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Polk County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Winter Haven, FL

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.

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7115 de Castro Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880
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7115 de Castro Road

Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Adoptable pets at Polk County Animal Control

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A1216902

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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A1216090

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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A1216089

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Winter Haven, FL
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A1216380

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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CHARISMA

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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COCO

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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WHISKY

Husky

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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TEDDY

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 11 mos
Winter Haven, FL

Shelter FAQs

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.

Adoption application

https://www.polksheriff.org/animal-services

Pets at shelters & rescues near Polk County Animal Control

Humane Society of Polk County

3195 Dundee Road,
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Mercy Full Project

901 N Fremont Ave,
Tampa, FL 33606

Buddies for Life, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32853

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Jeff

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Land O Lakes, FL
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Angie

American Shorthair

Female, Young
St. Cloud, FL
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Hazel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Orlando, FL
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Zeebee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Ruskin, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ava's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, Adult
Lorida, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Michael's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael

Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Young
Valrico, FL

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