Please consider every available alternative to admitting your pet to a shelter before you schedule an appointment for admission. This might include re-homing your pet to a friend, neighbor or family member who is interested in having a pet, or if your pet has a behavioral issue, working through that problem with one of our trainers. Our pets are our lifetime responsibility, and we must do all that we can to ensure that they are happy, healthy, and loved.

We will accept the surrender of owned cats and dogs by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 863-324-5227.

We schedule appointments Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Each appointment will last approximately 30 minutes.

Please understand that, as a no-kill humane society, the Humane Society of Polk County cannot accept every animal brought to our shelter immediately. We treat every animal's life as precious and will not resort to euthanasia to control the number of pets at our shelter.

Re-Home Your Pet

Find your pet a new home by completing the Re-Home Your Pet form.

When you bring your pets

When you bring your pets, please have:

• All veterinary records
• Your pet's medications
• Special food or treats that your pet needs
• Your pet's bed, toys, leash and other belongings from home
• Your pet's crate or carrier
• Your surrender fee $25 per pet - 5 months and up.
• $75 per litter of 3 to 6 pets.
• Over 6 pets results in a fee of $20 per additional pet.
• Other fees may apply. 

A VOUCHER MUST BE PURCHASED FOR US TO TAKE YOUR LITTER

When you arrive

• We will test your cat for feline AIDS and leukemia, or we will test your dog over 6 months of age for heartworms.
• A staff member will evaluate the temperament of your pet.
• After we screen your pet, if we decide to accept him or her, we will collect your surrender fee.