Tucson Tails is happy to announce that on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, this blog will host some local pets in need of their forever homes. To be considered for inclusion, I need the info by the previous Tuesday at 4 p.m. The offer applies to rescue groups in So. Arizona. Please send to Tucson.tails@yahoo.com

Check out a Labrador Retriever, Husky, Greyhound, Greyhound/Lab, and a lovable mix with personality plus. Is there room in your heart and home for a new canine friend?

Santa Cruz Humane Society

Adopt me! Photo by Santa Cruz Humane Society

Chloe is a female Yellow Labrador Retriever who appears to be house trained and walks well on leash. She is rapidly gaining confidence and poise after apparently being abandoned. She was found roaming the streets near Tubac. We’re quite sure that she was used to being in a house because she loves spending time in the office. She is affectionate and friendly to everyone and would make a great family pet. Adoption Fee: $150

Adopt me! Photo courtesy of Santa Cruz Humane Society

Rickie is a beautiful male Husky with a quiet, calm disposition. He loves company and attention, but he is also quite content spending some time alone. He would be a very easy dog to have around, for he is definitely a lower-energy-type dog. Because he is such a mellow dog, he doesn’t care for a lot of excitement, either from other high-energy dogs or children. His best fit would be with a family that doesn’t have small children or other high-energy pets. Everyone at the shelter loves him and so will you when you see him. Adoption Fee: $150

Any SCHS dogs/cats can be brought to PetSmart at Grant and Swan Road in Tucson on Saturdays upon request.

Arizona Greyhound Rescue

Adopt me! Photo courtesy of AZ Greyhound Rescue

Josh is a happy go lucky almost 4-year-old active greyhound. He is living in foster care with two other greyhounds. Josh has never soiled or marked the home and has adjusted nicely to being left alone for a while with the other dogs without getting anxious. Josh loves kids and would do well with older children. He is not compatible with cats or small dogs. Josh is healthy with no food issues. He loves to walk, is good on the leash and rides well in the car. His favorite pastime is playing, either with toys or one of his greyhound roommates. He would thrive with a family that’s home a lot and have other large dogs. Fee: $195

Adopt me! Photo is courtesy of AZ Greyhound Rescue

Honey is a Greyhound/Labrador mix who needs a home where affection is plentiful. She is in foster care with two other dogs and fits into the family routine nicely. She rarely barks, is house broken and crate trained but for no more than four hours a day. She needs to be trained on basic commands and how to walk on the leash. Honey prefers cuddles to cookies and is cat and small dog safe. She would do well in a home with another dog for companionship or with a family where someone is home most of the time. Adoption fee: $100.

You can find more available hounds here.

HOPE Animal Shelter

Adopt me! Photo is courtesy of HOPE Animal Shelter

Sunshine is a playful and devoted dog that will make every day a little sunnier for her forever family. She has a few scars and only half a tail because of some injuries, but her heart is 100% intact. Sunshine adores her people and her toys.

The adoption fee at HOPE is $90, which includes everything–spay, microchip, shots, and more. More information about Sunshine and how to adopt her can be found at here.