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The Citrus County Animal Services Division shelter now has an official support

group. The animal shelter has utilized volunteers for some time, but now the new Friends

of Citrus County Animal Services (FOCCAS) has formalized the group’s volunteer efforts

into a non-profit organization.

FOCCAS was formed by volunteers dedicated to animal welfare, community in-

volvement, public education and increased adoption of shelter animals. In addition to look-

ing for new members who share its dedication, the group is seeking donations to fund its

work, as well as fund-raising opportunities.

Recognizing that the county shelter accepts all animals, that it has limited taxpayer

funds to take care of them, and that some animals need more than just basic care when they

arrive at the shelter, FOCCAS aims to be a voice for the shelter animals and to try to ensure

all get every opportunity available to them.

The group intends to raise funds to improve the quality of life of the animals in

general, to provide for more complicated and expensive medical treatment than the shelter

“My name is Snuggly Sara, a little 5

is able to give, and to help with enhancements at the shelter that will improve the animals’

pound, Deer type Chihuahua, 2 yo. female,

Bobo is a 1-2 year old male, Catahula Leop-

lives. They have also formed a Rescue Team that is working to place shelter animals with

and soooo loving after I get to know you.

ard Mix,brindle, about 55 pounds, with room

Rescue organizations statewide.

I am white, a cute black head, some black

to grow as he had been living abandoned in

For more information, to get involved, or to make a donation, contact Samantha at

spots. I love to snuggle next to your leg and

the wild for some time. He is very sweet,

(352)228-1549 or send an e-mail to info@FriendsofCCAS.com for details. Visit the group’s

nap. I’m smart, housebroken, adorable, leash

and gets along with other dogs, no signs of

blog to follow their progress at http://foccas.blogspot.com/.

trained, and my black sister is available, too.

agression. He is timid and needs addition-

“Pet Photos With Santa” to benefit Hospice of Citrus County

No kids. Adoption Donation is $150. A Hu-

al socializing. He is crate trained for over

BEVERLY HILLS– Barkaritaville Grooming, relaxed professional grooming with

mane Society of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet

night. He walks on a lead and is mindful of

PJ and Chloe, located at 3892 N Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills, will present “Pet Photos With

Rescue, Inc. does home visits prior to adop-

minimal commands. Call Adopt A Rescued

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Santa” to be held on Thursday, December 2, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

tions, 352.527.9050.

Pet, Inc. in Citrus County 352-795-9550.

There is a suggested donation of $5 per pet photo. All pets must be on a leash. All

Citrus Animal Services to offer half price adoptions in December

donations will benefit patients and families served by Hospice of Citrus County.

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During the month of December, Citrus County Animal Services will be offering

Hospice of Citrus County,

  additional informationon the “Pet With    half price adoptions on all dogs and cats.

Seal of Approval. For      Photos  Santa” fundrais-

The cost to adopt will be $30 for a dog and $17.50 for a cat. The cost includes age

ing event, please contact Hospice   CountyDevelopment

  of Citrus    Manager Linda Baker at

appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip.

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To qualify to be an adopter, residents must own their own home or obtain a permis-

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Pet Photos with Santa, Pets Plus. Dunnellon, Sat., Dec. 4

sion letter from their landlord; also, existing pets in the household must be appropriately

   Dunnellon is Santa,’ on Sat., Dec. 4, from

Pets Plus in  hosting ‘Pet Photos with  

licensed. For more information, contact Animal Services at (352) 746-8400 during operat-

must be   adonation to Hospice of ing hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

on a leash. The cost is  $5   benefit

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pets

Citrus and Marion Counties. Pets Plus LLC is located at 20372 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dun-

nellon. For additional information, please call Pets Plus at (352) 465-1515.

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