Animal Control

 

7115 de Castro Road

Winter Haven, Florida 33880

(863) 499-2600 or Toll Free 1-888-275-8941

 

Hours: M - F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

          Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Kennel Hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 How to Find Us!
 

Notice of Boarding Fee Change
Effective February 25, 2008, the boarding fees for all impounded or found animals will be $10.00 per animal per day. This is in addition to any medical expenses or other charges incurred on behalf of your pets.

If you choose to have your unaltered pets spayed or neutered while they are at our facility you will pay a reduced boarding fee of $2.50 per animal per day when you claim your pets.
This section enforces the County's Animal Control Ordinance and the state's Dangerous Dog statue both inside and outside all city limits. County law requires that all dogs and cats four months and older have a current rabies vaccination and wear a valid tag. Dogs must be confined to their owner's property or be under the owner's control when in public areas. Animal Control investigates bite cases and dangerous dog cases. This agency also provides animal adoption programs, picks up sick or injured dogs and cats, and quarantines animals. When inquiring about animals viewed on our website, you must provide the animal id number from the website.

Our Vision

Members will protect the community by proactively preventing crime and safely detaining those arrested. Quality of life will be improved through innovation, education, teamwork, community partnerships, and exceptional customer service. We will measure, benchmark, and create models to ensure professional, efficient, quality service is provided to those we serve.

Our Mission - Pride in Service

1. Rabies control and prevention
  A. Bite investigations
  B. Animal quarantine
  C. Laboratory diagnosis and rabies prevention referrals
2. Enforcement of the county Animal Controls Ordinance
  A. Rabies vaccinations
  B. Stray dogs and cats
  C. Dog and cat nuisances
3. Dangerous dogs
  A. Investigation of animal attacks
  B. Dangerous dog classifications
  C. Dangerous dog confiscations
4. Animal adoptions
5. Public education and information program

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