Ladybug arrived at the shelter as a stray on 1/23/26. At first, Ladybug was unsure about shelter life (who wouldn’ t be?), but with time and support she’s been showing her gentle side. Staff and volunteers describe her as shy, curious, and thoughtful, especially when she’s given space and allowed to move at her own pace. She appreciates slow movements, kind voices, and the chance to say “hello” on her own terms. Patience and a soft approach go a long way for her while she is working on gaining confidence.
In playgroup, Ladybug starts off a little cautious but often warms up, greeting other dogs and enjoying short, polite interactions. She has a soft, sweet presence in the yard and does best when things stay calm and manageable.
Ladybug would thrive in a quiet, low-key home with a patient, experienced foster or adopter who can help her continue building confidence. A home without other animals would give her the peaceful space she needs to decompress and blossom.With love, consistency, and understanding, this little lady is ready to show just how special she is.
Meet Ladybug!
Ladybug arrived at the shelter as a stray on 1/23/26. At first, Ladybug was unsure about shelter life (who wouldn’ t be?), but with time and support she’s been showing her gentle side. Staff and volunteers describe her as shy, curious, and thoughtful, especially when she’s given space and allowed to move at her own pace. She appreciates slow movements, kind voices, and the chance to say “hello” on her own terms. Patience and a soft approach go a long way for her while she is working on gaining confidence.
In playgroup, Ladybug starts off a little cautious but often warms up, greeting other dogs and enjoying short, polite interactions. She has a soft, sweet presence in the yard and does best when things stay calm and manageable.
Ladybug would thrive in a quiet, low-key home with a patient, experienced foster or adopter who can help her continue building confidence. A home without other animals would give her the peaceful space she needs to decompress and blossom.With love, consistency, and understanding, this little lady is ready to show just how special she is.
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.
Go meet their pets
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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