Orange County Animal Services Barktoberfest Returns To Lake Eola On Sunday November 20

Orange County Animal Services are celebrating its ninth annual Barktoberfest event this Sunday, November 20, at Lake Eola from noon to 4 pm.

Barktoberfest is the shelter’s rescue appreciation event that serves to celebrate the partnership between OCAS and the rescue community.

Animal Services currently works with more than 80 rescue groups across the state that aid in the recovery and adoption of homeless animals, and nearly two dozen local rescue groups will attend the event, including Pet Rescue by Judy, Husky Haven of Florida, Florida Boxer Rescue, and Scottish Terrier Rescue of Florida, among many others.

Dozens of available animals will be onsite, in the care of the shelter’s rescue groups. This includes puppies, adult dogs, specific breeds and mixed breeds. With a wide variety of options, there will be a pet for each interested adopter available!

Together, OCAS and the rescue groups took in 1,528 pets in the past fiscal year of 2022.

These amazing rescue groups often take in pets with moderate to severe medical and behavior issues, that otherwise would be overlooked or not suitable for adoption. without their help there are so many deserving animals that would otherwise not have an opportunity to thrive and to find happiness.

Barktoberfest will feature local pet-related businesses and groups, plus food trucks, and the Orange County Animal Services Mobile Clinic, will be offering free onsite rabies vaccines and microchipping to pets attending with their families.

We have always had an amazing turnout at this event, and we know this year will be no different. OCAS works closely with more than 100 rescue groups throughout Florida, and together they took in 1,528 pets in the past fiscal year of 2022. These amazing rescue groups often take in pets with moderate to severe medical and behavior issues, that otherwise would be overlooked or not suitable for adoption.

We at OCAS are eternally grateful to all our rescue partners; without their help there are so many deserving