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We first told you the story of Delgada when she arrived at the Refuge in September. Severely emaciated she was a critical intake, barely hanging on to life after having been found on the side of the road wandering. She was so hungry she was seen eating rocks, which wore down her teeth. Weighing only 40 pounds, Delgada was a 1 out of 9 on the body condition scale, which rates a dogs body fat. Not only was she incredibly skinny, she was also suffering from tick born diseases and tested positive for heart worms. Her bony body was covered in no only ticks but fleas as well.
The first step in Delgada's recovery was to get her to put weight on, feeding her several smaller meals throughout each day. She was placed on antibiotics for the tick disease and had blood work done weekly to check her levels. Once she reached a healthier weight her treatment for heart worms began and she was eventually spayed.
Today Delgada is a healthy and happy girl, you would never know to look at her the battles she fought just to stay alive. She is a sensitive dog, eager to please her people friends and receive treats and pets as rewards. Delgada does suffer from fecal incontinence, perhaps the reason she was dumped by an owner no longer willing to care for her and left to fend for herself. We believe all dogs in shelters deserve a second chance at their own forever home but maybe no other dog deserves it quite as much as Delgada.
We first told you the story of Delgada when she arrived at the Refuge in September. Severely emaciated she was a critical intake, barely hanging on to life after having been found on the side of the road wandering. She was so hungry she was seen eating rocks, which wore down her teeth. Weighing only 40 pounds, Delgada was a 1 out of 9 on the body condition scale, which rates a dogs body fat. Not only was she incredibly skinny, she was also suffering from tick born diseases and tested positive for heart worms. Her bony body was covered in no only ticks but fleas as well.
The first step in Delgada's recovery was to get her to put weight on, feeding her several smaller meals throughout each day. She was placed on antibiotics for the tick disease and had blood work done weekly to check her levels. Once she reached a healthier weight her treatment for heart worms began and she was eventually spayed.
Today Delgada is a healthy and happy girl, you would never know to look at her the battles she fought just to stay alive. She is a sensitive dog, eager to please her people friends and receive treats and pets as rewards. Delgada does suffer from fecal incontinence, perhaps the reason she was dumped by an owner no longer willing to care for her and left to fend for herself. We believe all dogs in shelters deserve a second chance at their own forever home but maybe no other dog deserves it quite as much as Delgada.
It would be our privilege to help you find a puppy, dog, cat, kitten, horse, or other animal that suits your needs. Our knowledgeable hands-on staff is familiar with each of our rescue animals and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Looking for a cat-friendly dog, a laid back kitten or a horse with a lot of personality? We can help.
To start the process, visit our refuge – and if you haven’t yet seen it, you will be pleasantly surprised. You will be able to interact with the animals in a stress-free environment, unlike a traditional kennel.
Once you have found the perfect, new companion, we will assist you in completing an application. Following a reference check, approval of the form and payment of the adoption fee, you will be able to take home your new pet.
Adoption Fees include:
• Dogs, six months and older: heartworm preventative, flea preventative, preventative worming and vaccinations. $150
• Puppies, under six months: preventative worming and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $200
• Cats, six months or older: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, spay/neuter. No fee
• Kittens, under six months: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $125
• Horse adoption fee vary between each animal. Each horse is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
Farm animal adoption fee varies between each animal. Each animal is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
It would be our privilege to help you find a puppy, dog, cat, kitten, horse, or other animal that suits your needs. Our knowledgeable hands-on staff is familiar with each of our rescue animals and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Looking for a cat-friendly dog, a laid back kitten or a horse with a lot of personality? We can help.
To start the process, visit our refuge – and if you haven’t yet seen it, you will be pleasantly surprised. You will be able to interact with the animals in a stress-free environment, unlike a traditional kennel.
Once you have found the perfect, new companion, we will assist you in completing an application. Following a reference check, approval of the form and payment of the adoption fee, you will be able to take home your new pet.
Adoption Fees include:
• Dogs, six months and older: heartworm preventative, flea preventative, preventative worming and vaccinations. $150
• Puppies, under six months: preventative worming and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $200
• Cats, six months or older: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, spay/neuter. No fee
• Kittens, under six months: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $125
• Horse adoption fee vary between each animal. Each horse is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
Farm animal adoption fee varies between each animal. Each animal is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
Go meet their pets
Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to come visit our facility and see our adoptable pets. We are located in Freeport, Florida and are open Tuesday through Sunday (Closed Mondays) from 11am to 4pm.
We would love for you to come visit and see if we have that perfect pet for you that will make your family complete!
Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to come visit our facility and see our adoptable pets. We are located in Freeport, Florida and are open Tuesday through Sunday (Closed Mondays) from 11am to 4pm.
We would love for you to come visit and see if we have that perfect pet for you that will make your family complete!
More about this shelter
Alaqua Animal Refuge was founded in 2007 by Walton County, Fla.-resident Laurie Hood when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 10,000 animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique shelter and adoption center, which serves as a true refuge for more than 500 animals at any given time.
As we grow and develop our facility and operations, we will adhere to our guiding purpose: To give neglected, lost and abandoned animals a chance at life.
Alaqua Animal Refuge was founded in 2007 by Walton County, Fla.-resident Laurie Hood when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 10,000 animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique shelter and adoption center, which serves as a true refuge for more than 500 animals at any given time.
As we grow and develop our facility and operations, we will adhere to our guiding purpose: To give neglected, lost and abandoned animals a chance at life.
