a gorgeous, 57-pound brindle (think chocolate sundae). She is a happy, peaceful lady who walks well on leash and loves to be loved. • Fee: $85. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or talgv.org • Meet: TALGV, 1600 …

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Sophia - black and red longhaired torti• Age: 9 years.• Qualities: Sophia loves to rub against you and be petted. She is front declawed and is old enough to qualify for the league's free veterinary care program for older cats. • Fee: $65. • Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley.

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Blaze - bay gelding • Age: 2 years• Qualities: He has been haltered and leads. He is curious, friendly and gets along with other horses.• Needs: He needs further training and a companion animal. He will be a small horse.• Fee: $600.• Contact: Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary at 398-2814 …

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Buddy - Beagle/ Chihuahua mix• Age: 8 years.• Qualities: Buddy is a beautiful "cheagle" and the best of both breeds. • Fee: $50 extended March Madness sale on dogs age 8 and over. • Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 247-7720 or soazbeaglerescue.com• Meet: By appointment.

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Franklin - Beagle/Bassett Hound• Age: 8 years. • Qualities: A "bagel," Franklin is a sweet, mellow dog.• Needs: A family who will help him maintain a healthy weight. • Fee: $50. • Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue.

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Tenere - Greyhound• Age: 5 1/2 years.• Qualities: Tenere is a handsome, black boy. He is in foster with other dogs and loves attention. Tenere is sweet and smart.• Fee: $250.• Contact: Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption, 955-7421. Or fill out an adoption application at sagreyhoundadoption.org

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LILY - GOLDEN RETRIEVER• Age: 9 years.• Qualities: Sweet, well-behaved, and house-trained, Lily is good with children, and gets along with cats and other dogs.• Needs: Lily needs a loving home. She has had only one family and was recently abandoned. She has been shaved, but she will grow a f…

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Tonishi - cat• ID No.: 435181.• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Tonishi is a curious, super affectionate but independent boy.• Fee: May adoption specials.• Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.

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Sam - Tabby• Age: 1 year.• Qualities: He loves to purr and be petted. Although he may be a little shy at first, he warms up quickly. Sam's favorite pastime is lap time. He does well with other cats. • Needs: An indoor-only home.• Fee: $65.• Contact: Paws Patrol in Green Valley at 207-4024 or…

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Penelope - Tonkinese/Snowshoe Mix• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: This sweet princess girl is beautiful inquisitive and well accessorized with diamondlike whiskers.• Fee: $99.• Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 289-2747 or pawsitivelycats.org • Meet: Petco; 11985 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, 11 a.m.-3 …