Possible theft of an animal
*MISSING!!!!* PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
2014-12-15
Zola’s original story:
Dennis, Aaron - Winter Park
Animal Cruelty, Felony
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hVcUdMVRthYkjc0RAq0Wo0JCET8qvPdhkZVUHx-CyQQ/edit?usp=sharing
*MISSING!!!!* PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
*MISSING!!!!* PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
2014-12-15
Zola went missing from her foster home, Jen's, house! We have taken all the proper steps to try and locate her. We have contacted the police, surrounding vet's offices and Animal Control. We have searched day and night where she went missing and have not had luck. WE are now turning to social media to help us locate Zola.
She went missing in Spring Hill off of Landover Blvd & Gondolier Rd. Zola is micro chipped and has scars on her left side. Her foster mom, Jen, said she had a pink collar, a Bat Man sweater and a blue leather leash attached to her when she went missing.
A REWARD is being offered for any information on ZOLA's whereabouts. December 15
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Abused dog recovering, getting ready for adoption now reported missing
Dec 20, 2014
Zola, the dog found covered in fleas on a urine-soaked floor in a Winter Park apartment in October, was reported missing, according to the rescue group getting her ready for adoption.
The foster mom who was taking care of the pit bull told the co-directors of Furever Friendz in Spring Hill, that Zola had gone missing after she failed to show up to a veterinarian's appointment on Dec. 9 Then the foster mom quickly stop communicating with them, said co-director Debra Sarver said.
"We are really truly blown away by what has happened," Sarver said. "We are sick about it."
The foster mom was a friend of co-director Michele Skolny, and also is a veterinarian technician. At first Zola was doing well, said Sarver. When Zola was found in Winter Park, she was barely more than fur and bones. When she went to Spring Hill, she was fuller but her ribs were still showing.
The most recent photo showed a healthy-looking dog. "She had gained her weight back." said Sarver. "She got along great with (the foster mom's) kids."
Skolny said she went to the foster home at the beginning of November, and it was the last time she actually saw the dog.
They had picked out someone to adopt her. Zola had a vet appointment on Dec. 9, but the foster mom didn't show up. Sarver and Skolny have gone to her house, but she's never there, Skolny said.
They have passed out fliers and have been in contact with Hernando County Animal Control. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office called it a civil manner and did not go file a report.
The foster mom could not be reached for comment.
Orange County Animal Services is aware that Zola is missing and has been in contact with Furever Friendz.
After receiving treatment from Orlando-area vets for about two weeks after she was found, Zola was transferred to Furever Friendz in mid-October. The agency was giving her specialized care until someone could adopt her.
Anyone with knowledge of Zola's whereabouts can call Skolny at 352-835-8292.
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