By Cindy Peterson
This Week’s Featured Adoptable Pets
Check out these adorable adoptable pets from the Lake County Animal Shelter, 12280 County Rd 448 in Tavares.
For more information on how to start the adoption process, visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/animal-shelter or call (352) 343-9688.
Tank
6 year old black and white lab retriever mixTank is estimated to be about 6 years old, and is a black and white lab retriever mix, neutered male. Tank is somehow the embodiment of both incredibly goofy and intelligent in one larger-than-life body. Loves space to run, has learned to open the toy box, grab his favorites, and then run around awhile before destroying them. Has a tendency of not knowing his strength, will pull on the leash and jump up occasionally creating WWE headbutt situations. Takes time to warm up and behave around new human friends and may do best in a home as the only dog. We do not recommend young children at this time. His adoption has been sponsored!
Jasper
4 ears old blue and white Great Dane mixJasper is estimated to be about 4 years old, and is a blue and white Great Dane mix, neutered male. Jasper enjoys butt scratches and ending a good session of running around the yard with a nice roll in the grass. He loves toys, is treat motivated, and knows how to sit and give paw. He thoroughly enjoys rope toys and had a great time puzzling over what a frisbee is! Jasper needs someone with time to work on his manners and a home without little humans or other furry friends.
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Pongo
6 year old black and white American Bulldog mixPongo is estimated to be about 6 years old, and is a black and white American Bulldog mix, neutered male. Give a dog a pool and he’ll swim forever! Pongo is our huggable, water dog that loves to play, fetching toys out of the water every time we throw them in! He knows how to sit and shake, and you may catch him putting his paw out to you because he wants you to hold his hand! Despite his good intentions, Pongo can be a rough player and would do best in an adult only home with someone ready to match his speed. ***ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED***
Mikey
4 year old black and white American Staff mixMikey is estimated to be about 4 years old, and is a black and white American Staff mix, neutered male. Introducing the marvelous Mikey! Greeted with the happiest of faces every morning, this boy is sure to brighten your day! He loves to sniff and explore new areas and enjoys have a canine buddy by his side! He adores affection and will soak up all the love you’ve got to give!
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Theo
1 year old maleTheo is estimated to be about 1 year old, and is a black domestic short-hair, neutered male. Please let staff know if you are interested in meeting Theo!
Kora
4 year old femaleKora is estimated to be about 4 years old, and is a black and white domestic short-hair, spayed female. Kora has been good with children, very social and litter box trained! Please let staff know if you are interested in meeting Kora!
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.
Brandy
7 year old femaleBrandy is a loving 7 year old female kitty. She is VERY sweet and likes to play with string toys. She has a spot on her left eye that doesn’t bother her. Brandy is friendly with people and other cats (dogs unknown). She would love a home to cuddle in and continue to play with those fun string toys! Consider meeting her at our shelter.
Lily
2.5 year old femalePetey
Two year old American Bulldog mixMeet Petey! He is a two year old American Bulldog mix. Petey has a great personality and is very treat motivated. He does great with other dogs and kids. Petey unfortunately tested positive for heartworms however the shelter covers the expense of the treatment. Stop by our shelter and meet Petey!
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Here 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.
Ella and Dakota
6-month-old Hound mix sistersElla and Dakota are bonded 6-month-old Hound mix sisters weighing approximately 22 pounds. When they first arrived, they would fight so we were adopting them separately. We’ve had them for 2 months and now they are bonded. Ella is more timid and when she becomes scared, her sister Dakota will comfort her. It is very special to watch. So there is no way we are going to separate them. They both are friendly, playful (love squeaky toys) and affectionate. The adoption donation for the pair is $450 which includes their spay, vaccinations, microchips. Please come to meet these lovable bonded sisters.
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. Please help her get the Forever Home she so desperately wants.
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.
