Meet Your New Tuscaloosa Best Friends: Antonio & Rambo

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (TMAS) is dedicated to fostering compassion and kindness toward animals, advocating for responsible pet ownership, and enhancing the bond between humans and their animal companions.

TMAS is waiving adoption fees for these two pets until Friday, November 22. Click here to learn more about their adoption process and for the application.

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Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter

Meet Antonio

Antonio is a 4.5-year-old hound mix. He is a popular Happy Hour dog whose report card looks like straight As. He got rave reviews about how he walked and rode in the car, encountered many people and other dogs, and was loving, friendly, and happy. Antonio is calm and laid-back. He is very good on the leash and loves the car. He knows how to sit, and he loves treats.

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Meet Rambo

Rambo is an 8-year-old domestic longhair. He is a beautiful guy but can be shy. He is looking for a quiet home to be the king.

These adorable pets are spayed or neutered and are up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

For details about adoption, please get in touch with TMAS at (205) 752-9101 or visit www.metroanimalshelter.org

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