SPCA pets for adoption: A group of boys - cats and dogs - who need cuddles and playtime

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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.

Mateo

Gender: Male

Age: 1 years old

Weight: 57 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: Hound/Mix – Brown/Black

Orphaned Since: December 2022

Adoption Fee: $250

Mateo loves food and is very food motivated. This 1-year-old hound mix will do almost anything for a treat. He behaves himself when taking walks and obeys all his basic commands. Mateo enjoys being in water, so if you have a swimming pool, he’ll take a dip with you. He’s easygoing, enjoys other dogs, and is a great doggie date companion. Request to meet him at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Mateo loves food and is very food motivated, will do almost anything for a treat.  He behaves himself when taking walks and obeys all his basic commands. Mateo enjoys being in water, so if you have a swimming pool, he’ll take a dip with you. He’s easygoing, enjoys other dogs and is a great doggie date companion. Request to meet him at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Schultz

Gender: Male

Age: 12 years old

Weight: 37 pounds

Species: Dog

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix – Tan

Orphaned Since: December 2022

Adoption Fee: $250

Schultz is a sweet, 12-year-old Jack Russell-terrier mix who is smart and housetrained. He’s good with other dogs, but does tend to guard people. Make an appointment to meet Schultz at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.
Schultz is a sweet, 12-year-old Jack Russell-terrier mix who is smart and housetrained. He’s good with other dogs, but does tend to guard people. Make an appointment to meet Schultz at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Schultz is smart and housetrained. He’s good with other dogs, but does tend to guard people.  Make an appointment to meet Schultz at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Tux

Gender: Male

Age: 8 months old

Weight: 9 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair – Black/White

Orphaned Since: May 2022

Adoption Fee: $75

Tux, an 8-month-old domestic shorthair, was transferred from another feline rescue group. Typical teenager, Tux loves catnip and wand toys.  Being a young man, he is super playful and affectionate.  He can be shy at first, but watch out, when he trusts you, he becomes a kitten again. If you can give Tux the forever love he deserves, request to meet him at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Tux was transferred from another feline rescue group. Typical teenager, Tux loves catnip and wand toys. Being a young man, he is super playful and affectionate. He can be shy at first, but watch out: When he trusts you, he becomes a kitten again. Request to meet him at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Bart

Gender: Male

Age: 10 years old

Weight: 9 pounds

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Shorthair – Orange/White Tabby

Orphaned Since: August 2022

Adoption Fee: $50

Bart, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair, was transferred from another Polk County shelter. He is a kind, sweet old man, that is comfortable around most female cats but can be a bit unruly around some male cats. A home with no other male cats is recommended for Bart’s retirement home. When Bart arrived at SPCA Florida he had severe dental disease and any remaining teeth he had were removed. Bart does have a condition called stomatitis, which steroid injections tend to keep under control. Since Bart has no teeth and stomatitis, he tends to drool, but don’t let that deter you, he’s an absolute sweetheart.  He enjoys chicken, laser pointers and wand toys. He is a complete couch potato and enjoys a screened in patio for some sun.  Bart is FIV+, but he is ready to live a full life. If you would like to meet Bart, make a reservation to meet him at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

Bart was transferred from another Polk County shelter. He is a kind, sweet old man, that is comfortable around most female cats, but can be a bit unruly around some male cats.  A home with no other male cats is recommended for Bart’s retirement home. When Bart arrived at SPCA Florida he had severe dental disease and any remaining teeth he had, were removed. Bart does have a condition called stomatitis, which steroid injections tend to keep under control. Since Bart has no teeth and stomatitis, he tends to drool, but don’t let that deter you, he’s an absolute sweetheart. He enjoys chicken, laser pointers and wand toys. He is a complete couch potato and enjoys a screened in patio for some sun.  Bart is FIV+, but he is ready to live a full life. If you would like to meet Bart, make a reservation at www.spcaflorida.org/appointment.

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