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CONNOR — TUXEDO • Age: 3 years. • Qualities: Connor is a friendly, laid-back tuxedo. He has several tux brothers who would also make great pets. • Needs: Indoor-only home • Fee: $75 • Contact: Feline Ink, www.petfinder.com/shelters/AZ452.html

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Louis Age: 9 years.Qualities: Louis is a happy healthy nine year old neutered beagle with lots of love and affection to share.Fee: $50. Extended March Madness Sale, male dogs over eight years of age are only $50.Contact: Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue, 520-247-7220, or www.soazbeaglerescue.c…

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Snoopy — Beagle. Age: 8 years Snoopy is an eight year ago beautiful male beagle who is altered, micro-chipped, up-to-date on his shots and gets along with everyone - other dogs, cats and kids. The Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue group is extending their March Madness Sale on dogs over eight y…

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Neili — GOLDEN RETRIEVER • Age: 7 years. • Qualities: Sweet and house-trained, Neili knows basic commands and is good with other dogs. • Fee: $250. • Contact: Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue, sagrr.org/available-dogs, or call 792-4653. • Meet: By appointment.

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Jackie — retriever/Chow mix. Age: 2 years. Qualities: Jackie was found by people who already had four dogs. She got along well with their dogs and especially loved playing with their puppy. She was a friendly, “doesn’t bark much” kind of a gal. Fee: $85. Contact: The Animal League of Green V…

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Khris — white Manx. Age: 2 years. Qualities: Khris is laid-back and friendly. He is all white (except for a couple of smudges on his head), has no tail to speak of, and is an impressive conversation piece. Fee: $65. Contact: The Animal League of Green Valley at 625-3170 or talgv.org

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Princess — Pitt mix • ID No.: 21574. • Age: 3 years. • Qualities: Check out her smile. Princess is playful and smart — she sits, shakes and plays ball. • Fee: Ask for the $12 May adoption special on most animals. • Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 243-5900. • Meet: PACC, 4000 N. Silverbell …

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Figaro — Tabby • ID No.: 436431. • Age: 3 years. • Qualities: This beautiful gray tabby girl is super-affectionate. • Fee: $12 May adoption special. • Contact: Pima Animal Care Center.

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Guy — domestic shorthair • Age: 8 years. • Qualities: This sweet boy can be a bit shy at first, and then he’s a cuddle bug. • Fee: $32.50 as part of Vintage Cat Month, all cats age 7 and over are half off. • Contact: The Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st St., 571-7839 or hermitagecats.org

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Opal — Terrier mix • ID No: 747379. • Age: 4 years. • Qualities: Opal is loyal, loving and well-mannered, loves to cuddle and gets along well with dogs and cats. She’s thriving in a foster home and can’t wait to meet you. • Needs: A stable, mellow, all-adult home. • Fee: $135. • Contact: The…

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Sebastian — Domestic ShortHair • ID No.: 751317. • Age: 1ƒ years. • Qualities: Sebastian survived a rattlesnake bite to the paw and recovered with lots of medical care and TLC. He’s so appreciative to be given a second chance and showers everyone with affection. • Needs: A cat-loving home wh…

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PATTY — LHASA APSO MIX • Age: 8 years. • Qualities: A sweet and loving little fluffy girl who loves to be near her person. • Needs: She has only one eye, but it doesn’t make her any less beautiful. • Fee: $175 • Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com…

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SPUNKY — LHASA APSO/MINIATURE POODLE MIX • Age: 3 years. • Qualities: A cuddly and loving boy who loves to play with toys and get belly rubs. • Needs: He has skin allergies that are controlled with a special diet. • Fee: $175. • Contact: SAFE.

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Philip: Brown Tabby Age: 11 years Qualities: You won't meet a friendlier or gentler boy than this one and having only one eye doesn't bother him a bit. Fee: $99. Contact: PAWSitively Cats at 289-2747 or www.pawsitivelycats.org Meet: By appointment

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Bella Louisa: Black Domestic Medium Hair (DMH) Age: 1 year Qualities: Bella is as friendly and sweet as she is beautiful. She's a snuggle bug who loves to be brushed. Fee: $99. Contact: PAWSitively Cats at 241-9670 or PawsCatsEastside@gmail.com Meet: Petco; 9640 E. 22nd St. this Saturday 11 …

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PEONY — MEDIUM-HAIR TABBY • Age: 5 years. • Qualities: Peony is a beautiful Maine coonish girl, gentle and affectionate. • Needs: Indoor-only home. • Fee: $75. • Contact: Feline Ink at 795-1312; felineink2012@yahoo.com

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Name/Breed/color: Sheba/Tabby/brown and white Age: 2 years young Qualities: Affectionate, very calm, loves toys, tummy-rubs and playtime, good with another cat. Sheba seems especially attracted to men, loves to sleep in a lap and the foot of the bed. Needs: An indoor-only home. Adoption Fee:…

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Tenere — Greyhound; Age: 5 1/2 years. Qualities: This handsome boy is in foster with other dogs. He loves attention, and 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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Gloria Rich Staff Matters, a Tucson-owned and -operated firm, has hired Gloria Rich as vice president of the light industrial and administrative staffing services division for the state of Arizona. Rich has more than 20 years of industry experience.

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Angela Brown The Parsons Group has announced that Angela Brown is the new executive director of Hundred Palms Tucson. Brown has worked as a licensed practical nurse since 1974 specializing in geriatrics and memory care. She previously served as assisted-living director at Hundred Palms. Brow…

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The future master bedroom suite. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden‚ home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Rood work in progress. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Future master bedroom suite. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Roof on the addition. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Master bedroom before remodel. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Dumpster and debris from demolition. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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Finishing exterior remodel. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

Yocum home

Demolition in progress. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

Yocum home

Demolition in progress. Local attorney Spencer Smith and his brother, Steve, are remodeling the original Tucson Botanical Garden‚ home of Harrison Yocum at 1628 N. Jefferson. Courtesy Katheryn Smith

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 …

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Vida - Calico• Age: 2 years• Qualities: This volunteer favorite is very outgoing and friendly. She loves everyone and everyone loves her.• Fee: $99. • Contact: PAWsitively Cats at 241-9670 or PawsCatsEastside@gmail.com• Meet: Petco, 9640 E. 22nd St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

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TOCHI - CHIHUAHUA MIX• Age: 3 1/2 years.• Qualities: This sweet, shy, tiny girl was a great mom to her three babies and now wants her own forever home.• Fee: $175.• Contact: Call SAFE (Saving Animals From Euthanasia) at 349-8637, safeanimals.com • Meet: Dogs at Petco, 5405 E Broadway, 11 a.m…

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SPUNKY - LHASA APSO/MINi POODLE MIX• Age: 3 years.• Qualities: A cuddly and loving boy, Spunky loves to play with toys and get belly rubs.• Needs: Has skin allergies that are controlled with a special diet.• Fee: $175.• Contact: SAFE.

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Rainy - Chow mix• ID No.: 750479.• Age: 8 years. • Qualities: Rainy is a well-mannered and house-trained gentleman who loves other dogs and snuggling with his favorite people. He's thriving in foster care and ready for love.• Needs: An all-adult, cat-free home.• Fee: $80.• Contact: The Human…

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Charlie - Parakeet • ID No.: 753344.• Age: 1 year. • Qualities: Chipper Charlie is a peppy parakeet with lots of personality and charm.• Needs: An avian-savvy person looking for a feathered friend.• Fee: $15.• Contact: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona.