Meet Chris: A Laid-Back, Affectionate Companion Seeking His Forever Home Age: 4 years old Size: 64 pounds Breed: Unknown (Big, lovable, and ready to be your best friend!)
Chris is a sweet, low-energy dog with a big heart who enjoys lounging around and soaking up the sun. He’s happiest when he’s close to his people, whether it’s lounging next to you on the couch or snuggling in bed. If you’re looking for a dog that loves to be near you, Chris might be the perfect fit.
Personality:Chris is affectionate, goofy, and low-key. He enjoys rolling in the grass and gets the zoomies from time to time, but he’s generally a laid-back guy who loves to relax in the yard. He loves to follow you around and will happily lay near you while you go about your day. He’s a real “mush” and can’t get enough of being petted—just a few strokes, and he’s likely to flop right over in pure contentment.
Training & Health:Chris has been making great progress with training, especially with the help of a few private lessons. He’s learned to use stairs and is being helped with his eating habits through a raised slow feeder, as he has a tendency to eat too quickly, leading to digestive issues. He’s currently on a special diet (Sensitive Stomach Science Diet) and needs a consistent routine to avoid upset stomachs. He’s also quite the “treat lover” and gets excited over them, which can be great for reinforcing his training!
While Chris isn’t thrilled about car rides, he’s fairly well-behaved once inside, though he’s hesitant to get in and out of the car. He’s also not a fan of getting wet (such as from a garden hose or shower), but with patience, he’s made progress.
What Chris Needs in a Home: No Cats: Chris is definitely not cat-friendly. No High-Pressure Environments: He can be a bit nervous and easily startled, so a calm, patient home where he can continue to gain confidence is ideal. Moderate Exercise: Chris enjoys short runs and walks, but he’s mostly a relaxed dog who prefers lounging. A few daily walks and some playtime in the yard would be more than enough to keep him happy. Consistency & Routine: Due to his nervous tendencies, Chris thrives in a stable and predictable environment. His new family should be committed to keeping him on his current diet and providing him with structured training. Patience with Boundary Training: Chris has some boundary reactivity (barking at things outside the house) and may need continued work on
Meet Chris: A Laid-Back, Affectionate Companion Seeking His Forever Home Age: 4 years old Size: 64 pounds Breed: Unknown (Big, lovable, and ready to be your best friend!)
Chris is a sweet, low-energy dog with a big heart who enjoys lounging around and soaking up the sun. He’s happiest when he’s close to his people, whether it’s lounging next to you on the couch or snuggling in bed. If you’re looking for a dog that loves to be near you, Chris might be the perfect fit.
Personality:Chris is affectionate, goofy, and low-key. He enjoys rolling in the grass and gets the zoomies from time to time, but he’s generally a laid-back guy who loves to relax in the yard. He loves to follow you around and will happily lay near you while you go about your day. He’s a real “mush” and can’t get enough of being petted—just a few strokes, and he’s likely to flop right over in pure contentment.
Training & Health:Chris has been making great progress with training, especially with the help of a few private lessons. He’s learned to use stairs and is being helped with his eating habits through a raised slow feeder, as he has a tendency to eat too quickly, leading to digestive issues. He’s currently on a special diet (Sensitive Stomach Science Diet) and needs a consistent routine to avoid upset stomachs. He’s also quite the “treat lover” and gets excited over them, which can be great for reinforcing his training!
While Chris isn’t thrilled about car rides, he’s fairly well-behaved once inside, though he’s hesitant to get in and out of the car. He’s also not a fan of getting wet (such as from a garden hose or shower), but with patience, he’s made progress.
What Chris Needs in a Home: No Cats: Chris is definitely not cat-friendly. No High-Pressure Environments: He can be a bit nervous and easily startled, so a calm, patient home where he can continue to gain confidence is ideal. Moderate Exercise: Chris enjoys short runs and walks, but he’s mostly a relaxed dog who prefers lounging. A few daily walks and some playtime in the yard would be more than enough to keep him happy. Consistency & Routine: Due to his nervous tendencies, Chris thrives in a stable and predictable environment. His new family should be committed to keeping him on his current diet and providing him with structured training. Patience with Boundary Training: Chris has some boundary reactivity (barking at things outside the house) and may need continued work on
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
Our adoption fees are only $50.
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
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You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
More about this shelter
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
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$350 in savings for new adopters
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PetSmart is offering new adopters a free adoption kit. Just show your adoption paperwork in-store to redeem!
