We are delighted to introduce Shango and Charlie Difolco as our July 2025 Patients of the Month! Below, you will find some photos and a bio about these handsome gentlemen, written by their amazing humans: 
 

"Charlie and Shango are brothers from another mother who, despite the size difference, somehow enjoy each other’s company and will even occasionally snuggle with each other. Charlie is the 17-year-old Daschund boss of the house. He barks when he is ready to eat, snuggle next to his Human, come inside the house, or go outside with the rest of his pack. He loves to snuggle under blankets, go for car rides, nap, eat snacks, have his stuffies nearby, and snuggle next to his mom. In fact, his favorite thing is just that: his mom. He loves to go for long walks mostly by riding in his stroller with occasional breaks to get out sniff and do his business. Despite his advanced age he still has his moments of puppy-ness, most notably while on family walks and he sees another human who he hopes has treats available.
Shango, a true Conch, who was born and raised in the Keys, is our 8-year-old
Rhodesian Ridgeback baby. He is the biggest, sweetest couch potato who always knows when it is Human race day. He has participated in over ninety-five 5K races in Key West and shows his excitement by barking before the gun goes off and jumping a few feet in the air. Other than enjoying running with his humans he enjoys sleeping on the couch or bed, and sunbathing by the pool. When you go to rub him, he likes to lean into you and with his 105 pounds, if you aren’t careful, will knock you over when you are giving him rubs."

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Congratulations to Shango and Charlie on being chosen as the Keys Animal Care Center July 2025 Patients of the Month, and thank you to the DiFolco family for allowing us to care for these two handsome pups!

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