Bryant.almeida@ocfl.net – Orange County Animal Services
Zachary.downes@ocfl.net – Health Services Department
Orange County Animal Services Seeks Loving Homes for More Than 370 Pets in Need
Data reveals pet outcomes decreased from last year
WHAT:
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), a division of Orange County Government, today announced it has approximately 255 dogs and 115 cats in shelter care. The team is urging residents from Orange County and throughout Central Florida to consider providing loving forever homes through adoption.
Recent data shows the shelter is not receiving more animals than in previous years, but positive pet outcomes such as adoptions, owner reclaims, and rescue placements have declined this fall season. The current average length of a pet stay is 24 days compared to 16 days approximately one year ago.
This news comes after the Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently voted to award The Collage Companies with a $49 million contract to build a new shelter. The facility will provide more space and comfort for the animals under the umbrella of OCAS’ care.
Media is invited to tour the shelter and meet the animals currently available for adoption.
WHERE:
Orange County Animal Services
2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, 32839
When:
Available upon request
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY:
Pets currently living in the shelter
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Bryant Almeida, Public Information Officer
MEDIA:
Please e-mail both Zachary Downes and Bryant Almeida for interview requests.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.