Take your pick from these dogs and cats from the Jacksonville area yearning for a home

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters,

• St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, go to petfinder.com/member/us/fl/st-augustine/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751. Friends of the St. Johns County Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.

Ripley is a 2-year-old female shepherd mix dog (ID No. 80977). She is sweet, friendly and playful. She loves fun activities, learning new tricks and games and making new friends. She thrives on affection and enjoys spending time with people…

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