Meet Takoyaki: Blind and hearing impaired, he was rescued in an animal-hoarding case

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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.

Takoyaki

Gender: Male

Age: 7 years

Weight: 10 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair – Grey/White Tabby

Orphaned Since:  Dec. 29, 2023

Adoption Fee: $50

Takoyaki is one of 309 animals rescued during an animal-hoarding investigation. He is 7 years old and blind in both eyes. He’s also hearing impaired. You’ll find he’s smart, curious and affectionate. He enjoys exploring his play tunnel in his own special way.
Takoyaki is one of 309 animals rescued during an animal-hoarding investigation. He is 7 years old and blind in both eyes. He’s also hearing impaired. You’ll find he’s smart, curious and affectionate. He enjoys exploring his play tunnel in his own special way.

Takoyaki is one of 309 animals rescued from a home during an animal-hoarding investigation. SPCA Florida took in 56 cats from the case, many in need of medical attention, all in need of a loving forever home. Takoyaki needs a very special guardian angel to take him home. He is 7 years old and blind in both eyes. He’s also hearing impaired although the degree of the impairment is indeterminate. He’ll need to stay inside to keep him safe. If you look past his conditions, you’ll find that he’s extremely smart, curious and affectionate. He enjoys exploring his play tunnel in his own special way. He also likes sitting on a cat tree or cat scratcher. He’s a lover and will curl up in your lap for hours of petting. You’ll enjoy stroking his long, soft fur. If Takoyaki is the special friend you’ve been looking for, stop by SPCA Florida for a visit. For more information, visit: www.spcaflorida.org.

Peter

Gender: Male

Age: 5 months old

Weight: 4 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair – Buff/Orange

Orphaned Since: Dec. 21, 2023

Adoption Fee:  $100

Peter is a fun little kitten looking for human hands to hold him. He loves to play, and he’ll chase wands, lasers and anything else you want to shake at him. He likes to spend time lounging on a bed curling up with his two other kitty friends – Greg and Bobby.
Peter is a fun little kitten looking for human hands to hold him. He loves to play, and he’ll chase wands, lasers and anything else you want to shake at him. He likes to spend time lounging on a bed curling up with his two other kitty friends – Greg and Bobby.

Peter is a cute and fun little kitten looking for human hands to hold him. He loves to play, so fill his room with plenty of toys. He’ll chase wands, lasers and anything else you want to shake at him. He currently likes to spend time lounging on a bed perched on the glass door. And he loves to curl up with his two other kitty friends – Greg and Bobby. Adopt all three of them if you like. Peter also likes to stand on his hind feet at the door and wash the windows with his little paws when you talk to him. It means come inside so we can play and cuddle. Stop by SPCA Florida to visit him today. Find out more at www.spcaflorida.org.

Alba

Gender: Female

Age: 3-plus years

Weight: 70 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: American Pitbull Terrier/Boxer – Black/White

Orphaned Since: March 3, 2023

Adoption Fee: $150

Alba is a happy boxer mix. She weighs in at 70 pounds and she’s known to rush out of doors and gates and needs training to help with that. She’s toy motivated and eager to learn. She's good with kids and a great cuddler but she's choosy about her doggie friends.
Alba is a happy boxer mix. She weighs in at 70 pounds and she’s known to rush out of doors and gates and needs training to help with that. She’s toy motivated and eager to learn. She's good with kids and a great cuddler but she's choosy about her doggie friends.

Alba is a happy-go-lucky boxer mix who gets her name from actress Jessica Alba. The gorgeous canine is weighs in at 70 pounds and her coat is mostly black with white markings. All of her paws are white and make her look like she’s wearing cute socks. She’s known to rush out of doors and gates and needs training to help with that. She’s toy motivated and eager to learn. Alba is choosy about her doggie friends and will need to meet other pets in the home to ensure they get along. This big girl is good with kids and is a great cuddler. Can you stop by SPCA Florida to meet Alba for a play date? She’s ready to rush out of the gate one final time and go home with you. Find out more at www.spcaflorida.org.

Sally

Gender: Female

Age: 3 years

Weight: 50 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: Labrador Retriever/Shepherd – Brown/White

Orphaned Since:  July 6, 2023

Adoption Fee: $150

Sally is a 2-year-old brown and white Labrador retriever mix who loves all things water. Sally has tons of energy, but she should be the only pet in the home. She has a strong prey drive, so if she sees another critter, hold on tight. Kiddos should be older than 13.
Sally is a 2-year-old brown and white Labrador retriever mix who loves all things water. Sally has tons of energy, but she should be the only pet in the home. She has a strong prey drive, so if she sees another critter, hold on tight. Kiddos should be older than 13.

Sally is a 2-year-old brown and white Labrador Retriever mix who, like other members of her breed, loves to swim. She loves all things water: any pool, water-park slide, garden hose, even salt water at the beach. Sally has tons of energy, but she should be the only pet in the home. She has a strong prey drive, so if she sees another critter, hold on tight. Kiddos should be older than 13. Stop by SPCA Florida and meet her. For more information, visit: www.spcaflorida.org.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's featured SPCA pets: Takoyaki, Peter, Alba and Sally