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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 Jimmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jimmy

American Shorthair

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

Calico

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

American Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Joy's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Candy Corn's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy Corn

American Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gelato's adoption status with email updates.
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Gelato

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lainey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lainey

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.

Husky Life Rescue

3131 Indian Ridge Pl,
Lakeland, FL 33810

Linus & Friends- FL

13575 58th St N, STE 200,
Clearwater, FL 33760

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpernickel's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpernickel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sebastian's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Sebastian

Shiba Inu

Male, Senior
Plant City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Flower's adoption status with email updates.
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Flower

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ainsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Ainsley

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RANGER's adoption status with email updates.
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RANGER

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Orlando, FL

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