PET ALLIANCE

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tuesday is the purr-fect day to celebrate the grand opening of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s new downtown cat shelter. The grand opening will now be Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. at 777 W Central Blvd. Zesty Paws will be sponsoring the adoption fees for the first 30 cats adopted from the shelter. Read: Pet Alliance’s temporary cat shelter nears completion in OrlandoThe opening comes more than a year after a fire devastated Pet Alliance’s Orlando location. When that happens, shelter officials said the goal is to turn the downtown facility into an affordable veterinary clinic.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando unveiled the designs for its new shelter this past week.

In just a few weeks, workers with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will open the doors to a new temporary cat shelter in Downtown Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Kitten Season” is upon us, and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is dedicating the month of April to our feline friends. Pet Alliance launched “Cat Month” on Friday and will feature special kitty content and resources all month long. Pet Alliance is launching a new “PAWdcast” that fosters conversation about topics such as animal welfare, sheltering and much more. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Pet Alliance Launches Cat MonthDuring Cat Month, Pet Alliance will feature a “Cat of the Week,” which will be up for adoption. Read: New art exhibit featuring female artists from Florida opens at Orlando International Airport“We are very excited to give extra attention to our beloved cats and kittens this April,” said Pet Alliance executive director Steve Bardy.

Paws in the Park is one of the biggest fundraisers for Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Paws in the Park 2022 Paws in the Park 2022 (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — Join 9 Family Connection and our partners McCoy Federal Credit Union, Mister Sparky, Stanley Steemer and The UPS Store on Saturday, February 12th for Paws in the Park -- Orlando’s Largest Pet Festival!! A PAWrade of dogs made its way around Lake Eola on Saturday in support of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency. Register today to help care for local shelter animals in our community: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pitp2021/Event starts at 10am at Lake Eola Park. We had a great day with some of Central FL’s cutest residents #PawsInThePark #Pawrade #9FamilyConnection pic.twitter.com/DteIkm9tlf — Vanessa Echols (@VEcholsWFTV) February 8, 2020Active dogs taking a run at the Lure course at the 2020 Paws in the Park event at Lake Eola. #wdbo #news965 @news965wdbo pic.twitter.com/ysQVBm4bZP — WDBO (@WDBONews) February 8, 2020© 2020 Cox Media Group

Paws in the Park Paws in the Park returns Feb. 12. (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando/Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando), Fla. — Get your furry friends ready: Orlando’s largest pet festival returns next month. Paws in the Park kicks off Feb. 12 at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. It supports the mission of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency. See photos of Paws in the Park below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Paws in the Park Paws in the Park returns Feb. 12.

Pet food donation Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received a donation of more than 50,000 meals on Tuesday. (WFTV.com News Staff)SANFORD, Fla. — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received a donation of more than 50,000 meals on Tuesday. The donation was made possible because of the successful GivingTuesday Pet Food Drive, in which Wag! READ: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando chooses construction company to build new animal shelter, hospitalExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Dogs rescued from Hurricane Elsa Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helped rescue 28 dogs from facing the brunt of Hurricane Elsa this week. (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The organization received 50,000 meals to help feed hundreds of local pets in need.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has chosen a construction company to build its new dollar animal shelter and hospital. The animal shelter chose H. J. PHOTOS: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando fire“We are excited to be moving forward with the new facility and working with H. J. “Our timeline has moved up a bitdue to the fire at the Orlando shelter in September, but we were fortunate to be so far along in the selection process. “This project is for one of the most beloved organizations in the community and we are honored to be part of it.”Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 21 Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando fire Dozens of dogs were safe and dozens of cats are feared dead after a fire at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando on Conroy Road.

Pet Alliances needs to raise $14 million to cover the costs of the new facility.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando have announced a new location for their  Orlando shelter, following a devastating fire in September. The shelter and adoption agency...

The community is coming together again to support an animal shelter that went through a deadly fire this past month misplacing several animals.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando says they've received nearly $1 million in donations since their Conroy Road shelter suffered a devastating fire on September 15....

