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**TAZI A603169**About a month ago, we received a call about a nuisance pack of loose dogs. Our officers responded, and m...
09/11/2026

**TAZI A603169**

About a month ago, we received a call about a nuisance pack of loose dogs. Our officers responded, and met with the owners. They were having a hard time keeping the dogs from escaping the yard, so they decided to surrender all of them to our officers. One of these dogs was a sweet and friendly girl named Tazi.

From the very first day we met her, we knew Tazi was a different kind of dog. Extremely calm, a little shy, incredibly sweet, she did not match the description of a nuisance pack dog. Her owners said she was probably 5 years old, but Tazi carries herself like a much older dog. She is intelligent, quiet and affectionate. With Tazi, what you see is what you get. She is good with other dogs, patient and playful when she wants to be. With people, Tazi is amazing. But for some reason, she continues to be overlooked. She’s received very little attention in the month that she’s been here.

So we reached out to our friends at WESH 2 News, and decided to feature Tazi on their WESH 2 the Rescue segment. And even though going into a newsroom, meeting a lot of people, facing all those lights and cameras can be overwhelming, Tazi handled it like a seasoned professional. It was as if she knew this was her chance to be seen. Let’s just say she melted a lot of hearts in the newsroom.

Tazi is not only calm and sweet, but also a very beautiful dog. We genuinely do not know why she is still here at the shelter.
But we do know that this amazing girl deserves so much more.

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

**AILA (A506124) AND KAYLIE (A602515)**Meet Aila & Kaylie, two sweet senior girls who have already been through more tha...
09/10/2026

**AILA (A506124) AND KAYLIE (A602515)**

Meet Aila & Kaylie, two sweet senior girls who have already been through more than they should have been. They were recently removed from a hoarding situation where our officers found them living in pretty rough conditions. Both were brought into the shelter, with hopes of a second chance at happiness.

While they may be a little shy at first, it doesn’t take long to see the sweet dogs underneath it all. These two girls lived together, so they get along with each other. But we also saw that they were good with other dogs. They do not need to be adopted together, so each girl can find the home that’s just right for her. Aila is the older of the two, at eleven years old. She is also the more cautious one, and takes her time, especially with men. Kaylie is more outgoing and active, and a bit younger at eight years old.

As seniors, all they need is something simple: a soft place to sleep, someone who is patient with them, and the chance to finally feel safe and loved.

Aila and Kaylie may not ask for much, but they do have so much love left to give. We’d really love to see these sweet girls spend their golden years knowing what it feels like to be part of a family. We know their happy ending is still out there, somewhere.

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

09/09/2026

**ROXY A592644**

This sweet and terrified dog is Roxy.

We wish we had a heartbreaking story for why Roxy is the way she is, but the truth is, we just do not know. Roxy has been at the shelter for a little over two weeks. She was picked up as a stray dog, running loose in a neighborhood with other dogs. And since the first day she got here, she has been completely shut down.

Roxy is a complete mystery to us. She is sweet, and doesn’t seem to be bothered by other dogs. For the most part she completely ignores them. The sad part is, she spends her days hiding beneath her bed. With people, she is extremely timid. She is so shut down that she won’t get up to eat out of her bowl. Staff knows she has to be fed by hand. And to make matters worse, it’s clear she’s never been leash trained. As soon as feels the leash on her, she pancakes and refuses to move. Roxy has to be carried everywhere: to the yards, to the clinic, even to do this reel for her.

We do not know why she is like this, nor what has happened in her past to make her so scared. And though a lot of people are going to feel bad and ask to adopt her, Roxy cannot go to just anyone. She needs love, but in Roxy’s case, love will not be enough. She will need an experienced and patient handler, someone who knows how long it will take for a dog to acclimate, and heal. Someone who will let Roxy take her time, got at her own pace, and remember what it was like to feel safe.

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

**MORRIS A551673**A little over month ago, our officers responded to a possible cruelty situation. When they arrived, t...
09/08/2026

**MORRIS A551673**

A little over month ago, our officers responded to a possible cruelty situation. When they arrived, they found several animals living in bad conditions. One of them, when scanned for a microchip, turned out to be Morris. A dog that had been adopted from us over two years ago. When we brought him back, he looked so different that no one recognized him. It took Morris a few weeks to get back to his normal self.

We know what people are going to say, and this isn’t about his adopters. They are facing the consequences of their actions.

This is about a sweet dog that was dealt a bad hand.

Morris is four years old, intelligent, sweet, incredibly strong and energetic. From the reports received and pictures taken on scene, Morris was kept outside all the time, chained to a pole. It’s a wonder he is as sweet as he is, considering what he has survived. He is an incredibly happy dog when he is getting attention. He can be a little mouthy and clumsy, like a puppy who was never socialized. He loves to jump on laps, steal kisses, and gnaw on hands and leashes. But as soon as Morris gets corrected, he sits very still, and just gives you his puppy eyes for forgiveness.

