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Athena

Senior
Female
Medium

American Bulldog

About Athena

Ocala, FL

Breed

American BulldogMix

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Black, White / Cream

Behavior

Athena’s Compatibility

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Athena's Story

Athena has the grace and wisdom of a mature dog but is lively enough to run after a tennis ball...only problem is, sometimes she doesn't want to bring it back! She is smart, very attentive, treat motivated (but takes them gently), and even knows tricks like paw and speak. On her special trips to Wendy's she rides well in the car sitting in the back seat like a lady. Volunteers take Athena on weekly trail walks and she has met horses, other walkers, and plenty of bicyclists - she met all with calm interest. She was curious about the horses but wanted to keep her distance. However, she did crouch and back away from a boisterous little boy who approached her too quickly, so we probably would not recommended her for small children. She loves to sniff! She loves to give kisses!

How To Adopt

Athena was listed as Adoptable by Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL)

How can I adopt Athena?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL). They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Athena is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) for details on the pet.

When can I meet Athena?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Athena, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL), and they'll be happy to help!

Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL)'s Adoption Policy

Have you found a pet that you like on our adoption page and now you are wondering how to adopt from VOCAL? Every Wednesday and Saturday we have open adoption hours from 10 am – 2 pm at our facility. Our trained adoption counselors are available to meet with you and help you meet your new best friend. Want to get a head start? You can submit an application online to get the ball rolling! The application requires no commitment from you, if you decide later on the animal is not the right fit. The application simply allows us to start the process with you. While we do have set adoption hours on Wednesday and Saturday, we can also schedule adoption meet and greets by appointment to accommodate your schedule. As an organization founded by animal advocates, we truly see the animals in our care as family members. With this in mind, consider for a moment the thought processes you would go through if you were re-homing one of your beloved pets. You probably just thought of several questions you would want answered (for both the pet and the future owners sake) and considered a few steps you would take to ensure it was a great match! We believe you would expect any organization handling the adoptions of dogs and cats to have a process that is both thorough yet as expedient as possible. Below we have outlined what you can expect from our adoption process. WEEKLY WALK-IN ADOPTION HOURS WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS 10 AM - 2 PM STEP 1 Adoption Counselors receive and review the applications. STEP 2 Adoption Counselors discuss details of the application with the applicant and answer any questions the applicant may have. STEP 3 If the applicant and the Adoption Counselor agree that the animal and their home sound like it could be a potential match, a meet and greet is conducted or scheduled. STEP 4 If the pet and the applicant seem to be the perfect match, the animal has found its new home and the adoption is complete!

Our Mission

VOCAL is not your typical animal welfare organization. Made up of our board, staff, and volunteers, VOCAL was founded by passionate animal advocates who wanted to bring an end to the homeless pet problem in our community. This means working with the community and other organizations to help Marion County, FL become a No-Kil...