Since the devastating fire on Sept. 15 that killed more than a dozen cats, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has received almost $1 million in donations.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Join us for Pet Alliance Giving Day Tuesday, September 28th! WFTV 9 Family Connection and our partners Gold Key Roofing, Fun Spot America, Stanley Steemer and The UPS Store invite you to join us for our Pet Alliance Giving Day, where “you come to the rescue” for thousands of local animals. All donations on this special day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $150,000 by the Sherry Chappell Cooper Foundation! Just watch WFTV Eyewitness News all day and join us on Facebook to hear amazing stories about how Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helps give local homeless pets their forever homes. By supporting the Giving Day, you’re providing shelter and care for thousands of pets in the Greater Orlando area.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — On Monday, volunteers from around Central Florida will spend the day making repairs to the Give the Kids the World Village in Kissimmee. READ: Recall alert: Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug Chantix over cancer concernsFrom 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. AGC Charities and local contractor Wharton-Smith will be coordinating dozens of volunteers to work on some improvements to the organization’s facility. READ: Search resumes for Brian Laundrie in Florida preserve; search for Gabby Petito shifts to Grand TetonGive Kids the World is a nonprofit resort that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. READ: New daily virus cases in Florida is lowest since JulyIf you would like to volunteer or learn more about Give Kids the World, click here. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your smart TV.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — (AP) — Officials are banning alcohol at a Georgia beach for the weekend of the Georgia-Florida football matchup, hoping to discourage big crowds amid a high rate of coronavirus infections. WATCH: ‘Heck of a ride’: SpaceX’s Inspiration4 crew returns safely to Earth after historic missionCommissioners in Glynn County voted 6-to-1 to prohibit possession or consumption of booze on the beach at St. Simons Island on Oct. 29 and 30, news outlets reported. “We’re drawing the line because our community is not coming up with a Plan B,” Fendig said. “I think it’s the right thing to do.”READ: Florida dancer falls from stripper’s poleClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. ©2021 Cox Media Group

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help locate a missing and endangered adult. READ: ‘Heck of a ride’: SpaceX’s Inspiration4 crew returns safely to Earth after historic missionDeputies said Mego has dementia and can easily become lost. READ: Pet Alliance continues their mission after fire decimates shelter last weekMego is believed to be wearing light-colored shorts, a dark grey T-shirt, and brown Merrell brand shoes. If you have any information on Jerome’s whereabouts, please call 911. Missing Mego FlyerClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your smart TV.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — It has been a tough week for Pet Alliance. “I don’t even remember what day it is,” said Pet Alliance Development Director Kathy Rodgers. Pet Alliance is looking forward to sharing with other neighboring agencies as they look to help the animals that survived. Pet Alliance held an adoption event at PetSmart on Saturday. Even though Pet Alliance has paused donations on physical items, they are still accepting cash to help with rebuilding.

ORLANDO, Fla. — We are all devastated over the fire at Pet Alliance’s Orlando location and we know the community wants to help. For now, the best thing to do is to donate directly to the Pet Alliance until they can determine any other needs they have. Stay tuned here for updates. https://petallianceorlando.org/ways-give/donate/©2021 Cox Media Group

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is closing its vet clinic on Conroy Road.

Dogs rescued from Hurricane Elsa Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helped rescue 28 dogs from facing the brunt of Hurricane Elsa this week. (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando will close its Orlando clinic location on Conroy Road as of Sept. 20, the organization announced late Wednesday. READ: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando relocates dogs in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida’s arrivalThe facility will continue to provide shelter services, including pet adoptions and pet receiving. Orlando shelter rescues 28 dogs from Elsa’s pathAnyone who has an appointment scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at the Conroy Road location is asked to call the alliance to reschedule or schedule online at one of the other locations. “We have cared for thousands of pets over the last 25 years and have gotten to know several of Central Florida’s community members during that time,” the pet alliance said in an email.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando relocates dogs in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida’s arrivalST LANDRY PARISH, La. — Before Hurricane Ida moved onto the Louisiana shore, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando moved in to help some of man’s best friends escape the impact of the storm. Officials with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando said they helped relocate dogs from shelters in the path of the storm. The northern eyewall of Hurricane Ida moved onto the shore in Southeastern Louisiana at around 1 p.m. Saturday. WATCH: Eye of ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 Hurricane Ida moves on shoreAnyone looking for more information can visit the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s website here.

Dogs rescued from Hurricane Elsa Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helped rescue 28 dogs from facing the brunt of Hurricane Elsa this week. (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helped rescue 28 dogs from facing the brunt of Hurricane Elsa this week. READ: Rescue dogs continue to search the rubble for live victims at the Surfside building collapse siteThe shelter is asking for donations to help with the dogs’ care. See photos of the dogs below:SEE: Orlando shelter rescues 28 dogs from path of Hurricane ElsaExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Dogs rescued from Hurricane Elsa Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando helped rescue 28 dogs from facing the brunt of Hurricane Elsa this week. (Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando)

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Summer is always a time of greater need for Central Florida’s homeless animals. And this summer, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the animals need your help more than ever. That is why our WFTV 9 Family Connection partner Stanley Steemer of Central Florida has teamed up with Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to help raise awareness of fostering, adopting and encouraging donations to help these homeless pets. And adoption events have been canceled, meaning more animals need to remain here with us, waiting longer to find their forever homes. If that's through fostering kittens we find wandering the streets, adopting, or donating directly to the cause.

