Meet Bart, a special cat who hasn't had a family in quite a while | SPCA pet adoptions

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Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org/adopt. To meet or adopt a pet, schedule an appointment online at: www.spcaflorida.org/appointment or contact the SPCA Florida Adoption Center at 863-577-4615. Prior to adoption all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention.

Bart

Gender: Male

Age: 9 years

Weight: 10 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair Orange/White

Orphaned Since: Aug. 10

Adoption Fee: $50

Bart has been at the SPCA since last year, kind of like the kid that gets picked last to play ball. Bart is missing all his teeth, has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and needs meds for the rest of his life. He's also a polylactic, which means he's got extra digits on his paws. He loves to take naps, play with wands, lay out on the lanai — and he loves chicken. Just like other cats, just special. Make an appointment at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment and ask for Bart.

Bart has been at the SPCA since last year, kind of like the kid that gets picked last to play ball. Bart is missing all his teeth, has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and needs meds for the rest of his life. He's also a polylactic, which means he's got extra digits on his paws. He loves to take naps, play with wands, lay out on the lanai — and he loves chicken. Just like other cats, just special. Make an appointment at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment and ask for Bart.

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Gaia

Gender: Female

Age: 1 year

Weight: 8 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair White/Grey/Brown

Orphaned Since: March 13

Adoption Fee: $75

Gaia is named after the Greek goddess of earth? But she thinks she's the Goddess of Tinker’s Legacy at SPCA Florida. She's high energy, loves all feline creatures, loves to speak her mind all day, and she's affectionate as a Goddess should be. One thing she doesn't like is canines. So, if you want to meet the Goddess, make an appointment at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Gaia is named after the Greek goddess of earth? But she thinks she's the Goddess of Tinker’s Legacy at SPCA Florida. She's high energy, loves all feline creatures, loves to speak her mind all day, and she's affectionate as a Goddess should be. One thing she doesn't like is canines. So, if you want to meet the Goddess, make an appointment at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Macho

Gender: Male

Age: 5 months

Weight: 14 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: American Pitbull Terrier, Fawn/White

Orphaned Since: Jan. 19

Adoption Fee: $350

Macho came to the SPCA with major trauma to his abdomen and leg. The doctors there took a chance on him and fixed him up. Now it’s time for a forever home. Macho is a puppy and you know what that means: energy, cuddles, food motivated, love bites and much-needed training. If you'd like to take a chance Macho too, make an appointment to at www.spcaflorida.com/appointment.

Macho came to the SPCA with major trauma to his abdomen and leg. The doctors there took a chance on him and fixed him up. Now it’s time for a forever home. Macho is a puppy and you know what that means: energy, cuddles, food motivated, love bites and much-needed training. If you'd like to take a chance Macho too, make an appointment to at www.spcaflorida.com/appointment.

Biggest Boss

Gender: Male

Age: 1 year

Weight: 61 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: Pointer/American Foxhound, Brown/White

Orphaned Since: Feb. 10

Adoption Fee: $250

Biggest Boss earned his name because he's inquisitive and always in the center of the main event. He has a unique way of speaking. When he gets excited, he whines, and it sounds like he needs a spritz of oil. He's equally at peace with cats, other dogs and of course humans. He's super active and would blend best in a family with kids older than 13. Making an appointment at www.spcaflorida.com/appointment.

Biggest Boss earned his name because he's inquisitive and always in the center of the main event. He has a unique way of speaking. When he gets excited, he whines, and it sounds like he needs a spritz of oil. He's equally at peace with cats, other dogs and of course humans. He's super active and would blend best in a family with kids older than 13. Making an appointment at www.spcaflorida.com/appointment.

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