Cairo is the kind of dog who fills a home with warmth the moment he walks in. He’s extraordinarily friendly, sweet, and loving—soft-hearted, gentle, and mild-mannered in the most endearing way. He soaks up affection like a sponge and carries a playful curiosity that makes him interested in everything around him. At home, he’s a wonderfully well-behaved gentleman who follows the rules and genuinely wants to do everything right. He doesn’t run or play wildly indoors, never knocks things over, and has never chewed or destroyed anything. He’d absolutely love to sleep in your bed and will turn into the best cuddler if allowed, but he’s respectful if he isn’t, and he never gets on furniture without an invitation. If his food is sitting unattended on the kitchen counter, he may try to sneak a little sample—but it’s far from a habit.
Cairo allows all handling with ease and has a gentle, cooperative nature. When he gets overly excited during play, he might occasionally jump up, but it’s always out of joy, never roughness. He communicates quietly and sweetly—more with soft looks and closeness than with sound, because barking simply isn’t his thing. So far, no fears have shown up; he approaches the world with trust. He loves car rides, would happily be your co-pilot in the passenger seat if he could, and comfortably accepts riding in the backseat. He enjoys playing in the yard, especially if another dog is with him, and kind of likes water—sometimes even dipping his nose below the surface for fun.
With other dogs, Cairo is fantastic. He’s more on the submissive side but can assert himself appropriately if another dog gets pushy. He isn’t food-, toy-, or space-possessive, making him an easy and respectful companion. He’s shown no issues in the yard, walks well on leash (though not perfectly yet), and rides calmly in the car. He’s fully housebroken and usually takes care of his morning potty business right away.
He treats gently and has excellent food manners. You can pet him while he eats, touch his bowl, or take food or chews away without any problems at all. He absolutely adored his treat ball and will happily run around the yard with a canine friend, enjoying life in that gentle, joyful Cairo way. Overall, Cairo is a loving, polite, sweet-natured companion who brings both calm and joy wherever he goes. He’s a dog who wants to connect, to cuddle, to explore, and to make his humans happy—an all-around wonderful boy ready to brighten so
Cairo is the kind of dog who fills a home with warmth the moment he walks in. He’s extraordinarily friendly, sweet, and loving—soft-hearted, gentle, and mild-mannered in the most endearing way. He soaks up affection like a sponge and carries a playful curiosity that makes him interested in everything around him. At home, he’s a wonderfully well-behaved gentleman who follows the rules and genuinely wants to do everything right. He doesn’t run or play wildly indoors, never knocks things over, and has never chewed or destroyed anything. He’d absolutely love to sleep in your bed and will turn into the best cuddler if allowed, but he’s respectful if he isn’t, and he never gets on furniture without an invitation. If his food is sitting unattended on the kitchen counter, he may try to sneak a little sample—but it’s far from a habit.
Cairo allows all handling with ease and has a gentle, cooperative nature. When he gets overly excited during play, he might occasionally jump up, but it’s always out of joy, never roughness. He communicates quietly and sweetly—more with soft looks and closeness than with sound, because barking simply isn’t his thing. So far, no fears have shown up; he approaches the world with trust. He loves car rides, would happily be your co-pilot in the passenger seat if he could, and comfortably accepts riding in the backseat. He enjoys playing in the yard, especially if another dog is with him, and kind of likes water—sometimes even dipping his nose below the surface for fun.
With other dogs, Cairo is fantastic. He’s more on the submissive side but can assert himself appropriately if another dog gets pushy. He isn’t food-, toy-, or space-possessive, making him an easy and respectful companion. He’s shown no issues in the yard, walks well on leash (though not perfectly yet), and rides calmly in the car. He’s fully housebroken and usually takes care of his morning potty business right away.
He treats gently and has excellent food manners. You can pet him while he eats, touch his bowl, or take food or chews away without any problems at all. He absolutely adored his treat ball and will happily run around the yard with a canine friend, enjoying life in that gentle, joyful Cairo way. Overall, Cairo is a loving, polite, sweet-natured companion who brings both calm and joy wherever he goes. He’s a dog who wants to connect, to cuddle, to explore, and to make his humans happy—an all-around wonderful boy ready to brighten so
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 MARTIN's adoption status with email updates.