click to enlarge Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoPaws in the Park, a fundraising festival by Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, will take place May 8 in Lake Eola Park at 10 a.m.click to enlarge Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoPaws in the Park, a fundraising festival by Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, will take place May 8 in Lake Eola Park at 10 a.m.click to enlarge Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoPaws in the Park, a fundraising festival by Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, will take place May 8 in Lake Eola Park at 10 a.m. The annual Paws in the Park festival returns to Lake Eola for another year.The 27th annual event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, free to all pet lovers and their fur babies. The pet festival is put on every year by Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando , the region's oldest and largest animal welfare agency, to help them raise funds to care for thousands of dogs and cats in the Central Florida. "We are thrilled to bring back our biggest event of the year, Paws in the Park," Steve Bardy, Pet Alliance executive director, said in a press release. "Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando was founded in 1937, originally as the Orlando Humane Society.

This list is by no means exhaustive, and we both beg your pardon if we've omitted some local dynamos as well as encourage you to make your own "12 Ways" lists. But if you are able, try to give something this year and restore a tiny bit of magic to a very strange holiday season. Furloughed and laid-off "cast members" can make appointments to visit the pantry and receive free groceries, pet food and baby supplies. Greater Orlando Performing Arts Reliefgopar.orgGreater Orlando Performing Arts Relief is a newer charitable organization dedicated to assisting local arts and entertainment industry workers who have seen their livelihood dramatically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but it's not simply for pandemic relief. And it's a mission the staff at the two Center locations in Orlando and Kissimmee are deeply committed to.

Lou, Russian blue and domestic shorthair mixLou is an adorable male Russian blue and domestic shorthair mix being cared for at Helping Paws Humane Society. Lucy, domestic shorthairLucy is a female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Ollie, domestic longhair and domestic shorthair mixOllie is a male domestic longhair and domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Pockets, domestic shorthairPockets is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Dalilah, domestic and domestic shorthair mixDalilah is a lovable female domestic and domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

Mia, domestic shorthairMia is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat in the care of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Kisses, domestic shorthairKisses is a female domestic shorthair cat being kept at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Hugs, domestic shorthairHugs is a male domestic shorthair cat in the care of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Hershey, domestic shorthairHershey is a male domestic shorthair cat in the care of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Cali, domestic shorthairCali is a charming female domestic shorthair cat staying at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

click image Photo via Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando/FacebookChucky, 2-year-old male. click image Photo via Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando/FacebookAdventure, 2-year-old femaleclick image Photo via Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando/FacebookWaggy, 1-year-old male. click to enlarge Image via Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoNine Bahamian dogs are in need of forever home, after traveling 862 miles to Orlando, displaced by Hurricane Dorian.The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando collaborated with rescue partners to bring the dogs to Florida in September. Four of the dogs who made the journey had to be quarantined for two weeks, until they were healthy enough for adoption. The other five dogs will remain quarantined for the next two weeks until they are cleared for adoption.There's a link on the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's Facebook page collecting donations for these pups and the other animals at the shelter.

The nonprofit shelter recently launched a new program that not only showcases dogs up for adoption but gets them moving, enriching their lives with some exercise. It's called Hound Around Town, a program designed to bring shelter dogs outside for exercise and a breath of fresh air. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando' executive director Steve Bardy, said the opportunity allows the dogs to feel a sense of freedom. It's really about getting the dog out of the shelter," Bardy said. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando offers the program seven days a week.

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando launched a new program that not only showcases dogs up for adoption but gets them moving, enriching their lives with some exercise. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Adam Goldberg and his wife, Mary, say they've raised over $140,000 since they first started this type of fundraiser in 2016. Go review all the best pet-friendly hotels | Animal lovers: Did you know your dog can be a blood donor?] I started reaching out to shelters all over Florida to do the same thing and then started reaching out to shelters and rescues all over the country. Right now, AGoldPhoto Pet Photography has several events in Florida, as well as other states like Tennessee, California and Colorado. "The money raised at pet photo fundraisers helps support Pet Alliance's two animal shelters and the more than 6,000 homeless dogs and cats we care for each year.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison is joined by Nanea Morris, DVM from Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to discuss the best holiday gifts for your pets.

According to the PAO, heartworm disease is caused by a parasite, a type of roundworm that lives inside the heart and blood vessels of the lungs. Symptoms are subtle and easy to miss, but as the number of heartworms increase, the symptoms of coughing, lethargy, exercise intolerance, lack of appetite and weight loss become more apparent. The American Heartworm Society says that heartworm infections are increasing across the U.S. In Central Florida, Orange County Animal Services is reporting 80 percent increase in positive dogs entering its animal shelter. There is no approved heartworm treatment for cats so prevention is the only answer.