OCALA, FL (352today.com) – We spring forward this weekend, turning our clocks forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday.  While we lose an hour of sleep, we gain an hour of daylight in the evening.

Spring is a perfect time to consider marching down to your local shelter to adopt a pet.

The added hour sunlight associated with daylight saving time, gives you better conditions to take a pet for a walk or play in the yard after work.

Not into all that? No worries, there are plenty of cats to cuddle up with and chill in the evening hours.

Lose an hour, gain a friend. Here are some furry friends to consider adopting from Marion County Animal Services.

TAKE ME HOME THIS WEEK – MARCH 6, 2023

Free-spirited Ellen is looking for someone to take her places. This happy, energetic, dog dreams of fun weekends with a new family. Want a reason to get out of the house and enjoy nature? Five-year-old Ellen wants to be your reason! Courtesy: MCAS
Big Lee is a big ol’ hunk of love. This two-year-old cuddler is the only dog not yet adopted from the current class of FIDO Project dogs, which pairs shelter dogs with select inmates for training. If you’d like to adopt Big Lee, please contact Marion County Animal Services today! Courtesy: MCAS
Eleven-month-old Absol is adjusting to his new body. This sweet and chatty boy had his leg amputated due to a painful injury but is well on his way to recovery. Courtesy: MCAS

You can view more sweet animals available for adoption on the Marion County Animal Services website and Facebook page.