{"id":19727,"date":"2023-04-27T10:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=19727"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:04:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:04:43","slug":"longtime-shelter-dog-returned-following-adoption","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2023\/04\/longtime-shelter-dog-returned-following-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Longtime Shelter Dog Returned Following Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Orange County Announces New \u201cPick Nick\u201d Event this Saturday at Animal Services<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-13265\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AnimalServicesVert-150x150.png\" alt=\"Orange County Animal Services\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AnimalServicesVert-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AnimalServicesVert.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Orange County, Fla.\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced today that it would again be hosting the adoption event entitled \u201cPick Nick\u201d day, in an effort to find a long-term home for shelter dog who has struggled. The dog, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocnetpets.com\/Adopt\/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A505387&amp;pagesize=12&amp;r=r\">Nicholas (A505387)<\/a>, was in the shelter\u2019s care for approximately 100 days, prompting the initial event on Saturday, March 25. He was adopted the day prior, leading shelter staff and volunteers to rejoice. Sadly, the dog was returned to the shelter on April 21 with the adopter citing landlord issues and noise complaints for the reason for return.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen our staff loaded him into the adopter\u2019s care back in March, we were hopeful that this was the last time we would see him,\u201d said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services. \u201cAfter 95 days here, we thought he had finally landed that right home, with someone who would treasure him for years. We\u2019re heartbroken to see him returned and want to ensure his next home can commit, so this sweet boy never has to step foot in the shelter again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his adoption, the shelter made significant effort to promote him \u2013 placing a special banner on his cage to draw attention, sharing special flyers with his information, and pushing him on the shelter\u2019s social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Nicholas was initially brought to Orange County Animal Services on December 18, 2022, by a resident who had found him loose at a nearby intersection. Unfortunately, no owner came forward and so Nicholas\u2019s background remains a mystery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith him being here for a longer period of time, we\u2019ve had the opportunity to get to know him, his likes and dislikes,\u201d said Summers. \u201cHe loves walks, playing with toys, is easily handled, loves treats, and is motivated by them to learn. We do believe, based on the reaction he\u2019s shown to other dogs, he would do best as the only dog in his future home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During this Saturday\u2019s \u201cPick Nick\u201d event, the shelter will be placing Nicholas in its front play yard, inviting guests to interact with him directly and with ease. The shelter last hosted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/orange-county\/blue-diamond-day-orange-county-shelter-dedicates-day-getting-longest-resident-adopted\/CD2DAP3IVREYRJ5BF5467HW6GU\/\">similar event, Blue Diamond Day, in May 2022<\/a> and the event led to the adoption of the featured pet.<\/p>\n<p>Nicholas is available for adoption for $25. He has already been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped and is ready to depart immediately with his new family. More information about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocnetpets.com\/Adopt.aspx\">shelter\u2019s adoption process can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange County Announces New \u201cPick Nick\u201d Event this Saturday at Animal Services Orange County, Fla.\u00a0\u2013 Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced today that it would again be hosting the adoption event entitled \u201cPick Nick\u201d day, in an effort to find a long-term home for shelter dog who has struggled. 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