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**SNOW A489645**We posted this sweet girl back in January. Back then our officers had received a call from a property ow...
06/11/2026

**SNOW A489645**

We posted this sweet girl back in January. Back then our officers had received a call from a property owner, who was cleaning up after a tenant had moved out. Turns out that tenant had left behind their dog. Calls to the old tenants went unanswered, so the dog had to be brought to the shelter. This is how we first met Snow.

Snow is six years old, small, calm, and a bit on the shy side. She takes her time with people, and when she warms up, it’s usually to just one person. When she first arrived, she was extremely nervous and shut down. But over time, she started to let her personality shine through.

Snow has spent some time in foster care, but was lost to us accidentally for some time. Fortunately, she was found by our friends at Seminole County Animal Services, and brought back to us.

Snow can be nervous and anxious, and it takes her some time to get accustomed to a new place, and a new person. She will do well in a home with another dog, as here at the shelter she gets along with them shares her space readily. Snow will need an adopter with patience, and who will not rush her into affection.

Snow protects her heart, and will make a person earn her love.
We know the right person for this sweet girl is out there somewhere.

Let’s get her seen.
Let’s get her home.

**CONSTRUCTION UPDATE**When we first started planning for our new shelter, this moment felt very far away. But once the ...
06/10/2026

**CONSTRUCTION UPDATE**

When we first started planning for our new shelter, this moment felt very far away.

But once the ground was broken, our partners at The Collage Companies began moving very quickly. It looks like construction on our new shelter is no longer just a dream. The old buildings have been torn down, the area has been cleared, and soon, our new shelter will start to take shape.

This is just one phase of many.

It’s incredible to see it happening, every day. And with every day we are one step closer to our goal.

We ask that our community be patient, and join is counting down the months until the new shelter is built. A beautiful new shelter that will benefit all of our community’s homeless pets.

For more information on our new shelter project, visit: https://ocnetpets.com/AboutUs/NewShelter.aspx

BISCUIT SNUGGLES (A597708)Sadly, these kind of stories play out every day. Dogs are abandoned, dumped, left behind. Dogs...
06/09/2026

BISCUIT SNUGGLES (A597708)

Sadly, these kind of stories play out every day.

Dogs are abandoned, dumped, left behind. Dogs are tied to poles, fences, even our closed gates. They are dumped in strange neighborhoods. Sometimes owners have dumped them in our parking lot.

These dogs have done nothing wrong.
Sometimes people just get tired of them.
Sometimes, it's just because the dog got sick, or got old.
Sometimes, there are no reasons.

We don’t always know why, but we do know that every day, dozens of dogs find themselves here.

Now, imagine you are one of those dogs, and you have a home. A family that loves you. You spend the first months of your life with them, and they are your whole world. You can’t imagine life outside the safety of your home. And then one day your family leashes you, you go happily, because it’s probably a nice walk. A trip to the store. Maybe a pup cup or a treat. And suddenly, you’re thrown out of the car. Your family drives away and leaves you behind. You wonder what’s happening. Why their scent is fading. Why you’re so scared. You wonder if they’re ever coming back.

Imagine all that happening to you, while you are also blind.

This is Biscuit Snuggles.
And this is his story.

He is barely eight months old; a puppy. It’s clear he was cared for. Though he came in as a stray, he was clean, of good weight, had short nails, and was happy. But he was found loose in a neighborhood, bumping into things, trying to get inside a house. Our vets realized immediately he could not see, or if he could, it was very little. You would think coming into a loud and chaotic place like the shelter would terrify a blind dogs. But Biscuit Snuggles is one of the calmest, happiest and sweetest dogs at our shelter.

We have no idea why he was dumped the way he was. To us, Biscuit Snuggles is perfect. He loves people, loves other dogs, and even though he can’t see, you can tell he takes everything in with his heart. Once he locates staff, he jumps and plays like the pup he is. He’s intelligent enough to familiarize himself with his environment, and when he gets his bearings, he runs and jumps like any other puppy. But mostly, Biscuit Snuggles does what his name denotes; he paws at your lap and snuggles as much as he can.

Biscuit Snuggles loves to be held.
He loves to be loved.

Though he hasn’t been here long, he’s melted a lot of hearts.
Let’s get him seen.
Let’s get him home.

**KITTENS KITTENS KITTENS** Last month, we took in an unbelievable 559 kittens. Currently, we have 352 kittens in foster...
06/08/2026

**KITTENS KITTENS KITTENS**

Last month, we took in an unbelievable 559 kittens. Currently, we have 352 kittens in foster care. Those numbers are real, and with every month that passes during this kitten season, they continue to grow.

