safe animal shelter

Two more wonderful pets from the Safe Animal Shelter are our features in the Pet Preview this week. Can't adopt right now? Be sure to send this to your friends and family!

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

POWDER is a 2-year-old male domestic medium-hair. A sweet and loving cat.

... 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.

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!

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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.

The Safe Animal Shelter is in need of items to sell at its yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23. Donated items are tax deductible; a receipt will be given at drop-off.

Requested items include gently used infant and children’s clothing, household items, toys, sports equipment, kitchen items, books, knick-knacks and collectibles, as well as movies and music CDs. Large household appliances cannot be accepted.

The yard sale will be held at the Doctors Inlet Civic Center on Peoria Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Item donations may be dropped off at the Shelter on any day of the week except Thursday or Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Feb. 21. The Shelter is located at 2913 County Road 220, just west of Knight Boxx Road, Middleburg.

We're proud to welcome the adoption efforts of CatBugs Rescue, a new non-profit, no-kill rescue with some beautiful cats to show here in Clay County! And let us not forget Safe Animal Shelter, with a handsome dog with an unusual name.

Can't adopt now? Forward this info to your friends and family! Contact the groups listed below for more details, and be sure to check out the Pets section in Saturday's My Clay Sun.

Q-TIP is a relaxed one-year-old with loads of personality - just look at this picture! Robust and full of energy, people who know and love cats will find a forever friend in Q-Tip.

Looking for a friend? Look over these dogs and kitty from Safe Animal Shelter and Citizens for Humane Education, and see if you can be the loving home they need.

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LOLLYPOP is a Terrier mix girl that came to the shelter as a pregnant stray in September 2007. About 14 months old, she’s very friendly and loves to be with people! She 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.

'Young and pretty' are valued qualities in more than just pop stars and models.

Animals beyond the universally cute baby stage often find themselves looked-over if they should find themselves in a shelter or at animal control facilities.

Take Marisa and Melinda, for example. Both girls are domestic short hair (DSH) 'torties', with a multi-colored swirl in their coats. Both have been at the Safe Animal Shelter in Middleburg since 2005 as very young kittens. And both are still at the shelter today.

There's nothing wrong with them. They're just different.