By Cindy Peterson
This Week’s Featured Adoptable Pets
Check out these adoptable pets from the Lake County Animal Shelter.
For more information, visit Lakecountyfl.gov/animal-shelter or call (352) 343-9688.
Sequoia
5 year old red American Pit Bull MixSequoia we estimate is about 5 years old and is a red American Pit Bull Mix, spayed female. Big and beautiful, Sequoia is bursting with love! This playful girl adores lower back massages, loves to play, and is a great listener. She’ll show off her sweet skills when asked and can demonstrate a sit, stay, and down! Sequoia is housetrained, crate trained, wants to play with cats but loves them, and gets along with some dogs! Sequoia is recommended to go to home without small children.
Carly
3 year old Labrador Retriever MixCarly we estimate is about 3 years old and is a black and white Labrador Retriever Mix, spayed female. Curl up with Carly! This gal is the utmost sweetheart, leaning into you for all the attention she can soak up! Carly knows sit and may do best in a home without livestock. Meet and greet is recommended as she may be dog selective.
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Sage
11 year old American Bulldog MixSage we estimate is about 11 years old and is a brown brindle and black American Bulldog Mix, spayed female. Sage is a former service dog who adores playing with water and going for walks on her harness! She is a very sweet dog who loves people but may do best as an only dog.
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Skittles
3 year old Labrador Retriever MixSkittles we estimate is about 3 years old and is a tricolor Labrador Retriever Mix, spayed female. Skittles can be reserved and is learning to trust new people. We know she has the potential to blossom into a confident, loving girl.
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Chloe
8 year old femaleChloe we estimate is about 8 years old and is a white and gray domestic short-hair, spayed female. Previous owners noted that she likes to cuddle and has done well with other cats! If you are interested in meeting Chloe she can be visited in our AC01 cat room!
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Marigold
3 year old femaleMarigold we estimate is about 3 years old and is a tortie domestic long-hair, spayed female. Previous owner noted that she loves to be brushed and enjoys catnip treats! If you are interested in meeting Marigold she can be visited in our AC02 cat room!
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Check out these adorable adoptable pets from the Lake County Humane Society, 16435 McKinley Rd. in Umatilla.
For more information on how to start the adoption process, visit www.humanelake.com or call 352-589-7400.
Wilma
1 year old female Plott Hound mixWilma is a super sweet 1 year old female Plott Hound mix. She loves receiving attention and cuddling. She does well with other dogs and kids (cats unknown but can be tested). Wilma will make a wonderful companion, consider meeting this love bug at our shelter.
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Shelby
1.5 year old female Terrier mixShelby is a precious 1.5 year old female Terrier mix weighing around 40lbs. She has a loving personality and does well with other dogs (cats unknown, we can test). Shelby is a sweet girl who would make a great companion. Consider getting to know her at our shelter!
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Fizzle
7 year old maleMystique
9 year old femaleMoe
3 year old maleBoo
1.5 year old maleHere are a couple of adorable pups from A Forever Home Animal Rescue at 2950 CR 561 in Tavares.
For more information, visit www.aforeverhomeanimalrescue.org or call (407) 221-1855.
Ava
10-month-old Retriever mixAva is a 10-month-old Retriever mix weighing 53 pounds. Her original name was Ultra when she was adopted at 4 months of age. She was just returned because she “had too much energy”. She does have a food allergy to chicken so she has to be fed beef, salmon or anything other than chicken. The owners were feeding her chicken so she did have a skin allergy which she is recovering from. She gets along with the other dogs but has not been cat or child-tested. Her adoption donation is $300 which includes her spay, vaccinations, microchip. She is very frightened and confused. She never did anything wrong and doesn’t know why she is back.
Suri
1.5yr-old Lab mixSuri is a female 1.5yr-old Lab mix weighing approximately 26 lbs. She was adopted as a puppy and just returned because the owners were not able to care for her. She is very shy and it takes a little time for her to trust. She had been in a home with kids so she should be good with children, though she has not been cat tested. Her adoption donation is $250 which includes her spay, vaccinations, microchip. Please come to meet this sweet girl.
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Faygo
6-yr-old female BeagleFaygo is a 6-yr-old female Beagle weighing approximately 23 pounds. She came to us pregnant and had 2 adorable puppies. They are now weaned and she is anxiously awaiting her Forever Home. She loves toys, you will often see her with a toy in her mouth. She loves people but doesn’t get along with other dogs and probably no cats. She is a frisky, happy, playful girl. She is an escape artist and will often jump the gate in her room so she cannot be left unattended outdoors. Her adoption donation is $300 which includes her spay, vaccinations, and microchip.
Emmett
14-month-old Australian ShepherdEmmett is a 14-month-old Australian Shepherd weighing 38 lbs. He has beautiful markings and eyes that will melt your heart. He likes to play fetch and will actually bring it back for you to throw again. He is best as an only pet. He loves people but has not been cat or child tested. He walks well on a leash and loves to play in the yard. His adoption donation is $450 which includes his neuter, vaccinations, microchip. You must meet him to see how handsome he is!
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
