Talia recently took a Snout & About trip to Baseline Trailhead, and let’s just say… this girl was READY. The moment she stepped out of her kennel, all that pent-up energy came bursting out in the form of leash-grabbing, happy vocalizations, and zoomies in the yard. Potty break? Maybe later. First, we run. She’s an affectionate, people-loving dog who immediately melted into her handlers—rubbing along their legs, chatting away, and making sure everyone knew she was thrilled to be included.
Loading into the car? She was all enthusiasm and slightly less coordination, needing a moment to get her back end on board—but her eagerness made up for any lack of grace.
On the trail, Talia was a social butterfly. Bikes, strollers, skateboards, passing hikers—she handled it all beautifully. When people chose to say hello, she greeted them with soft, friendly energy and happily soaked up the attention. She truly enjoys being part of the action.
Now, let’s talk about her muscles. Talia is STRONG. She pulls extremely hard on leash and absolutely powers forward when she’s excited. She’s not trying to be difficult—she’s just enthusiastic and athletic and hasn’t quite mastered the art of “strolling.” She will need continued leash training and a physically strong, confident handler who can safely manage her strength while helping her learn better walking manners. If you’ve been thinking about canceling your gym membership… Talia may have other plans.
Other dogs are very exciting for her and Talia has had some negative interactions with dogs in the past. While she stayed quiet on the trail, she became intensely focused when passing them and wasn’t interested in treats in those moments. Though she has lived with dogs previously, we think it may be better if she`s an only-pup moving forward. She’ll need continued support and management around canine distractions.
The best part? After her initial excitement, she settled into the rhythm of the walk and truly enjoyed the adventure—especially when given a little extra freedom on a long line in quiet areas. She’s a dog who thrives when she has space to move and a person to share it with.
Talia is affectionate, adventurous, and full of life. She’s looking for an active home that understands she’s a strong, high-energy girl who will need guidance, consistency, and someone sturdy at the other end of the leash. In return, she’ll give
Meet Talia – Your Adventure Buddy in the Making!
Talia recently took a Snout & About trip to Baseline Trailhead, and let’s just say… this girl was READY. The moment she stepped out of her kennel, all that pent-up energy came bursting out in the form of leash-grabbing, happy vocalizations, and zoomies in the yard. Potty break? Maybe later. First, we run. She’s an affectionate, people-loving dog who immediately melted into her handlers—rubbing along their legs, chatting away, and making sure everyone knew she was thrilled to be included.
Loading into the car? She was all enthusiasm and slightly less coordination, needing a moment to get her back end on board—but her eagerness made up for any lack of grace.
On the trail, Talia was a social butterfly. Bikes, strollers, skateboards, passing hikers—she handled it all beautifully. When people chose to say hello, she greeted them with soft, friendly energy and happily soaked up the attention. She truly enjoys being part of the action.
Now, let’s talk about her muscles. Talia is STRONG. She pulls extremely hard on leash and absolutely powers forward when she’s excited. She’s not trying to be difficult—she’s just enthusiastic and athletic and hasn’t quite mastered the art of “strolling.” She will need continued leash training and a physically strong, confident handler who can safely manage her strength while helping her learn better walking manners. If you’ve been thinking about canceling your gym membership… Talia may have other plans.
Other dogs are very exciting for her and Talia has had some negative interactions with dogs in the past. While she stayed quiet on the trail, she became intensely focused when passing them and wasn’t interested in treats in those moments. Though she has lived with dogs previously, we think it may be better if she`s an only-pup moving forward. She’ll need continued support and management around canine distractions.
The best part? After her initial excitement, she settled into the rhythm of the walk and truly enjoyed the adventure—especially when given a little extra freedom on a long line in quiet areas. She’s a dog who thrives when she has space to move and a person to share it with.
Talia is affectionate, adventurous, and full of life. She’s looking for an active home that understands she’s a strong, high-energy girl who will need guidance, consistency, and someone sturdy at the other end of the leash. In return, she’ll give
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
Our adoption fees are only $50.
We occasionally have reduced adoption fees- check our MCAS Facebook page to see if we have a current special.
If you find an animal you'd like to adopt, come right in, there are no appointments necessary.
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If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
If you see a pet that you like on this site, hurry in before someone else beats you to it! (No need to email us first.)
You are invited to meet our pets anytime during our business hours. We also have cats available at the Ocala Petsense (East Silver Springs Blvd) store everyday. We regularly have adoption events which we advertise on our Facebook page.
More about this shelter
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
Marion County Animal Services is the largest animal shelter in our county. Operating as a no-kill shelter, our kennels are almost always full. We provide adoption, fostering opportunities, work with rescues, accept volunteers and provide the training for veterinary assisting students. In addition, we run the Neuter Commuter and provide all animal control services in Marion County.
Due to the sheer volume of animals in our care, we need lots of help from our community in our effort to adopt out more and save more!
We don't only accept the ideal animals into our shelter. We can offer you quite the array of animal breeds and personalites! Keep an open mind when visiting our shelter- you may find that your perfect match is not at all what you set out to find.
We're here to help you as well as our homeless and lovable animals.
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We'll also keep you updated on MATILDA's adoption status with email updates.