Fragile young kittens that arrive in the shelter have limited options. They need foster care or rescue placement immediately, as they require advanced, round-the-clock care. Options for placement are limited, especially for bottle baby kittens, which require the highest level of care.

We have an amazing and strong network of foster homes and rescue groups to assist during kitten season, but most homes are full at this point. We are imploring our community to take action to help these little ones.

Here’s how you can help:

Don’t “Kitnap” – A kitten’s best chance of survival will be with their mom. Do not immediately bring kittens to the shelter. Many times, the mother cat has stepped away to find food and will be returning. Monitor them for at least 12 hours before intervening. More information here: https://bit.ly/457zFbm

Wait Til 8 – If the mother cat doesn’t return and the kittens are in fact abandoned, please consider caring for the kittens until they are at least eight weeks of age, at which point they can be adopted. Our shelter will provide food and necessary supplies to assist. More information about the Wait Til 8 program here: https://bit.ly/4m9iKLH

Foster – We are in desperate need of foster homes to keep up the pace with the dozens arriving daily. We provide all food and vetting for our foster families. More information on getting started can be found here: https://bit.ly/4kj5ORP
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Adopt – We have kittens! View all available kittens on our website here: https://bit.ly/3YEzUqE

Spay/Neuter – The only way to prevent unwanted or unplanned for litters of cats is through spay/neuter. Through this surgery, the cats will not be able to reproduce, and will have additional health benefits as well. Please learn about our spay/neuter voucher program and existing low-cost options here: https://bit.ly/4jWmqiu

WAYNE A594261Meet Wayne. Barely over a year old, and already in and out of the shelter two times. So what do we know abo...
06/05/2026

WAYNE A594261

Meet Wayne. Barely over a year old, and already in and out of the shelter two times. So what do we know about him?

Sadly, not as much as we’d like. You see Wayne was brought in as a stray a few months ago. Though not very big, Wayne is young, strong, and a little on the shy side. He can be sweet and affectionate, but usually only with people he knows and trusts. We’ve noticed Wayne in particular warms up faster to women than he does men. He still has a lot of that puppy energy, and he adores being in the yard pools all day long. He can get restless in his kennel, and he will need consistent exercise.

His first time here, Wayne was quickly adopted, as small and young dogs often are. But less than two weeks later, he was returned. The reason? Because he was “incompatible with the household.” So once again, Wayne was lost inside our kennels.

Wayne is extremely energetic, and can play fetch or swim for hours. He also loves being rewarded with treats and love. It’s clear this sweet boy wants and needs attention. For the right home, for the right family, Wayne is going to be a tireless and loyal companion.

Wayne is also excellent with other dogs, and has been given the title of play group rock star. This title is given by our behaviorists to dogs who set the pace during playgroups, are well behaved and actually enjoy their play time with other dogs.

As with all our dogs, if adopted, Wayne will require patience, kindness and consistency. He is young, but he wants to learn, and he listens very well (when a treat is involved). We know in our hearts that for Wayne, a perfect day is a long walk or a dip in a pool, where he can swim and play fetch, followed by a big meal, play time with toys, and then a good snuggle on a soft bed. With his person.

Wayne doesn’t need much to be a happy dog; just the right person and the right heart.

Let’s get him seen.
Let’s get him home.

The Brachy Bunch: Blossom, Rosalee, Mona and MonroeOver the past month, our shelter has had an influx of brachy dogs. We...
06/04/2026

The Brachy Bunch: Blossom, Rosalee, Mona and Monroe

Over the past month, our shelter has had an influx of brachy dogs. We do not know why, and sadly, all four of the ones pictured below were found as strays, outside in the heat, overheating and exhausted.

For those who do not know, brachy or brachycephalic dogs refers to dog breeds with flattened, "pushed-in" faces, such as French and English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Shih Tzus. While popular for their endearing looks, these dogs are genetically predisposed to a series of health issues, one being overheating rather easily.

And for some reason, at the start of a hot summer, more and more of these brachy dogs have been appearing at our doors.

These four beautiful and fragile dogs are housed in a cooler part of the shelter. All our kennels have AC, but it isn’t always heat that hurts these type of dogs. Strenuous exercise, excitement, stress, even play fighting with another dog can affect them and overheat them.

To own them means to be aware of their limitations, and careful about their care.

Meet Blossom (A597563) who is shy and reserved, and takes her time with new people. Mona (A597548) who is a little fearful of everything, but sweet and affectionate. Monroe (A596915) who is built like a tank, looks down on other dogs, and loves our laps. And Rosalee (A596914) who is a happy and outgoing ball of energy that will charge you like a torpedo.

