Take a Shelter Dog out for Hound Around Town
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando invites our Central Florida community to connect with our shelter dogs — without the long-term commitment! Hound Around Town offers residents the chance to take a dog out of the our Orlando and Sanford shelters for a two-hour-long outing. Not only is it a good time for participants, but our
June 2019: Events, Clinic Specials, and Adoption Discounts
June is jam-packed with opportunities for you to connect with Pet Alliance in our shelters, clinics, and out in the community! Check out this month’s specials and events below: Adopt a Shelter Cat Month During kitten season, our tiny felines tend to find their furever homes quickly, but it’s our older cats who tend to
Petco Foundation Invests $95,000 in Lifesaving Efforts at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
Seven-day-old kitten “Monroe” who was turned into Pet Alliance’s Virtual Kitten Nursery to be fostered. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando was awarded a $95,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support our lifesaving efforts centered around our Virtual Kitten Nursery and Community Cat Initiative. The Petco Foundation investment will support Pet Alliance’s efforts to decrease
Dine for Paws: A Delicious Way to Give Back!
On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, restaurants from all of Central Florida are coming together to support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando (PAGO)! Dine at any of the restaurants below on Tuesday, May 21 and they will donate 15% of the proceeds to PAGO. The answer is delicious…. combine the love of food with the love of
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.
2019 Summer Camp Registration is Open!
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s Summer Camps are designed for kids who love animals. Campers will experience hands on activities with shelter pets, gain knowledge from educational speakers, and enjoy animal-related arts & crafts, enrichment projects, games, and much more. Our Camps will be held at our Orlando facility on Conroy Road. Summer Camp
May Specials
Join us in our shelters and clinics on Saturday, May 4th for some exciting opportunities to save! See our ads below: Clinic Special Available for dogs and cats only. Eligible at all Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Clinic locations, including our Alafaya Walk-in Clinic (no appointment needed at this location). Alafaya Walk-in Clinic Orlando and
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
Heartworm Awareness Month | Discounted Specials
Why ask your vet to heartworm test your animal? According to the American Heartworm Society, all dogs should be tested annually for heartworm. Mosquitos play an essential role in the heartworm life cycle, and with warmer months ahead preventative is essential to protect your animal while on walks or for outdoor cats. This is the Heartworm
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