Save A Life Pet Rescue

The 2026 Puppy World Cup is officially underway, and two star players are still waiting to be drafted.

Meet FIFA and Messi Paws, our 12-16 week old Catahoula/Great Dane mixed breed siblings.

FIFA insists she's in charge of the entire tournament. Messi Paws disagrees and believes he was born a legend.
Neither has scored a goal, understands the rules, or can explain what "offside" means, but both are undefeated in the categories that really matter: stealing hearts, making people laugh, and turning ordinary days into adventures.

These two have spent their puppyhood training for the biggest match of all.
Finding a forever family.

FIFA approaches life like a Disney princess who accidentally befriends every creature she meets. She's curious, joyful, and convinced that every new person is about to become her best friend.

Messi Paws, on the other hand, has all the confidence of a world famous superstar trapped inside a growing puppy body. He struts through life as if cameras are following him, only to trip over his own feet and remember he's still a baby.
Together, they're a comedy duo worthy of their own animated movie.

They chase toys like championship trophies.
They celebrate finding a stick like they just won the World Cup.
They turn an empty room into a stadium and a backyard into an international sporting event.
The only thing missing from their highlight reel is a family of their own.

Every Friday, puppies hope someone walks through the door and says, "That's the one."

FIFA and Messi Paws are hoping this Friday is their turn.

They're ready for the road trips, the couch naps, the family photos, the bedtime routines, and all the wonderful little moments that turn a house into a home.

No sponsorship deals required.

Just two lovable future teammates looking for the families they were always meant to play for.

Could this be the Friday FIFA and Messi Paws finally get called up to their forever teams?

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $420
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

Hi. I'm Pickle Pants.
Before you ask, yes, that's my real name.

Apparently my tiny human foster looked at me, looked at a jar of pickles, looked at my fluffy fur covered legs and said, "Yep. That's Pickle Pants."

I'm a 12-14 week old Aussie mixed boy with a very important mission: learn absolutely everything about this giant, confusing, wonderful world.

So far I have discovered:
- Leaves can move for no reason.
- Sticks are free toys.
- Kids are the greatest invention in human history.
- Other dogs know important neighborhood secrets.
- My tail appears to be following me everywhere.

The world is honestly wild.

I love children because they understand important things like running for no reason, laughing at nothing, and stopping mid adventure to inspect a bug.

I love other dogs because they seem to have already read the instruction manual for being a dog, and I'm trying to take notes.

Every day is a brand new episode of "Pickle Pants Learns Stuff."

Today's lesson: The vacuum is not actually trying to eat the house.
Tomorrow's lesson: To be determined.

As an Aussie mix, I've got a smart little brain that's eager to work. I want to learn tricks, explore trails, go on adventures, play games, and figure out what all these human words mean. I'm looking for a family that wants a best friend, a sidekick, a road trip partner, and a full time comedy show all wrapped into one fuzzy package.

I'll likely be a medium sized guy when I'm grown up, somewhere around 40-60 pounds of handsome.

Right now, though, I'm just a baby with big dreams.
Dreams like finding my family Friday.

A family that won't laugh too hard when introducing me to guests.

"Everyone, this is Pickle Pants."
Actually, never mind.
I hope they laugh every single time.

Come meet me Friday and let's start our next adventure together. My forever family has to be out there somewhere, and I have so many things left to learn.

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $420
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

Eight adoption events.
Hundreds of people.

Countless hands reaching down to pet her, telling her she's sweet, telling her she's beautiful, telling her she's a good girl.

And then they leave.
Without her.

Meet Momma Libi.
For more than 30 days, this gentle soul has watched families come and go while she waits for someone to choose her. Not because she's difficult. Not because she's broken.

In fact, she's everything most families say they're looking for.
She's friendly.
Gentle.
Goofy.
The kind of dog who doesn't need much in life beyond a soft place to rest her head and someone to love. At 65 pounds, she firmly believes she's still a lap dog and would happily spend her days curled up beside you on the couch.

She's excellent with children, good with other dogs, crate trained, housebroken, and has the kind of grateful heart that only a rescue dog can have.
Yet somehow, week after week, she gets overlooked.

Momma Libi is also heartworm positive.
The good news? Her treatment is fully covered by the rescue. She won't bring that burden to her future family. What she needs isn't medical help.

She needs someone to see her.

