CLEAR THE SHELTERS: Our pets are putting their best paw forward for our friends at WESH 2 News! These and more will be featured on air today as we celebrate the first day of Clear the Shelters! Tune in to WESH 2 News at 12pm and 4pm to see more of our adoptable pets, then stop by Seminole County Animal Services for the next month to adopt your new best friend for just $5.
FEATURED ON FOX35: Butch needs a home! This morning, FOX35 Orlando featured Butch, a well-mannered big boy originally from Orange County, who has been in residence at Seminole County Animal Services for several months now. Butch spends most of his days as an office dog, hanging out on a bed, eating all the treats and greeting new friends. But he deserves a family of his own!
Butch is easygoing by nature, good around children, and excels in dog play groups. He's eager to learn, is communicative with his needs, and would thrive in any home. Could it be yours? ❤🐾
SEEING DOUBLE: Our own Victor Montalvo is proud to cheer on his Team USA namesake at the Olympics! With lots of energy and sick moves to boot, this pup proudly carries the name of the breakdancing, Kissimmee native. Could he be a good fit for your home? Stop by Seminole County Animal Services to meet this playful pup in person!
Seminole County Saves A Kitten
KITTEN RESCUE: Life saved! Seminole County Animal Services and Seminole County Fire Department worked together last night to save the life of one of the littlest Seminole County residents…a four-month-old kitten. The kitten had gotten trapped in a storm drain in Lake Mary and after repeated attempts to capture via traps in the drain, SCFD firefighters went down the pipe themselves to lure the kitten out.
And the rescue came just in the nick of time with a downpour washing out the storm drain within the hour. Now named Dave, after Firefighter/Paramedic Dave Gomez who rescued him, Dave is back at Animal Services recuperating from his adventure and is ready for a foster or forever home of his own! 😻🚨🐾 🚒
PETS FOR PATRIOTS: Seminole County Animal Services is thrilled to partner with Veteran Services and Pets for Patriots to connect animals in need of a home, with veterans in need of love. With an understanding that pets can reduce stress, and alleviate PTSD or depression, Pets for Patriots’ nationwide initiative offers sponsored adoptions for veterans.
And it is through this partnership that Casselberry resident and Vietnam veteran Paul Rios ended up with his pup, Lady. Watch their story! 🇺🇸🐾
To learn more about Pets for Patriots, go to www.seminolecountyfl.gov/petsforpatriots
PUP SWAP: You’ve got a friend in us! Seminole County Animal Services and Orange County Animal Services have joined forces to find a few sweet companions new loving homes.
Four long-time residents at our shelter have been swapped with four from Orange County. The hope is the change of scenery and new audience will help the pups find their forever home.
Stop by Seminole County Animal Services to fall in love with your new perfect pup match. 😍🤝🐾
DOGS PLAYING FOR LIFE: The more time they get to play, the better! To increase the adoptability of dogs in residence, Seminole County Animal Services is proud to partner with Dogs Playing for Life. Running a week-long training at the shelter, representatives from Dogs Playing for Life are working with staff and volunteers to enrich the lives of dogs living at the shelter by running daily playgroups.
A focus on socialization in regular playgroups can lead to more adoptable animals, who spend less time living at the shelter. Win win! 🐾🥰
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER APPRECIATION: Seminole County Animal Services wouldn’t be the same without the efforts of our diligent team members.
Our Animal Services Officers work hand-in-hand with our dispatch personnel and investigators to respond to cases of animal cruelty, concerns of animal welfare, and patrol the streets for strays.
A special thank you to all the hard work our officers do! You’re paws-tively making a difference in our community. ❤️
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: With a recent change in operational hours at Seminole County Animal Services, staff has been able to dedicate the mornings to animal enrichment programs aimed at socialization and stimulation of the animals. That means increased playtime for the dogs and cats in residence!
Specifically when it comes to the dogs, it is our goal that by increasing the amount of time they spend outside of the kennel that the pup will show more of it’s true self to potential adopters.
Operational Hours:
Monday to Friday:
🐾 Lobby 10am – 6pm
🐾 Adoption 12pm – 6pm
Saturday:
🐾 Lobby 8am – 5pm
🐾 Adoption 10am – 4pm
Please stop by and check us out!
WATCH: There is no one that loves animals more than the dedicated staff at Seminole County Animal Services! A challenging 2023 was capped off by two severe animal abuse cases that required around the clock care by staff. Join Commissioner Andria Herr for a tour of the shelter, spotlighting the exceptional, hands-on care provided to our furry residents.
Best part of this story? Both Sweet Pea and Daisy Mae have found their furever homes since filming. 🎥❤️
Larry is taking the day off today but he is still on the prowl for his Valentine! 💘
Are you still looking for your Valentine too? Come check out all of our frisky kitties this week to fall in love before the big day! 💝
💻: www.seminolecountypets.com
