Recovery Road: German Shepherds Learn to Love Again
“These dogs needed our help.” Take a good long look at recent rescue Aroon and you notice a few things: 1. He has the goofiest smile that puts clowns to shame. 2. He’s a German Shepherd with a story. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando was one of three first responders out of a network of
21 Neglected German Shepherds Find Fresh Start in Central Florida
21 German Shepherds are now safe at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. This weekend, Pet Alliance staff jumped to action after receiving a call that over 400 dogs needed to be rescued from a puppy mill in Georgia. At 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, four staff loaded into two vans and made the trek.
Fall 2018 Newsletter
While spring elicits refreshing images of sprucing up our homes, and summer encourages relaxing and having fun, fall has always been a reflective time of appreciating past blessings and planning for the future, which is why I am particularly excited about the Fall of 2018.
Diary of a Bored Dog
Staying at Pet Alliance is pretty nice. The people are very friendly and they take great care of me. We get to play, but I’m not sure about some of these toys they have. Luckily, I think the staff is working on a plan to get some cool new equipment. I overheard them say that a
7 Tips on Pet Friendly Living from Apartment Managers
Sharing your apartment with a furry, four-legged companion can enhance and enrich your life in unexpected ways. As a pet parent, it’s your responsibility to return the favor by caring for your pet. But, how does one do that? We asked the experts, a handful of experienced apartment managers eager to share their wisdom and
What Should You Do if You Find Kittens in the Wild? Wait & Watch
We’re full swing into kitten season, which also means a lot of well-intentioned people are finding young kittens and bringing them to shelters. In just 2-days, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received ten kittens less than one week old. When people find kittens in the wild, they believe they are doing the right thing and
The Joys of Being a Kitten Foster Family
Written by Karen, a current kitten foster Spring and summer is kitten season! This time of year is when a large number of cats are born, which creates an increase in the number of homeless kittens arriving at Pet Alliance’s shelters. In order to care for them, we rely on volunteers to help out. We
So you found a litter of kittens – What’s next?
Across the nation, Spring’s end and Summer’s beginning marks the time of year when the many feral kittens are born annually. In central Florida, feral and community cats are a significant segment of the un-homed animal population. Chances are, you’ve seen cats in your own community. Since we are now at the height of “Kitten
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and to celebrate, we’re offering HALF OFF ALL cat/kitten adoptions for the ENTIRE MONTH!
May Paw Street Journal
Pet Alliance Paw Street Journal Tuesday, May 15, 2018 HUGE Adoption Event THIS WEEKEND! Mark your calendars and join us for our next HUGE adoption event for PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend! WHEN Saturday, May 19 from 11am – 5pm Sunday, May 20 from 12pm – 5pm WHERE Lake Mary PetSmart 4550 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake
Pet Alliance Shelter Star – Irene
Pet Alliance Shelter Star Irene is the proud mom of five-year-old Roxy, who she describes as sweet, loving, and playful – especially with her cat sister, Lucy! Irene talked with us about her experience as a monthly donor to Pet Alliance, why she prefers giving monthly, and how she feels about helping the pets in
Virtual Kitten Shower
WHAT: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Virtual Kitten Shower WHERE: Both Pet Alliance Locations (Orlando and Sanford) WHEN: Through April 30th, 2018 WHO: Benefitting Pet Alliance’s Virtual Kitten Nursery Pet Alliance is hosting a shower to benefit our Virtual Kitten Nursery! Through the Virtual Kitten Nursery, a dedicated group of volunteer foster parents provide the