Adopt A Pet From Lakeland Area Shelters: See The Latest Dogs, Cats & More

Lakeland FL

05 January, 2021

10:10 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 pet from a local shelter. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many shelters in and around Lakeland are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Florida — and many are located within driving distance. In the search for your new companion, consider starting at a local adoption center like Spca Florida, where Butter Lettuce the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Bristol, a Pit Bull Terrier mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process. Bristol Name: Bristol Species: Dog Location: Polk County Bully Project, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Terrier Mix Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Sweet little Bristol is quiet and loving. She smiles feom ear to ear." Learn more Parker Name: Parker Species: Dog Location: Southwest Great Dane Rescue, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Mastiff Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "We would like to introduce everyone to Parker. He is 18 months old and a 115# Mastiff. He came in..." Learn more Romulus and Minerva Name: Romulus and Minerva Species: Dog Location: Southwest Great Dane Rescue, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Great Dane Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Romulus and Minerva are a bonded pair of breeder dogs that were used up and thrown away by the breeder...." Learn more Bear Bear Name: Bear Bear Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Bear Bear was admitted to SPCA Florida with her kitten Lil One. She's an affectionate, shy young lady who loves..." Learn more Butter Lettuce Name: Butter Lettuce Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "This little guy might need a little time to get to know his human but he is active, playful and..." Learn more Emma Name: Emma Species: Dog Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Description: "Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a 9 year old Lab/husky mix who is so excited to finally find my..." Learn more Blue Name: Blue Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Godiva Name: Godiva Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix Description: "Godiva is a sociable, affectionate young lady. She likes playing with feather toys and watching birds from a sunny window...." Learn more Pepper #2 Name: Pepper #2 Species: Dog Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Terrier Mix Learn more Luna Name: Luna Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Carol Name: Carol Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Carol is a petite sweetheart. She loves people and is friendly toward other cats. She likes to play with feather..." Learn more Kitty Name: Kitty Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Rosie Posie Name: Rosie Posie Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Rosie Posie is shy but affectionate when she gets to know you. She likes cardboard boxes, feather toys, roller balls..." Learn more Samantha Name: Samantha Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Samantha Is a bit shy, but very affectionate when approached slowly. She's a kitten-size petite young lady who loves to..." Learn more Raspberry Name: Raspberry Species: Cat Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Learn more Morticia Name: Morticia Species: Dog Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Black Mouth Cur Mixed Breed Mix Learn more Maggie Name: Maggie Species: Dog Location: Spca Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix Learn more DARLA Name: DARLA Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Rat Terrier Mixed Breed Mix Learn more GATOR Name: GATOR Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix Learn more JEFFERSON Name: JEFFERSON Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog Mastiff Mix Learn more OREO Name: OREO Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix Description: "STILL NEEDS TO BE SPAYED/NEUTERED 12/24/20" Learn more BLACKIE Name: BLACKIE 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 BOOMER Name: BOOMER Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky Mixed Breed Mix Learn more ROGUE Name: ROGUE Species: Dog Location: Polk County Animal Control, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, American Bulldog Mixed Breed Mix Description: "STILL NEEDS Vet Exam 12/24/20" Learn more Winnie Name: Winnie Species: Dog Location: Humane Society Of Polk County, 3195 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Whippet Description: "Winnie is a brown and black female Whippet mix. She is approximately 2 years, 1 month old and has been..." Learn more Panther Name: Panther Species: Cat Location: Humane Society Of Polk County, 3195 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Panther is a black male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 4 years old and has been neutered. Panther is..." Learn more Confetti Name: Confetti Species: Dog Location: Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue, Seffner, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Rottweiler Description: "This a little shy baby girl, and a sweet thing. She craves human companionship and attention. Ideal home for her..." Learn more Kevin Name: Kevin Species: Dog Location: Second Chance Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 1233, Thonotosassa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Dachshund Chihuahua Mix Good With: Dogs and cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Kevin is a fun, silly 12lb Chiweenie. He will..." Learn more Nessa Name: Nessa Species: Dog Location: Second Chance Friends Rescue, P.O. Box 1233, Thonotosassa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix Good With: Cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Nessa has a sad story - she was found..." Learn more Chester Name: Chester Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "Chester is a little cat with a big personally. He always wants to be part of things. He is sweet..." Learn more Wendy Name: Wendy Species: Cat Location: A Kitten Place, Brandon, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Calico Description: "Wendy is a shy girl. There is a debate if she is a tortie or calico. She fits both definitions...." Learn more Cera & Littlefoot Name: Cera & Littlefoot Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids, dogs and cats Description: "Meet Cera and Littlefoot, 2 year old tuxedo wearing kitties! These adorable siblings are a bonded pair and are looking..." Learn more Raphael aka Boyfriend Name: Raphael aka Boyfriend Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Kids and dogs Description: "Meet Raphael, aka Boyfriend! This handsome, sleek black panther is 2 years old and the life of the party! He..." Learn more Archie Name: Archie 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: "Handsome Archie was found by a good Samaritan who reached out to us for help, as he was incredibly sweet..." Learn more Octavia Name: Octavia Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Meet Octavia! This gorgeous girl with an adorable mustache is 2 years young and looking for a home of her..." Learn more Belle Name: Belle Species: Cat Location: Animalluvrs Dream Rescue Inc, P.O. Box 522, Riverview, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "Meet Belle, a gorgeous 3 year old looking for a home of her own! Belle is a little shy at..." Learn more Dottie (1450) Name: Dottie (1450) 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 Delilah (4059) Name: Delilah (4059) 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 Willie (6727) Name: Willie (6727) Species: Cat Location: Cat Crusaders, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, 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 Faith (1231) Name: Faith (1231) 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 Dolly (3614) Name: Dolly (3614) 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 Blossom (6356) Name: Blossom (6356) Species: Cat Location: Cat Crusaders, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Tiger 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 Dalton Name: Dalton Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Good With: Cats Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Dalton is a sweet boy who was found living..." Learn more Louise Name: Louise 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 girl looking for her furever family. As a..." Learn more Tidbit Name: Tidbit Species: Cat Location: Rebels Rescue Inc, Tampa, FL Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Tidbit and his brother were rescued from a colony..." Learn more