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Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc.

Animal rescue in Lakeland, FL

We are Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit dog and cat rescue. Formerly Forgotten Tails Rescue. Our Lakeland location has split from the Spring Hill group to provide our geographical area with better service.
Our mission remains the same...to rescue cats and dogs who need our help medically and to find them permanent homes.

Contact Jennifer Rader
Address
Lakeland, FL 33809
Donation Cash App $SavingPawsRescue Venmo @savingpawsrescueflorida Zelle 863-258-8512 PayPal @savingpawsrescuefl
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Adoptable pets at Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Azure's adoption status with email updates.
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Azure

Siamese

Female, 2 yrs
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Bruno

American Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Diesel's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Diesel

American Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Diva's adoption status with email updates.
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Diva

Calico

Female, 5 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kemet's adoption status with email updates.
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Kemet

American Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Robyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Robyn

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pawlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pawlie

Polydactyl/Hemingway

Female, 2 yrs
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Parmesan's adoption status with email updates.
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Parmesan

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Lakeland, FL

Rescue FAQs

Polk County, Florida
We are more than happy to adopt to applicants in any county within the State of Florida.

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We approve or deny adoptions based on various factors, such as the yard being fenced in, or how many kids or large dogs they have. We also prefer adopting to applicants aged 21 or older.

Adoption application

https://savingpawsrescueoffl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cat-Adoption-Application-03122022.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc.

High Alert Institute

4800 Ben Hill Trail,
Lake Wales, FL 33898

SPCA Suncoast West Pasco

7734 Congress St.,
New Port Richey, FL 34653

Misfit Animal Rescue

Groveland, FL 34736

We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Bonded Pair
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Callie

Manx

Female, Kitten
tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GUMBY's adoption status with email updates.
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GUMBY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Orlando, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 mos
Lutz, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Safety Harbor, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sage's adoption status with email updates.
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Sage

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Safety Harbor, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Frodo's adoption status with email updates.
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Frodo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Lakeland, FL

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