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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMedia Contact:
\nBryant.Almeida@ocfl.net
\nZachary.Downes@ocfl.net
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WHAT:
Orange County Government will break ground on its new animal shelter on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. Located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, the new building will serve as a symbol of the county\u2019s mission to provide the highest standard of care and service for all animals, staff members and Orange County residents.<\/p>\n
Budgeted at $49 million, the new shelter will be some 123,419 square feet with house for 265 dogs and 200 cats. Dogs will be housed on the first floor and cats on the second floor, with the entire building equipped with air conditioning. When finished, the new shelter will be Florida\u2019s largest animal shelter.<\/p>\n
Mayor Jerry L. Demings, District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott, and Animal Services Division Manager Diane Summers will deliver remarks as part of the groundbreaking ceremonies.<\/p>\n
WHERE:
Orange County Animal Services
2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839<\/p>\n
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Program beings at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n
PHOTO\/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
Renderings of the new shelter, construction site, animals in the current shelter<\/p>\n
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Mayor Jerry L. Demings
District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott
Diane Summers, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services<\/p>\n
Please confirm your attendance with Zachary Downes or Bryant Almeida no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n
Residents interested in following the progress of the shelter can do so by visiting https:\/\/ocnetpets.com\/AboutUs\/NewShelter.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n