Animal Services reaches K-9 capacity, waiving all adoption fees in April

File photo: Jim Sweet, the director of the Marion County Animal Center, spends some time with Johnny, one of the numerous adoptable dogs at the Marion County Animal Center off Southeast Baseline Road in Ocala, Fla. on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.

Marion County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees for the month of April, according to officials. The facility has reached capacity.

“We want to provide the opportunity for Marion County citizens to come to our facility and add a best friend to their family,” said Animal Services Director Jim Sweet. “Right now, we have over 130 dogs available for adoption, and we want to encourage everyone to consider creating forever homes for these great dogs that just need a chance for a better life.”

Though the shelter is looking to improve in the near future, county officials indicated that Marion County is dependent on its citizens to help adopt and provide homes for abandoned animals.

Each adoptable pet is spayed or neutered, updated on all vaccinations and micro-chipped with all owner information, according to the press release.

If adoption is not an option, donations are also accepted. Donate in person or online at MarionFl.org/Animal. Mail donations can be addressed to Marion County Animal Services, 5701 S.E. 66th St., Ocala, FL. 34480.

For more information, call (352) 671-8700.