September 24, 2023

Thirty canines from Sumter County Animal Providers discovered new properties due to a nine-county mega-adoption occasion not too long ago held on the Strawberry Pageant Grounds on the Grimes Household Agricultural Middle in Hillsborough County.

Among the many counties collaborating within the occasion, greater than 240 canines now have properties.

Of the 30 canines Sumter County canines adopted, many had been long-time residents. Bruiser, who now has a perpetually house, arrived atSumter County Animal Providers almost one 12 months in the past in August2022. Different long-time residents that discovered a house includeLuigi, Woman, Blue, Dievaa Marie, Chase, Brady and Sammy. A canine named Pleased lived as much as his identify when he was adopted. As well as, Roxy, the one-eyed canine, is now residing comfortably in her new house.

“The success of the Mega Adoption occasion illustrates the capability of our communities to return collectively to supply a house for the animals in our shelter. It highlights for our crew what success appears to be like like and gives some quick reduction to our inhabitants challenges. We couldn’t get each obtainable canine to the adoption occasion and nonetheless have many on the lookout for their perpetually properties at our facility. We encourage the group to contemplate adopting or fostering,” mentioned Sumter County Assistant County Administrator, Stephen Kennedy.

There are nonetheless loads of canines and cats at Sumter County Animal Providers on the lookout for properties. At present, there are not any adoption charges. Sumter County Animal Providers is positioned at 819 CR 529, Lake Panasoffkee.

To undertake, click on right here https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/undertake, or to foster https://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/foster.