Nearly every pet fostered during Alachua County wildfires found a permanent home

Black Mouth Cur mix Golden Corral spent his time in foster care moving between playtime with the resident dog and the quieter routines of a home. The 1-year-old dog learned to walk on a leash and respond to basic commands.

Diamond, a 1-year-old American bulldog, followed her foster family from room to room, spending her days playing fetch before settling down inside.

But both dogs’ time outside of the shelter was temporary.

Volunteers fostered 89 animals through Alachua County Animal Resources as wildfires blazed in Gainesville this spring. Eighty-seven found permanent homes. Golden Corral and Diamond are still waiting…

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