‘So many won’t make it out alive’: Last year, 400 animals died Polk County shelter’s care; 557 escaped

A former employee, a local animal rescue, and others are voicing their concerns about Polk County Animal Control

By: Chad Mills ABC Action News Excerpt of article To Read More Click here

Animal advocates argue that changes are needed at Polk County Animal Control, as evidenced by the shelter’s 2024 statistics.

According to records from the University of Florida’s Department of Veterinary Medicine, the county shelter’s “Live Outcome Rate” was 58% in 2024, which means 42% of animals did not leave the county shelter alive.

However, that wasn’t the 2024 statistic that raised the biggest red flag.

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