A new chapter begins for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando as it opens the doors to a state-of-the-art animal shelter Saturday.It’s been more than four years since a devastating fire destroyed its previous facility.The new $15 million shelter is located on South John Young Parkway and spans 25,000 square feet.It is designed to significantly expand the organization’s ability to care for and rehome animals across Central Florida. The air-conditioned facility can house up to 275 pets at a time and includes a large, modern medical unit to treat both dogs and cats.The shelter replaces the nonprofit’s former Conroy Road location, which was destroyed in a September 2021 fire that killed dozens of animals and left the organization without a permanent home.Leaders say the new campus will allow Pet Alliance to increase adoptions to roughly 6,000 animals each year.“It’s been a long journey to get here, but this facility really represents hope and healing for our organization and the community,” said Lindsay Framstead, director of Human Resources for Pet Alliance.Framstead said the expanded medical space will improve care for animals coming through the shelter, while the increased capacity will help meet the growing demand for adoptions in the region.The grand opening celebration ran from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.It featured tours of the new facility and opportunities for the public to support the organization’s “Almost Home” capital campaign. Pet Alliance said it is about $315,000 short of its $15 million fundraising goal.Adoption hours at the new shelter will be held daily from noon until 6 p.m.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
A new chapter begins for the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando as it opens the doors to a state-of-the-art animal shelter Saturday.
It’s been more than four years since a devastating fire destroyed its previous facility.
The new $15 million shelter is located on South John Young Parkway and spans 25,000 square feet.
It is designed to significantly expand the organization’s ability to care for and rehome animals across Central Florida. The air-conditioned facility can house up to 275 pets at a time and includes a large, modern medical unit to treat both dogs and cats.
The shelter replaces the nonprofit’s former Conroy Road location, which was destroyed in a September 2021 fire that killed dozens of animals and left the organization without a permanent home.
Leaders say the new campus will allow Pet Alliance to increase adoptions to roughly 6,000 animals each year.
“It’s been a long journey to get here, but this facility really represents hope and healing for our organization and the community,” said Lindsay Framstead, director of Human Resources for Pet Alliance.
Framstead said the expanded medical space will improve care for animals coming through the shelter, while the increased capacity will help meet the growing demand for adoptions in the region.
The grand opening celebration ran from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
It featured tours of the new facility and opportunities for the public to support the organization’s “Almost Home” capital campaign.
Pet Alliance said it is about $315,000 short of its $15 million fundraising goal.
Adoption hours at the new shelter will be held daily from noon until 6 p.m.