Hammy (A580259) Credit: courtesy Orange County Animal Services

Meet Hammy!

Six-year-old Hammy (A580259) came to us about two months ago as a stray. The reason we named him Hammy was because not only is he a ham for the camera, but he also grunts and snorts like a pig. Hammy is adorable, affectionate and incredibly sweet.

At 50 pounds, Hammy is on the small side, and he is a low rider. He’s not great with other dogs, so he would probably do better in a home without other pets — not that he would cause a lot of damage in a scuffle, as Hammy has very small and blunted teeth. This is actually quite common with brachycephalic dogs. 

Hammy is healthy, muscular, and though he is very strong, he’s not a leash-puller. Hammy prefers to lean on his person, and is constantly looking for approval and affection from everyone he meets.

Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com. 

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This article appears in Oct. 15-21, 2025.

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