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Proof of Osceola County residency is required and of course your pet(s)! Scan our QR code attached for more information or you can call us at 407-742-8000. Please share this post to get the word out and post photos of your pets that will be attending! See you there!

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If you’re considering adding a pet to your family, visiting your local shelter during the summer can be a wonderful opportunity. Osceola County Animal Services hosts many wonderful animals that are eagerly waiting to find their own forever homes. If you have questions about how to keep your pet safe from the heat or need any tips on pet care during the summer, the shelter staff are more than happy to assist. They can provide valuable insights and support to ensure your potential new companion thrives in their new environment.

Adopting a pet can bring immense joy and companionship into your life. Making sure they stay cool and comfortable during the hot summer days is essential for a happy, healthy relationship with your furry friend. Ensuring that your pet remains hydrated and protected from the heat not only contributes to their well-being but also deepens the bond you share. Visit your local shelter today and you might just find the perfect addition to your family.

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On Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Snip-it and Kissimmee Valley Feed will be on location to provide information on hurricane kits for you and your pet. During the event, animal lovers will be able to make sure they know exactly what they need to have on hand for their pets, like canned and dry food, leashes, collars, name tags, and much more if you had to evacuate from the area. Osceola County Emergency Management and Saint Cloud Emergency Management will also be on site handing out free guides on how you can keep your entire family, including your pets safe, during the hurricane season.

Another added bonus to this event is that community members are able to find a new furry family member through pet adoption specials that are going on over the weekend! Kids can also enjoy free popcorn and snow cones will supplies last.

On Sunday, June 23rd from Noon – 4:00 PM, the Pet Alliance Mobile Vet Unit will be at Osceola County Animal Services to help ensure that pets are vaccinated and have their microchip identification. Collars and tags are extremely important but microchips are also another really great way to identify your pet in an emergency. No appointments necessary, as this service is on a first come, first serve basis. Pet Alliance Mobile Vet Unit is asking owners to make sure that cats in a carrier and dogs are on leashes and kept under control. Available services include: Dog and Cat Annual Packages, Puppy and Kitten Packages, $15 Microchips with package pricing, and individual vaccines may be available.

Animal Services staff will be on hand both days to answer any questions that you may have about the services provided at the shelter.

Now is the time to make sure that your family including your pets are ready ahead of time. Don’t wait until the last minute! Thank you Osceola County Animal Services, Osceola County Emergency Management, Saint Cloud Emergency Management, SNiP-it, and Kissimmee Valley Feed for providing resourceful information to help residents of Osceola County prepare for this year’s hurricane season. 

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According to the report, the L.E.A.S.H program has been very well received by community members and there is now an understanding that the program increases the chance for a live outcome for the pets.

L.E.A.S.H. or Let Every Animal Stay at Home began in 2017,  and with grant money and donation dollars, this program has shown tremendous promise to Osceola County pet owners with the assistance of help to owners by offering low-cost vaccinations, discounted pet food, basic wellness, other veterinary services, or rehoming assistance. By allowing pet owners the opportunity to have some assistance, pets have a better chance of staying with their current owners or being relocated to a new owner. Either way, it’s a win for the pet!

About 40 percent of pet owners who relinquish pets to shelters say they would keep them if there was temporary assistance available, according to studies by the ASPCA. Osceola Animal Services is trying to fill that gap to help pet owners not only keep their pets but provide proper care for them as well. In the 2016-17 fiscal year the Osceola County Animal Shelter saw 2,135 animal surrenders and by the following year, it dropped to 1,281.

A pet retention team meets with the families in need of assistance to see if there’s a way to help them while conducting a needs assessment interview.

Another great program offered is Dogs Playing for Life, which was created by Amy Sadler and allows dogs at the Osceola County Animal Shelter to actually run around in playgroups with other dogs. The playtime is typically an hour long and is monitored by staff or volunteers, giving the dogs the opportunity to release energy and learn social skills from one another. Staff is then able to learn if the pet is ready for adoption.

