19/10/2024
Update 10/23: none of the boys received a rescue commitment and they were all euthanized 😞. Rest in peace Preston, Dougie, Snowy and Jack. We are so sorry boys 💔🌈.
🚨There are 4 dogs on this week's Last Chance (euthanasia) List at Orange County Animal Services, Orlando, Florida. They are Rescue Only and need fosters and rescue commitment by 6 am Wednesday morning 10/23/24 or they will be euthanized. Please help SHARE them.
➡️ Meet Preston, . This “handsome boy“ has been in and out of the shelter three times since 2020. The most recent time he was found running loose with some injuries. A microchip led back to his home, where he was quickly surrendered by his owners because he was digging holes in the yard.
Preston was described in a recent OCAS post as “a five year old snuggler; affectionate, intelligent, and strong. Preston is a sweet dog who checks all the boxes for what most adopters are looking for when they come to the shelter. Gets along with people? Check. Gets along with other dogs? Check. Young and healthy? Check. Absolutely ready for a home? Check.
“When we take Preston out, all we see is a gentle, energetic, obedient dog who seeks out affection, loves treats, and wants to be a lap dog. He shares his kennel easily but can be rowdy with other dogs." He has been paired multiple times, and loves the kiddie pool. He appears potty trained.
Preston was recently adopted but returned 11 days later. While he was good with the adopter, they said he would bark, growl and lunge at her children. For this reason Preston now needs a home with no children. He remains social seeking and affectionate, with no aggression or issues noted in the shelter.
He is 5 years old and weighs 63lbs. He is neutered and tested negative for heartworm disease.
Shelter link -> https://ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A452080.
➡️ Snowy first came to the shelter as a stray in 2022 and was returned to his owner. He was impounded again as a stray last month but the owner did not reclaim him this time.
At the shelter he has been easily leashed, walks well on leash and allows full handling. He seeks social, leaning against his handlers, and has been paired easily multiple times.
Snowy was quickly adopted but returned 2 days later. He was wearing an e-collar as he had recently been neutered. When the adopter went to pet him "he snapped and bit, resulting in minor injuries".
Snowy is 4 years old and weighs 46 lbs. He is neutered and tested negative for heartworm disease.
Shelter link -> https://ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A499738.
➡️ Dougie came to the shelter as a stray in mid July. He is friendly, easily leashed and handled, and social seeking, enjoying full body petting. He was easily paired multiple times but more recently attempts to pair him have not been successful. He is showing increasing signs of reactivity towards other animals which has been attributed to mental deterioration in the shelter environment. A home with no other pets is recommended by the shelter.
Dougie enjoyed some time in a foster home but his energy level is not suitable for apartment life. He is excited to get to the play yard and needs time to run and expend his energy before settling and engaging with his handlers.
Dougie is 4 years old and weighs 50 lbs. He is neutered and tested negative for heartworm disease.
Shelter link -> https://ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A552083.
➡️ Jack was impounded as a stray in September. He was avoidant but was paired with another intact male. He did not like to be picked up or to have his feet and legs touched.
Jack was adopted quickly but was returned almost a month later due to several provoked bites resulting in minor injuries. These instances arose after Jack "got out" at night or "got into" the trash in the backyard. He needs an experienced handler and a secure yard.
Jack is 4 years old and weighs 74 lbs. He is neutered and tested negative for heartworm disease.
Shelter link -> https://ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A555207.
👉 If you are a rescue and can help Preston, Snowy, Dougie or Jack, please email the shelter at: [email protected]
OCAS is offering a $250 incentive to rescue partners for each dog.
👉 If you want to foster for a rescue, please also email the shelter and comment on the post down below or send us a PM.
List of rescue partners for Orange County Animal Services (Orlando, FL):
http://www.ocnetpets.com/ProgramsServices/Rescues/RescuePartners.aspx