Andres has already done more than most shelter dogs ever will. The Jacksonville shelter dog donated 200 milliliters of blood to help another dog suffering from severe anemia, and now he is hoping for a lifesaving family of his own.
Animal Care & Protective Services introduced Andres as its Dog of the Week in a Saturday update, identifying him by shelter number A1481185 and describing him as a life saver, according to the city's Facebook post. The donation, ACPS said, gave the other dog a fighting chance.
Andres Still Needs A Family
The blood donor is now looking for an adopter of his own. ACPS says Andres needs a family, turning a feel-good medical assist into a straightforward adoption pitch: Jacksonville has a hero dog waiting for his next chapter.
ACPS says it is Jacksonville's municipal animal shelter and cares for 6,000 to 8,000 animals each year, with nearly 500 pets waiting for adoption on any given day, according to the city's shelter page. Andres' donation is a small but unusually literal example of the agency's lifesaving mission—and a reminder that the next rescue may begin with an adoption.
Where Jacksonville Adopters Can Meet Him
The ACPS adoption center is open every day from noon to 7 p.m., though holiday hours can differ, per Jacksonville's official hours page. Prospective adopters can mention Andres' identification number, A1481185, when asking staff about the newly spotlighted dog.
