Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
• Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St. Call (904) 630-2489 or email [email protected]. To view available animals, go to coj.net/pets or facebook.com/jaxanimalcare. Interested adopters can also check out the animals using the shelter’s new PawFinder App at jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/jaxpawfinder.
Romeo is a 5-year-old, 53-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1470554). He is sweet, snuggly, playful and quiet. He is house-trained and people-friendly, though a bit jumpy at first. He knows the sit command, walks well on leash and loves treats and toys…