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Lake County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Tavares, FL

The Lake County Animal Shelter provides for public safety and animal welfare. The shelter promotes responsible pet ownership, reunites lost pets with their families and helps people select a new furry friend. The Animal Shelter is the Countywide receiving facility for housing strays, animals in quarantine and unwanted domestic animals.

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12280 County Road 448
Tavares, FL 32778
Donation The Lake County Animal Shelter provides for public safety and animal welfare. The shelter promotes responsible pet ownership, reunites lost pets with their families and helps people select a new furry friend. The Animal Shelter is the Countywide receiving facility for housing strays, animals in quarantine and unwanted domestic animals. https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/community_safety_and_compliance/animal_shelter/online_donation_form.aspx
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12280 County Road 448

Tavares, FL 32778

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Adoptable pets at Lake County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on A070781's adoption status with email updates.
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A070781

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BAYA's adoption status with email updates.
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BAYA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MAYA's adoption status with email updates.
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MAYA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on KIRA's adoption status with email updates.
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KIRA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CHILIMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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CHILIMAN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on OREO's adoption status with email updates.
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OREO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BILLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BILLIE

Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos
Tavares, FL
We'll also keep you updated on FLORENCE's adoption status with email updates.
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FLORENCE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs
Tavares, FL

Shelter FAQs

The Lake County Animal Shelter provides for public safety and animal welfare. The shelter promotes responsible pet ownership, reunites lost pets with their families and helps people select a new furry friend. The Animal Shelter is the Countywide receiving facility for housing strays, animals in quarantine and unwanted domestic animals.

Additional adoption info

Adoptions are $10.00 for cats and kittens. Cats are buy one, get one free! Dog adoptions are $20. All adoptions include initial vaccines, deworming, rabies vaccine, HW (dog) or FeLV (cat) testing, microchip, tag, and sterilization. Please stop by to see all of our wonderful animals!

Adoption application

https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/animal-shelter/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Lake County Animal Shelter

The PIBA Foundation - Summerfield

14690 SE 100TH AVE,
SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

Looking for a Home

5337 Norh Socrum Lopp Road #124,
Lakeland, FL 33809

Cats Can Inc

P.O. Box 622543,
Oviedo, FL 32762

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Apopka, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Moby's adoption status with email updates.
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Moby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oviedo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
New Smyrna Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on NECTARINE's adoption status with email updates.
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NECTARINE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Margo's adoption status with email updates.
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Margo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
St Cloud, FL

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