ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Pet Alliance said they are experiencing longer stays for their dogs with 50 in their care right now.
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Additionally, hundreds of kittens have come through their doors during the summer as the heat has increased.
That’s why they are hoping local residents will get out and adopt a pet this weekend.
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With National Adoption Week ending Sunday, they are asking pet lovers throughout Central Florida to visit PetSmart and give a sheltered dog or cat a new home.
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Dog adoptions will be available this Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at PetSmart’s stores in Lake Mary, and Ocoee. and at the Altamonte store Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Cat adoptions are all week long at PetSmart in Altamonte, Ocoee and Lake Mary.
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