ORLANDO, Fla. — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando broke ground Tuesday on its brand-new shelter.
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The organization suffered a devastating fire in 2021 at its old shelter on Conroy Road. Officials said at least 13 cats died and the old building was destroyed in the fire.
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The new facility will be built on John Young Parkway.
The Pet Alliance had some of its four-legged friends take part in the “First Dig,” to kick off the project.
Photos: Puppies help Pet Alliance break ground on new shelter in Orlando
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