ORLANDO, Fla. — A foster-based rescue network serving Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties now has its own facility.

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Here are five things to know about Happy Trails:  

1. Happy Trails started as a foster-based rescue network in 2013.
   
   
2. Happy Trails expanded and opened their own resource community center in May.
   
   
3. Their most recent adventure is a pilot service-dog program, in which they transform qualified rescue dogs into service dogs.
   
   
4. Happy Trails offers a number of resources at no cost: pet food pantry, obedience classes, grooming, educational events, etc.
   
   
5. Happy Trails will have an art gala to support the rescue and community resource center on November 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1720 N Goldenrod Road Unit 8, Orlando, FL 32807. There will be food, entertainment and the art sold will benefit the rescue.

For more information, check out Happy Trails online:

• happytrailsanimalrescue.com
• facebook.com/HappyTrailsAnimalRescueFL