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Lost pet scam: Orange County Animal Services warns of impersonators
Read full article: Lost pet scam: Orange County Animal Services warns of impersonatorsOrange County Animal Services is warning owners of lost pets that scammers are impersonating the shelter to try and take victims' distress to the bank.
‘The dog would scream:’ 2 dogs abandoned, pushed out of car in Orange County
Read full article: ‘The dog would scream:’ 2 dogs abandoned, pushed out of car in Orange CountyOne of the dogs was struck by a vehicle and dragged along "for a short distance" before being able to escape, according to the OCAS.
Orange County animal shelter briefly pauses intakes, adoptions due to contagious bacteria
Read full article: Orange County animal shelter briefly pauses intakes, adoptions due to contagious bacteriaDue to a dog testing positive for Strep Zoo, Orange County Animal Services has paused intakes and adoptions.
Orange County animal shelter hits capacity as confiscation cases worsen high-intake streak
Read full article: Orange County animal shelter hits capacity as confiscation cases worsen high-intake streakOrange County Animal Services announces it has reached capacity amid a streak of high-intake days worsened by recent confiscation cases of animals being kept in poor living conditions.
4 puppies rescued from hot car as owner dined at Disney Springs; 1 dead, 3 adopted, officials say
Read full article: 4 puppies rescued from hot car as owner dined at Disney Springs; 1 dead, 3 adopted, officials sayAfter four Bernedoodle puppies were rescued from a hot car at Disney Springs, one has since died and the three survivors were adopted, according to Orange County Animal Services.
Orange County Animal Services impersonator tries to scam owner of lost pet, shelter says
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services impersonator tries to scam owner of lost pet, shelter saysOrange County Animal Services raised the alarm to make the public aware of a nationwide scam now possibly targeting owners of lost pets in Central Florida.
8 dogs, ferret rescued from Orange County hotel room after days without care
Read full article: 8 dogs, ferret rescued from Orange County hotel room after days without careOrange County Animal Services removed eight dogs and a ferret from a hotel room after the animals were left alone in the room for days without care, according to court records.
Orange County Animal Services removes 92 cats from home, puts them up for adoption
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services removes 92 cats from home, puts them up for adoptionOrange County Animal Services is caring for 92 cats that were removed from a county resident’s home after the owner was hospitalized, the shelter said on social media Thursday.
Orange County Animal Services reports best year ever for live releases. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services reports best year ever for live releases. Here’s what that meansOrange County Animal Services reports highest ever live release rate in its 52-year history, at 91% overall for its 2021 fiscal year.
Orange County Animal Services ‘Spay It Forward’ campaign raising funds for low-income pet owners
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services ‘Spay It Forward’ campaign raising funds for low-income pet ownersORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services is calling on the public to “spay it forward” and help fund spay and neuter vouchers for pet owners who may need financial help. The Spay It Forward campaign was created last year to help combat pet overpopulation issues within the community. The initiative was grant funded and provided vouchers for eligible low-income pet owners. The prices for a spay or neuter procedure can be as low as $50 for cats at low-cost shelters, according to animal services. [DONATE TO ‘SPAY IT FORWARD’ HERE]Ad“The sheer volume of abandoned and discarded animals coming into our shelter day after day signals a problem,” said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services.
Orange County Animal Services seeking homes for Siamese cats after 40 cats surrendered
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services seeking homes for Siamese cats after 40 cats surrenderedORLANDO, Fla. – The Orange County animal shelter put out a call to the community Monday seeking help after receiving 40 cats from a single home over the weekend, many of the felines are Siamese, according to Orange County Animal Services. While the homeowner was at first hesitant, they ultimately turned over the animals peacefully, according to officials. Scenes from the home where 40 cats were surrendered to Orange County Animal Services. (Image credit: OCAS) (WKMG 2020)Scenes from the home where 40 cats were surrendered to Orange County Animal Services. Animal Services was able to place 15 of the cats in foster care, including four who have already been adopted.
Orange County Animal Services closes after 3 staff test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services closes after 3 staff test positive for COVID-19ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services closed Sunday after three staff members tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors, we are temporarily closing to the public,” a statement on the OCAS Facebook page read. The building has been sanitized and staff will continue to follow increase sanitation standards, the post read. OCAS is still accepting stray pets but asks anyone coming to the shelter to stay in their vehicles to minimize contact. It’s unclear when the shelter will reopen to the public.