ANIMAL SHELTER

Veterinarians with Sumter County Animal Services said Friday a dog that was recently injured in a car fire is doing well after suffering burns to all four paws.

Lake County Animal Shelter If you’re looking for love this month, the Lake County Animal Shelter is offering a deal on adoptions to help you find a new four-legged family member. (Lake County Animal Shelter)LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — If you’re looking for love this month, the Lake County Animal Shelter is offering a deal on adoptions to help you find a new four-legged family member. The shelter, located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares, is waiving adoption fees for February during its “Meet Your Match” promotion. “We encourage everyone to come out, meet our pets in need of loving homes,” said Whitney Boylston, director of the Lake County Animal Shelter. Shelter officials said adoptions include effective sterilization, initial vaccinations, microchipping, a personalized ID tag and a lifetime of love.

The #BettyWhiteChallenge calls for people to donate money to an animal shelter on Jan. 17 in honor of Betty White’s birthday.

Orange County Animal Services is at near capacity and is asking adoptees to step forward.

Orange County Animal Services is giving away nearly five tons of free pet food on April 28.