Meet Kane the Domestic Shorthair! Samantha Rivera considers herself a “foster fail.” And how could you blame her? Kane, a “differently-abled” Domestic Shorthair cat quickly made his way into her heart when he was in her care during his time as… read more
Pet adoption
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Jetty and Grant the German Shorthair Pointers
Meet Jetty and Grant! Jetty and Grant are two peas in a pod. Their owners, Alex Wigglesworth and fiancée Samantha Campos, met while both working for the UF Small Animal Hospital. Samantha already had Jetty when the two met, and Alex… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Asher the French Bulldog
Meet Asher the French Bulldog! With their busy on-the-go lifestyle, Amanda Bentley knew that when the time came to introduce a dog into their family, they would need a small dog that could keep up and be a part of… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Grayson the Toy Poodle
Meet Grayson the Toy Poodle! Leslie Florence adopted Grayson four years ago when he was just 8 months old. “Grayson is my buddy, he and Elle (another poodle) are a great source of happiness and relaxation for me.” says Florence.… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Slater the Golden Retriever
Meet Slater and his owner Anney Doucette! Slater is a 10-year-old Golden Retriever that has lived a life full of adventure and competition with resilience and love for life. Slater is a competitor at heart and competes in AKC obedience… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Bailey
Meet Bailey the mix breed and her owner, Don! After his dear friend passed away in a motorcycle accident and her children were unable to care for her dog Bailey, the children sought help from their late mother’s friend Don… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Moxie the Australian Shepherd!
Moxie the Australian shepherd arrived in Gainesville on a Friday night as a 10-week-old puppy on a flight from Alabama. The following Saturday, the airline called and asked Casey Hahn, Moxie’s owner, if he even arrived. Apparently there was no… read more
Adopting Your New Best Friend
By Elayza Gonzalez When you adopt a pet, you are welcoming a new best friend into your home. Most times, people are looking to adopt younger pets either because they are looking to start a bond with them from an… read more
Adopting A Pet: A Closer Look at Gainesville Animal Shelters
If you are planning to add a furry friend to your life, adoption could be a great option for you. The national database from Shelter Animals Count recorded over 9,500 animals taken in by participating shelters in 2016. As of… read more