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Humane Society of Polk County

Animal shelter in Winter Haven, FL

The Humane Society of Polk County is a non-profit organization funded solely by public donations. The Humane Society is the first no-kill animal shelter in Polk County! The society is a community service dedicated to prevent animal suffering. We care for unwanted, abused and abandoned animals and provide many other animal related services.

The organization was chartered in 1972 and the shelter was built in 1980. Our shelter is currently located in Winter Haven on Dundee Road. The shelter usually has twenty five dogs and thirty five cats in residence. Each year our number of animals fluctuates our last fiscal year over two thousand animals were taken in. All accepted animals are spayed or neutered, provided with shots, heart worm tested or feline leuk tested, de-wormed, micro-chipped, provided a physical exam by a local veterinarian and given comfortable shelter, food and water. These animals are given a great deal of TLC by a caring staff. Occasionally wildlife is accepted, but in general we try to turn these over to other agencies better equipped to handle them. Abused horses are also cared for on the premises.

Every day in the United States, more than 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. When this number is compared to the 10,000 human births each day, it’s clear that there can never be enough homes for all these pets. Educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, from school children to adult groups, is one of our organization’s prime objectives. Educational programs are available upon request. We offer a low cost spay/neuter program at our shelter to provide our community a reasonable solution to the senseless slaughter of innocent animals.

At the Humane Society each animal will be observed and evaluated before going up for adoption. Health and temperament are closely evaluated by our vet and temperament specialist. We view euthanasia with mixed emotions. That animals must be killed is a difficult burden to bear; but diseased, frightened or injured animals trying to survive in a hostile community are infinitely worse. The Humane Society is the first “No- Kill” Animal Rescue Shelter in Polk County. Our desire is to make our community a “no kill” community, one in which we kill the crisis, not the animal.

Contact Lisa Baker
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3195 Dundee Road
Winter Haven, FL 33884
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3195 Dundee Road

Winter Haven, FL 33884

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Polk County

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Louie's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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Kookie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kimi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimi

Domestic Shorthair

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

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Prince's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince

Chihuahua/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jalissa's adoption status with email updates.
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Jalissa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Winter Haven, FL

Shelter FAQs

The Humane Society of Polk County is a non-profit organization funded solely by public donations. The Humane Society is Polk County is the first no-kill animal shelter in the county! The society is a community service dedicated to prevent animal suffering. We care for unwanted, abused and abandoned animals and provide many other animal related services for all of Polk County, FL.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Stop by our adoption center to find your new best friend. Once you find a dog or cat that tugs at your heart, you can visit and see if there is a love connection.

Meet with a Counselor Our well-informed staff will fill you in on the pet's story and answer any questions you may have. These questions will help ensure that your new pet will be a great fit for your family.

Complete the Adoption After you find the dog or cat that best fits your home, you will fill out an adoption contract and receive the pet adoption kit and records.

Adoption Fees The regular adoption fee for a cat or dog is $100.
Seniors for Seniors(60+), adoption fee for any adult dog or cat 5 years or older is $65. The fee to adopt multiple pets (two adult pets at one time) is $155.
To make your adoption speedy, please bring the following items with you to the Humane Society:

Picture ID with your current address
Your landlord's telephone number, if you're a renter
Proper form of payment (cash or check).
All adoptions include spay / neuter with physical exam, 1st set of shots (including rabies shot if age appropriate), collar, tag, leash / carrier, de-worming, feline leukemia / AIDS test, microchip implant with registration.

Saturdays are our busiest adoption day, so we ask for your patience. You may have to wait 15-30 minutes to visit with a furry friend.

Adoption application

https://www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Polk County

RVR Horse Rescue

12611 Hayes Clan Road,
Riverview, FL 33511

SPAY & NEUTER NATION, INC

Fern Park, FL 32730

Mercy Full Project

901 N Fremont Ave,
Tampa, FL 33606

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Orlando, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Clifford's adoption status with email updates.
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Clifford

Great Dane

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Riverview, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Grace's adoption status with email updates.
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Grace

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
St Cloud, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Harper's adoption status with email updates.
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Harper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Winter Haven, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hector's adoption status with email updates.
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Hector

New Zealand

Male, Young
Orlando, FL

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