Someone willing to look past the crowd of puppies and notice the adult dog quietly waiting in the corner, hoping this will finally be her turn.

This Friday, we're hoping her story changes.
We're hoping the next car door that opens is for her.
The next leash clipped to her collar leads her home.
The next family who stops to say hello becomes her forever family.

If you cannot adopt Momma Libi, would you consider donating $20 toward her care while she continues to wait? Every donation helps provide food, housing, veterinary care, and the comfort she deserves until her family finds her.
And if adoption isn't possible, please share her story.

Because somewhere out there is the person she's been waiting for through eight adoption events, thirty plus days, and countless goodbyes.

Maybe they just haven't seen her yet.

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $120
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

Save A Life Pet Rescue is celebrating 20 years of rescue, and we're looking for vendors to join us for this special milestone event!

Date: November 21, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Oviedo Mall

This community celebration will bring together animal lovers, adopters, supporters, families, and local businesses for a day filled with shopping, fundraising, rescue stories, adoptions and community connection.

We're seeking a variety of vendors, including:
- Handmade goods and artisans
- Pet related products and services
- Boutiques and specialty retailers
- Home décor and gifts
- Health, wellness, and beauty businesses
- Community organizations
- Food and beverage vendors
- Unique local businesses looking to connect with the community

By participating, you'll not only showcase your business to hundreds of attendees, but you'll also help support the lifesaving work of Save A Life Pet Rescue as we look toward the next 20 years of rescuing animals in need.

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Email [email protected] for vendor applications, pricing, and event details.

Know an amazing local business that loves giving back? Tag them in the comments and share this post! We're looking for passionate vendors who want to be part of a celebration that's making a difference for animals in our community.

Join us in celebrating two decades of second chances and help make the next 20 years possible.

Together, we can continue changing lives, one rescue at a time.

We had an Incredible adoption weekend!
Welcome our newest members to the SAL Family!

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

Happy Father's Day!
Ollie and his Daddy want to see your dog and Daddy photos!
Drop them in the comments!

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

Forget dating apps. Meet someone loyal for once.
Adoption Saturday is Here!
See you at Noon!

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $120-$420
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

*Adopted*
My name is Seven.
Today I sat and watched families walk by.
I watched tails wag, leashes clip on, and puppies leave for homes of their own.

I tried to be patient.

You see, I'm not the loudest puppy in the room. I'm the little one hanging back, quietly hoping someone notices me. While my siblings race to the front for attention, I wait and wonder if my family is still out there looking for me.

When the day ended and it was time to go, I wasn't adopted.

For a moment, my puppy heart felt a little heavy.
But my foster family says sometimes the best things take a little longer. They remind me that being the smallest and quietest doesn't make me less special.
It just means my person hasn't found me yet.

I'm Seven, a 12-14 week old Aussie/Cur mix girl (that's our best guess). I'll likely grow to around 40-50 pounds, and I'm full of gentle sweetness, puppy curiosity, and so much love to give.

So if you come to adoption day on Saturday and see a little puppy quietly watching the crowd, that might be me.

And maybe, just maybe, you'll be the family I've been waiting for all along.
My name is Seven.
Have you seen my family?

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $420
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E

It's Adoption Friday!
Today's special: One best friend, slightly used, fully refurbished, ready to love.
See you at 5pm!

Adoption Days & Times
Friday 5pm-7pm
Saturday Noon-2pm

Oviedo Mall
1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd
Oviedo FL 32765
Adoption Fee: $120-$500
Tax-Deductible
Age Appropriate Vaccines & Neutered

Text 407.952.1037 if you plan to attend an adoption event.
Once you text, you’ll receive all the details for the sign-in sheet, event information, and the digital contract.

Mall Pet Policy:
Personal pets are not permitted inside the mall.
Only service animals are allowed in accordance with applicable regulations.

Once a pet has been adopted, the adopter must exit the mall with their new pet.
(Do not use the food court entrance or exit)

Park at the Movie Theater Entrance
Paul Mitchell will be on your left as you enter the Mall. The store is located a bit further down on the left-hand side.
Look for Save A Life signage

🐾Adopt: www.savealifepetrescue.org/adopt
💜Donate: www.savealifepetrescue.org/donate
💲Cash App: $savealifepetrescue
💵 Zelle: 407.952.1858
💲Venmo: Savealifepetrescue (Charities)
🎁Amazon Food Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1PI6FTVFH4P7E