Polk County Animal Control enforces the County Animal Control ordinance and the state Dangerous Dog statute, and provides low-cost dog and cat adoption services. Polk County Animal Control also investigates bite cases and animal attacks; picks up sick or injured dogs and cats; quarantines animals; and educates the public about rabies vaccination and prevention.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
7115 de Castro Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Polk County Animal Control serves all cities within Polk County, and all areas of unincorporated Polk County.
Additional adoption info
Our adoption fees are as follows: Cats, kittens, and puppies [five months of age and under] = $40.00; Dogs [six months of age and older] = $70.00; Senior citizen discount [adopting person is aged 55 or older] = $25.00 for any pet.
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