Orlando, FL – Last week, a Florida animal shelter hosted a speed dating event with the hope that some of the dogs in their care would find a forever home. But things did not go as planned for the dogs who are waiting to be saved.
Orange County Animal Services said they were happy that people came to visit the dogs but saddened that not a single pup found a home. The agency writes:
In the four hours that we were open, we had 133 shelter visitors. But sadly, not a single one of our speed dating dogs was adopted. Most visitors came looking for puppies, or the smaller dogs.
Acknowledging gratitude to those who came to the event, but sadness when it was time to take the unwanted dogs back to their lonely kennels:
That’s not to say we didn’t have fun, and of course we are eternally grateful for all the people that did take part in the event. It was just hard bringing all of our sweet dogs back inside to their kennels for another night.
The shelter has more than 150 dogs at the facility, and they desperately need help to save them from being put down. The agency invested a lot of time and love for the speed dating event, even if it was not the type of success they hoped for. They have shared how the public can help the dogs who are still waiting to be saved:
We hand selected ten dogs that we know very well and are adored by staff and volunteers. And all ten of them are still here.
How can you help?
Adopt. Foster. Volunteer. Donate. And share. You may not be in a position to help, but you may know someone who is. How hard is it to share one post? One story? One event?
That’s what makes a difference.
That’s what saves lives.
Every day the shelter takes in more and more animals, and every day we do our best to get them adopted. Every single day. For us the cycle never ends.
You can follow the shelter on Facebook at this link.
Shelter address: 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida
Shelter phone: (407) 836-3111
AnimalServices@ocfl.net
Please read and share – you never know who might be in the position to help. If you do not live near this facility, help your local shelter. The problems facing Orange County Animal Services are not unique to them…every shelter across the nation is struggling. Please adopt your next pet. Please consider fostering and/or volunteering.
We all have to lend a hand to save these precious lives.
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