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Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. For questions, contact SPCA Florida’s Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or adopt@spcaflorida.org.
Miss Lucy
Gender: Female
Age: 1 year
Weight: 55 pounds
Species: Dog
Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog White/Grey
Orphaned Since: Oct. 24
Adoption Fee: $250
Miss Lucy is a young, fully-grown Catahoula Leopard mix needing a new home. According to her previous family, she’s a lovable girl who loves everyone, including chickens and other dogs. She loves to play with all toys, and they should always be around because if she gets bored she might find something that needs to be chewed. At her previous home, she would chase and play with the chickens. She also likes to play ball or tug of war and might prefer a fenced yard. Visit me soon at SPCA Florida. For more information, please visit www.spcaflorida.org.
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Wall-E
Gender: Male
Age: 1 year
Weight: 55 pounds
Species: Dog
Breed: Retriever, Black Labrador
Orphaned Since: Oct. 3
Adoption Fee: $250
Wall-E is a Labrador retriever mix who loves to play. His previous family told staff that he’s very friendly with everyone, loves to be petted, is very active and likes to sleep in his crate. He also does great with a leash. For more information, please visit www.spcaflorida.org.
Darrell
Gender: Male
Age: 8 years
Weight: 7 pounds
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Grey/White
Orphaned Since: July 21
Adoption Fee: $50
Darrell is a senior with a very fluffy tail. He was brought into SPCA Florida through the Lifetime Care Program. Having a plan in place gives you peace of mind, knowing your pets will always be cared for, should something happen to you. Darrell loves to be on his cat tree most of the time and also loves screened patios. The staff here say he’s very friendly once he gets to know you. He’s friendly with other cats. Darrell is at at Tinker’s Legacy at SPCA Florida. For more information, please visit www.spcaflorida.org.
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Ava
Gender: Female
Age: 12 years
Weight: 7 years
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair Brown/Orange
Orphaned Since: Aug. 4
Adoption Fee: $50
Ava is an extra special cat here at SPCA Florida. You ask how special? She’s a senior with an extra digit and a hyper thyroid that requires medication for life, twice a day. Ava is very affectionate, loves laps and is comfortable with other cats. Come visit her at SPCA Florida. For more information, please visit www.spcaflorida.org.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's SPCA feature pets: Miss Lucy, Wall-E, Darrell and Ava