Polk County Animal Control in Winter Haven, Florida
About Polk County Animal Control
Polk County Animal Control is an animal control in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Crossed Paws Pet Rescue, about 4.9 mi away.
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28.01194, -81.84285
What Polk County Animal Control does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Crossed Paws Pet Rescue2720 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FLAnimal rescue4.9 mi
- Patrick The Honeybee Rescuer1532 Country Ridge Dr, Lakeland, FLAnimal rescue5.1 mi
- Crossed Paws Pet Rescue2720 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FLAnimal rescue5.5 mi
- SPCA Florida5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FLSPCA7.9 mi
- SPCA Florida Adoption Center5850 Brannen Rd S, Lakeland, FLSPCA7.9 mi
- Spca Adoption1539 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FLSPCA8.4 mi
- Humane Society of Polk County3195 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FLHumane society10.0 mi
- Hope Equine Rescue3805 High St, Winter Haven, FLAnimal rescue11 mi
- Heartland Large Animal Services8750 Shreck Rd, Bartow, FLAnimal control12 mi
- Grune Heidi Farm Rescue4713 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FLAnimal rescue12 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Polk County Animal Control located?
Polk County Animal Control is at 7115 De Castro Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880 in Polk County.
What are the hours of Polk County Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (863) 577-1762 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Polk County Animal Control?
Start on polksheriff.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Polk County Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.