I am writing to express my outrage and deep concern regarding the reported conditions and number…
Tag: Animal Control
OP-ED: Grady’s Graveyard: The Commissioners’ Own Words
By Facebook Page Grady’s Graveyard On June 3, 2025, animal advocates stood before the Polk County…
Why Polk County Animal Control Must Stop Killing Cats
Why are Polk County taxpayers paying for shelter policies that kill cats instead of funding humane…
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
A live bat found on 8th Street in the Eloise area of Winter Haven has tested…
Polk County Animal Control: Stop the Abuse Now
By USA Paw We decided our #PolkCounty wall of shame post needed accompaniment. Here it is.…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆
Citizens have asked the BOCC for Animal Control reform since at least 2022 — including 14…
Polk County Confirms 5th Rabies Case After Bat Tests Positive
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Animal Control confirmed the fifth positive rabies case in Polk…