Pets — The Unsung Heroes of Mental Health Awareness Month
Most of us don’t need a scientist to tell us that hanging out with dogs and cats makes us feel better. Those big brown eyes and the wagging tail that greet you at the door after a stressful day can immediately make you feel calmer. Or maybe, it us the companionship for your feline friend […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Finding a Newborn Kitten
So, you’ve found a homeless kitten. It’s not as uncommon as you may think. For some folks out there, in the summer months it’s pretty normal to see mothers and their kittens nursing in hidden spots in your yard, in bushes, sheds, or some moms have even walked right into a strangers home to give birth. […]
Remembering Sherry Chappell Cooper’s Animal Welfare Legacy
Sherry Chappell Cooper is remembered for many things, and not least among those is compassion and adoration for animals. Whether it was dogs and cats in need of new homes, elephants in need of sanctuaries or big cats that need habitat protection – she wanted to help. Sherry was born and raised in Orlando and […]
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week
We say it often because it’s true — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando (PAGO) simply could not do our lifesaving work without the help of our volunteers. It takes a village of altruistic pet enthusiasts to make sure our shelter dogs and cats are happily enriched while in our care. In celebration of National Volunteer […]
Volunteer Kitty Cuddler, Stephanie Merlin Celebrates 5 Years with Pet Alliance
Stephanie Merlin started volunteering at Pet Alliance in March 2013 in the Orlando Shelter’s Cat Room. Her interest in helping cats combined with her experience working with shelter cats led her to develop her cat behavior business, The Fulfilled Feline. Learn more about Stephanie’s journey as a Pet Alliance Kitty Cuddler below. Pet Alliance: How […]
Rescue Transport for 34 Crucian Island Dogs
St. Croix Puerto Rico Miami Orlando. That was the journey for 34 Crucian Island dogs and pups who were en route to our shelters last month for a Valentine’s Day rescue operation. This busy but rewarding few days began with transferring the dogs from our partner St. Croix Animal Welfare Center from their shelter in Kingshill. Right now, you’re probably […]