For Morris, the shelter is an intense and chaotic place, and he has struggled being here. Most people walk past Morris, or never even make it that far back into our kennels. Though he’s not aggressive, he cannot share his kennel with other dogs easily because he is so active. His high energy, his strength, it can be a lot for other dogs. But once he is outside and feels comfortable and safe, Morris will lay on his back in the sun, or lay in the pools for a good cooling soak.

For the right person, Morris is going to be an absolutely amazing companion. But he’s going to need understanding of what he’s been through, patience, and a little consistency. We know Morris is ready for love, and will give his heart to his new adopter.

Let’s get him that second chance.

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

From all of us at OCAS, have a great Labor Day! We will back in business tomorrow, with adoptions and all other services...
09/07/2026

From all of us at OCAS, have a great Labor Day! We will back in business tomorrow, with adoptions and all other services. Remember, for the next three months adoptions will be $30 for all adoptable animals, with the exception of puppies and kittens four months and under. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend

Don't forget, OCAS will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. We ...
09/06/2026

Don't forget, OCAS will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th. We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend!

**FOSTER FRIDAY GARBANZO A593966**A few months ago, our officers responded to a large scale cruelty call and several ani...
09/04/2026

**FOSTER FRIDAY GARBANZO A593966**

A few months ago, our officers responded to a large scale cruelty call and several animals were taken in. One of them was this sweet boy we named Garbanzo.

When he first came in he was a little frightened, and sought attention and comfort. His entire world had just changed, and he was very unsure as to what would happen next. Garbanzo is small, but we could tell he had a big heart, and even though he was shaking, he was ready to take on this new world. Fortunately, one of our staff members offered up her home so that Garbanzo didn’t have to spend any time at the shelter.

This is what she has shared about him.

“Garbanzo is a sweet 3-year-old male looking for his forever home. He has done well with the cats in his foster home and is very dog-friendly. This boy is total entertainment! Garbanzo loves to play, thinks almost everything is a toy, and absolutely adores cozying up on the couch. He is improving with potty training and loves to snuggle and be right near his person. Garbanzo does panic around loud noises and needs slow, gentle introductions to new people. He can be timid around men at first, but warms up when given time and patience. He also needs some confidence building when it comes to leash walking and exploring; the big world is just a little scary for him right now. With a patient adopter to help build his confidence, Garbanzo will make a wonderfully loving companion.”

Taking his past into consideration, we cannot let just anyone adopt Garbanzo.
He is going to need a lot of time, a lot of attention and reassurance.
And most of all, a lot of love.

If interested in setting up a meeting with him, please email us here:
[email protected]

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

**BABY GIRL A501604**For every single dog in our shelter, there is a story. Some of them come form homes, some of them c...
09/03/2026

**BABY GIRL A501604**

For every single dog in our shelter, there is a story. Some of them come form homes, some of them come in as strays. Some are surrendered or abandoned, and some are removed from terrible conditions. Each dog has had a different experience with people. One of the saddest things is watching those dogs who have been mistreated or neglected still seek out love.

This is Baby Girl.

Baby Girl spent most of her life outside, locked inside a small cage. When our officers received complaints and responded, they found a thin and shy dog who was incredibly friendly, and starved for attention. The pictures of her on scene are heartbreaking. Baby Girl is anywhere from 5 to 7 years old, but she carries herself like a much older dog. She is calm, loves her treats, and loves to be given attention. She is in no way an active dog. Baby Girl would rather be laying on your lap, on a sofa, on a bed, snuggling close. She responds affectionately to sweet words: you tell Baby Girl she is beautiful and the best girl, and she melts in your arms.

It’s clear that love is a new feeling for her, as Baby Girl just seems to be happy and grateful she is not where she used to be.

If you’re looking for a calm, sweet, and unbelievably affectionate dog, look no further. Baby GIrl is the dog for you.

Let’s get this sweet girl seen.
Let’s get her home.

09/02/2026

Over the past few weeks, adoption numbers have gone down, and a lot of our animals have just been sitting in their kennels, day after day, with little to no interactions. We have long resident dogs that have been here for over 200 days, and there are several others that are about to reach the 100 day mark.

For one day only, today, Wednesday September 2nd, the shelter will be hosting a “Flash Sale.”

For all adoptable dogs, adoption fees will be waived. The shelter will be open today from 2pm to 6pm.

Each and every time we’ve reached out to our community for help, seeking adopters and additional foster homes, people have stepped up. We’re hoping to see that again this time, because we need your support to help all these precious dogs. We’re asking our community to visit the shelter, and look inside every kennel at every sweet face. We’re asking them to take a chance, and adopt love.

There's never been a better time.
220 dogs at the shelter.

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

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2769 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL
32839

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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