“She’s incredibly smart,” Smith shared, demonstrating Pumpernickel’s ability to sit, lie down, and even offer her paw—all in exchange for a few treats and some praise. “Just a few sessions and she caught on fast.”

Clay County Animal Services is teaming up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and the Petfinder Foundation this holiday season to help long-term shelter dogs in Clay County find their forever homes.

The shelter at Clay County Animal Services is full and to help find forever homes for these adoptable dogs, Clay County is offering free adoptions through Saturday, July 9, for all dogs over 6 months old.