June is National Pet Adoption Month and in celebration, the Osceola County Animal Services is offering specials on adoptions which includes spay/neuter, rabies, and core vaccines, parasite control, pet license and of course a furry friend for life!  

•  $10 for kittens 6 months and younger 
•  Adoption Fee waived for ALL cats 6 months and older
• $20 adoption fee for dogs which includes all of the items listed above and a heartworm check

For more information on the L.E.A.S.H. program or any other programs offered at the Osceola County Animal Services including adoptions and volunteering please visit OsceolaCountyPets.com. 

Thank you Kim Stanton, the staff, and volunteers at the Osceola County Animal Services for making a Positive Difference by providing these amazing programs and for helping Osceola County residents keep or relocate their furry friends.

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There will be Free Mini Veterinarian Camp for kids ages 3 – 12, first come, first serve so make sure to sign up in person on the day of the event! The times available for the Mini Veterinarian Camp are 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, or 1:30 pm. Camp Participants will receive a goodie bag and get to learn why it’s so important for their pets to see a veterinarian. Kids will get to “Suit up” as a junior veterinarian and take a tour of the veterinary suite at the shelter. Limited spots are available so be sure to come early to the event and sign up at the entrance gates!

“Our annual community appreciation day is about bringing our community together to raise awareness for the homeless pets in need in Osceola County. We encourage everyone in our community to come and enjoy the event’s free activities, bring their families, learn more about your local animal shelter, and maybe even find your next forever family member!”

– Tami Solano, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator for the Osceola County Animal Services

The mission of the Osceola County Animal Services is to provide the best care possible to animals that come to its shelter regardless of circumstance, to be diligent in our efforts to save lives and to educate and assist the community with animal-related problems. They work to reduce threats posed by animals to public safety through proactive enforcement, education, assistance, and prevention based programs.

Staff and volunteers will be available to go over the foster program which aims to provide a loving environment for kittens, cats, and sometimes dogs that may be too small for adoption, recovering from a procedure, needs to be hand feed or is displaying behavioral issues. The fostering assignment normally lasting from three to six weeks. Some of the fosters are special needs animals and may need a little extra love and care.

Thanks to the Osceola County Animal Services the fosters don’t need to worry about necessary supplies, food, and medical needs, all of that be provided.  The team of staff and volunteers at Osceola County Animal Services will be available for advice and moral support during the foster journey.

With over 106 animals currently at the shelter, Osceola County Animal Serives needs your help! There are 25 dogs and 12 cats that are available for adoption today. If you are interested in adoption please visit osceolacountypets.com and remember to check back often because the numbers do change based on adoptions. The website is in real time and updates as soon as pets are ready for adoption and when pets find their new home.  

The Osceola County Animal Services continues to make a positive difference in Osceola County by providing the best care possible to animals that come to its shelter and finding them a forever home.

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The foster program aims to provide a loving environment for kittens, cats, and sometimes dogs that may be too small for adoption, recovering from a procedure, needs to be hand feed or is displaying behavioral issues. The fostering assignment normally lasting from three to six weeks. Some of the fosters are special needs animals and may need a little extra love and care.

The criteria to foster an animal from the Osceola County Animal Services is that the foster must be a resident in Osceola County and 18 years old, have the permission of the landlord, if there is one, to foster an animal, and permission of the family to foster. Other criteria to foster an animal is the foster must have transportation to and from the shelter for appointments and the foster must take and pass the online foster learning module and complete the foster application

Thanks to the Osceola County Animal Services the fosters don’t need to worry about necessary supplies, food, and medical needs, all of that be provided.  The team of staff and volunteers at Osceola County Animal Services will be available for advice and moral support during the foster journey.

If you are interested in becoming a foster to one of the adorable animals please CLICK HERE, to start module that you will have to complete (1 hour long). Once the module is done complete and submit the application to become a foster.

The Osceola County Animal Services continues to make a positive difference in Osceola County by providing the best care possible to animals that come to its shelter and finding them a forever home.

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