Sarabel may have an awkward walk, but she'll charm you with her wiggles and cuddles
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.
Breed: Terrier/Pitbull Mix
Gender: Female
Weight: 60 pounds
Age: 2 years
Orphaned Since: April 24, 2024
Adoption Fee: $150
Sarabel, the maven of manipulating people to cuddle her, is understandably anxious for a one-way trip to her forever home where she can showcase her enthusiasm for water sports and activities on land with kiddos and canines. Even though her gait is a tad awkward because of IVDD (spinal issues), this glass-half-full gal doesn't let that hinder her as she taps into her live-in-the-moment nature. She's ready for you to take a test drive with a doggy date or sleepover where her wiggle butt will win you over to adopt her.
Breed: Bulldog
Gender: Female
Weight: 52 pounds
Age: 1 year
Orphaned Since: March 24
Adoption Fee: $250
Brown chalcedony, a quartz combination, is a gemstone flecked with white and is found throughout the U.S. But no need to venture far to find a brown and white Gem at SPCA Florida. Yes, this pooch weighs in at 52 pounds (not carats) and like the jewel she's named after, she will spark conversations about her unique qualities ― cuddles with kids, just to mention one ― that will shine with her future family. Gem's done with being a mother and is primed to embrace a life full of adventure. She's a quick study when it comes to fine-tuning her leash manners. Stop by to meet and adopt this Gem who will add bling and beauty to your family.
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Gender: Female
Weight: 10 pounds
Age: 3 years
Orphaned Since: Feb. 17
Adoption Fee: $50
Pippin, the occasionally unpredictable cat, is looking for employment. Her resume checks all the boxes: healthy, excels at rodent control, and willing to work 24/7. Forget the indoor work cubby. Pippin thrives best as a free-range feline whose home base provides food and shelter. If the mood strikes her, she will share her love with purrs and cuddles. Pippin's hair-trigger talents will keep your outbuildings and property critter free. No background check, salary negotiations or benefits package necessary. Pippin is waiting for her dream job so she's ready to go home.
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Gender: Female
Weight: 7 pounds
Age: 2 years
Orphaned Since: Jan. 28
Adoption Fee: $50
'I Love Lucy,' the 1950s television show, portrayed a zany Lucille Ball as a comedienne who brought laughter to viewers. Soon a lucky adopter will say the same three words when adopting SPCA Florida's domestic shorthair cat who will amuse everyone like her namesake on TV. High-energy Lucy chases laser lights and frolics with wand toys. This social butterfly is waiting in Tinker's Legacy cattery to strut her stuff and wiggle her butt for her forever family.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's featured SPCA pets: Sarabel, Gem, Pippin and Lucy
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