Hopper will make you dizzy with her hyper zoomies and twirls
Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. For questions, contact SPCA Florida's Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or adopt@spcaflorida.org.
Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium)
Gender: Female
Weight: 49 pounds
Age: 1 year
Orphaned Since: April 16
Adoption Fee: $250
Get ready to bond with Hopper, a happy-go-lucky gal who's as bright as a ray of sunshine. She embodies the gamut of goofiness from chillathons to hyper zoomies. Don't let her short legs fool you. At times her whirling dervish twirls will make you dizzy followed by calmer time-outs to crash on the couch. Hopper loves everyone, canines and humans alike. So, hop on down to SPCA Florida to meet and take Hopper home.
Breed: Bulldog
Gender: Male
Weight: 46 pounds
Age: 7 months
Orphaned Since: Nov. 9
Adoption Fee: $250
Imagine an adult-sized canine with a puppy mindset and that's Jelly Roll, whose 24/7 enthusiasm is contagious. Soon he'll graduate from obedience training where he is learning to fine-tune commands and how to integrate into his forever family. Witness his playful antics and participate in the fun. During down times, this social pup will dial it back with couch cuddles and drift off to dream about adventures with his family. Make Jelly Roll's dreams come true with a road trip to his future home.
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Gender: Female
Weight: 8 pounds
Age: 2 years
Orphaned Since: Jan. 6
Adoption Fee: $100
Magnolia, the domestic shorthair cat who's hanging out at the Orlando Cat Café, is as beautiful as the delicate flower she's named after. Visit her and she will bloom and thrive in her forever home. Magnolia's chill with other cats and is the super affectionate feline who will complete your family. Take a crate and a treat to the Café to shed some love on this adorable feline: https://www.orlandocatcafe.com.
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Gender: Female
Weight: 11 pounds
Age: 1 year
Orphaned Since: March 17
Adoption Fee: $75
Meet Ursula, the queen of sass. Much like her sea witch namesake, Ursula can be a little grumpy when she's not getting her way, like when the treat bag is out of reach, but don't let that fool you. This fabulous feline doesn't need a magic shell to steal your heart, just catnip and a cozy spot by the window. Once you're in her good graces, she'll reward you with purrs, headbutts and endless love. Ready to make a deal? Ursula's waiting.
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's SPCA pets: Hopper, Jelly Roll, Magnolia and Ursula
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