ALACHUA COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The shelters are full all over north central Florida. Alachua County Animal Resources along with the Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians – UF Chapter are hosting the 13th Annual Summer Lovin’ Animal Adoption event Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alachua County Animal Resources headquarters at 3400 NE 53 Ave. in Gainesville.
Their goal is to find homes for more than 100 dogs and cats at the shelter. They’ll even send you home with a goody bag for your new family member. All animals have their current shots, are spayed or neutered, and are microchipped.
The shelter will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, to set up for the event.
“We are full to the brim with adoptable pets, so we hope this extended adoption drive gets these pets into loving homes,” said Alachua County Animal Resources Director Julie Johnson.
“Shelters across the country, including right here in Gainesville, are struggling this summer with more animals coming in and fewer adoptions,” said Jule Levy, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, DABVP, from the University of Florida. “This can lead to stress, crowding, and risk of disease and poor outcomes. There’s never been more urgency to adopt and save out local pets.”
View the event flyer here.
The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
View the adoptable pets currently at the shelter here.