Lakeland Area Pets Who Need A Home: Dogs, Cats, More

Lakeland FL

03 August, 2021

10:24 AM

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Looking to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization. Many shelters in Lakeland and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in their forever home. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Lakeland area — are still waiting for their forever homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet BOBBY, an American Bulldog mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected]. BOBBY Name: BOBBY Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix Learn more JAKE Name: JAKE Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix Learn more ELLA Name: ELLA Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more ALICE Name: ALICE Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more CALI Name: CALI Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more TORI Name: TORI Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Learn more JACKSON Name: JACKSON Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more A1064060 Name: A1064060 Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more A1066610 Name: A1066610 Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more PARKER Name: PARKER Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Learn more PRECIOUS Name: PRECIOUS Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Learn more NECTOR Name: NECTOR Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more NOLE Name: NOLE Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Bulldog Learn more OSCAR Name: OSCAR Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more ALEX Name: ALEX Species: Cat Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Birdie Name: Birdie Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Hound Description: "Birdie is a young and energetic hound mix, she would do best in a home with a fenced in yard...." Learn more Weezy Name: Weezy Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Whippet Mix Learn more Sunny Name: Sunny Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Learn more Russ Name: Russ Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle Learn more Teddy Name: Teddy Species: Cat Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Siamese Himalayan Mix Good With: Cats Description: "Sweet and beautiful. This boy ended up outside for two years and survived on the kindness of others. He is..." Learn more Pebbles Name: Pebbles Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua Learn more Sweet Pea Name: Sweet Pea Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua Learn more Sid Name: Sid Species: Dog Location: Raining Cats And Dogs Shelter And Sanctuary Inc, 2708 E State Road 60, Plant City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier Description: "Will be available after neuter mid-August" Learn more Raven Name: Raven Species: Dog Location: Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue, Seffner, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Rottweiler Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "She is 3 years old, 70 lbs, very people friendly, medium to high energy level. Seems to be fine with..." Learn more Penny Name: Penny Species: Dog Location: Second Chance Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 1233, Thonotosassa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Good With: Cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Full of SweetnessHow can such a loving, happy, affectionate,..." Learn more Fiona Name: Fiona Species: Cat Location: P Dot Aw Dot S Of Hillsborough County, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Shorthair Description: "Look at those beautiful eyes!  Meet Fiona, she is 10 1/2 years old and is in need of a forever..." Learn more Harlow Name: Harlow Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Harper and Harlow are bonded sisters. They love to play with each other and snuggle together. They need to go..." Learn more Harper Name: Harper Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Description: "Harper and Harlow are bonded sisters. They love to play with each other and snuggle together. They need to go..." Learn more Smudge Name: Smudge Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "What a character this guy is! Smudge will quickly become the household favorite (most likely over spouses and children even!)...." Learn more Cocoa (bonded with Maple) Name: Cocoa (bonded with Maple) Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Maple (bonded with Cocoa) Name: Maple (bonded with Cocoa) Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Grape Name: Grape Species: Cat Location: United Paws Rescue Inc, Not an exact address, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Calico Good With: Cats Description: "Grape, 6 months old Grape, this cutie has a little heart on her forehead! She likes to chill in your..." Learn more Pinky Name: Pinky Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "Meet Pinky! This handsome little guy joined our ALDR family with his 5 siblings after they were found as strays..." Learn more Osito Name: Osito Species: Dog Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Shih Tzu Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "ADOPT ME! This sweet old man came to us a back in March after he was surrendered to a local..." Learn more Tippy Name: Tippy Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Meet Tippy! This adorable little lady joined our ALDR family with her 5 siblings after they were found as strays..." Learn more Sif Name: Sif Species: Dog Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Shepherd Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Back in June mama Roxy surprised us all when we found out she was pregnant and a few days later..." Learn more Pamina (new) Name: Pamina (new) Species: Cat Location: Cat Crusaders, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "All Cat Crusaders cats are spayed/neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, have received a minimum of initial FVRCP and other age appropriate..." Learn more Nala (4505) Name: Nala (4505) Species: Cat Location: Cat Crusaders, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Calico Description: "All Cat Crusaders cats are spayed/neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, have received a minimum of initial FVRCP and other age appropriate..." Learn more Saffron Name: Saffron Species: Cat Location: Cat Crusaders, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "All Cat Crusaders cats are spayed/neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, have received a minimum of initial FVRCP and other age appropriate..." Learn more TWILIGHT Name: TWILIGHT Species: Dog Location: Animal Welfare And Rescue, Dade City, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Retriever Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "We have 4 pups who are looking for their homes. . They were dumped off at a Kill shelter in..." Learn more Lief Name: Lief Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet kitten looking for forever home. As a non-profit,..." Learn more Lavendar Name: Lavendar Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet kitten looking for forever home. As a non-profit,..." Learn more Rocky Name: Rocky Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Rebecca ([email protected]) for more information about this..." Learn more Lilac Name: Lilac Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet kitten looking for forever home. As a non-profit,..." Learn more Hela Name: Hela Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hela is a very happy and fun kitten. She..." Learn more Lantana Name: Lantana Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet kitten looking for forever home. As a non-profit,..." Learn more Loki Name: Loki Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.An energetic young male who loves to snuggle and..." Learn more