All four of them were found as strays, and we’re sure all of them were dumped. It’s clear they may have been used for breeding, and then just as coldly discarded. Not a single one of these dogs would survive the summer heat on their own, and they’re lucky they were found.

And now they need homes.
But not just any homes. To let a brachy dog into your life is to take in a snorting, chuffing, stubborn, muscular creature who will drool and steal kisses. They will demand attention, but allow only short walks in the heat. They will be lazy. They will be loud. And they will steal your sofa and your heart.

Let’s get them seen.
Let’s get them home.

06/03/2026

Currently we have over 200 dogs and 145 cats under our care that need to find good homes. And with every day that passes, that number grows. Sadly, we are not the only ones in this situation.

This has become a nationwide concern, as shelters and rescues all over are struggling and are overwhelmed by the numbers. This is heartbreaking for all of us: our staff, our volunteers, our community. We are trying everything we can, every day, and sometimes it is just not enough.

To combat the high number of adoptable cats and dogs in our kennels, we have decided to lower our adoption fee for the whole summer. We want to remove as many obstacles as we can, and set our adopters up for success.

Adoption costs for all cats and dogs will be $20, regardless of size, age, or ready to go status. Our standard adoption protocols will remain in place, as always.

We know owning and caring for a pet can be expensive: food, supplies, medical care, etc. All we ask is for an open mind and an open heart, and that the money saved on the fee be put toward helping the pet in their new home.

If ever there was a time to adopt, that time is now.

Come visit the shelter, and share this promotion with your family and friends. Help us give these animals a second chance at happiness. A second chance at life. You can make a world of difference for just one of these animals.

And together we can make a difference for them all.

06/01/2026

**MEGA ADOPTION EVENT UPDATE**

We are over the moon to announce that an amazing 53 dogs were adopted at the event this past weekend in Plant City.

Our hard working team was there from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. We were one of nine county shelters that participated.

Each day a line of hundreds of people formed outside the building. Dozens of dogs were adopted daily, and by the end of the event, 278 total dogs found their new homes. That’s an incredible number for one weekend.

We appreciate everyone that made the event possible, including the organizing group, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, and the sponsor, Team Godwin Foundation.

But even as we celebrate this win, there is still a high number of dogs at our shelter. We worked hard this weekend, but the job is not done until we get them all seen, and get them all home.

05/28/2026

*MEGA ADOPTION EVENT**
This weekend, May 29th to the 31st, OCAS staff will be in Plant City to participate in the fourth annual “Mega Adoption Event” held in the Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. The 3-day event will feature more than 300 dogs from municipal shelters in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter counties. All dogs featured during the event will have been spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. And best of all, adoption fees for all dogs will be waived.

We participate in this event every year , and every year it is an amazing success, with most of our dogs finding new homes. This year we will be there for all three days, and bringing approximately 50-60 dogs who are prime adoption candidates.

We're hoping for an even better turnout than last year.

The Mega Adoption Event starts on tomorrow and runs through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being held at 2508 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City. It is made possible by the support of the Pet Resources Foundation, Team Godwin Foundation, Friends of Animal Services – Pasco County and the Florida Strawberry Festival.

**TATOR A592187**A few months ago, our officers responded to a call about a dog that had been left behind in an apartmen...
05/27/2026

**TATOR A592187**

A few months ago, our officers responded to a call about a dog that had been left behind in an apartment. The owner of the dog had been arrested, and as it often happens, the pets were left behind. This time it was a smallish and fearful boy named Tator.

Tator is seven years old, and this is what we know about him. It appears for most of his life, he has been in an out of one shelter or another. From the records we found, he was adopted at least four times, and each time returned for a variety of reasons. Guarding toys, blankets, destructive behavior, and once for being, well, just too much.

Here at the shelter, Tator has been nothing but a good dog. He has shown some stubbornness, and he does get very protective of his toys. But with a treat and some sweet words, he can be persuaded to give them up. Basically, Tator is an easy dog that just needs a little training and a lot of love.

Tator is a striking dog, and he is always happy to spend time outside. He loves soaking in the dog pools, he loves chasing toys, and he loves spending time with his person. Though slow to warm up, once he does, he becomes playful, affectionate and even goofy. Tator definitely does not act like a seven year old dog.

This sweet boy with his culry tail has become a volunteer and staff favorite, and it’s easy to see why. His past is a sad one, but that doesn’t mean his future has to be. Tator has known heartbreak, has bounced around from house to house, and has been in more shelters than most dogs have ever known.

He deserves happiness.
He deserves a second chance.

Let’s get him seen.
Let’s get him home.

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