Letter: Dear Commissioner Wilson and Members of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners

I am writing to express my outrage and deep concern regarding the reported conditions and number…

Polk County Animal Control – Watch the Video

You may not like cats. You may not even care about cats. But every animal still deserves compassion.

They did not choose to be abandoned, dumped, born outside, injured, hungry, or left to survive…

An Emu on the Polk Parkway? How Troopers Captured a Runaway Bird on SR-570

Troopers responded to a call regarding an Emu walking on SR-570 (Polk Parkway) near the 16…

Polk County Animal Control: Stop the Abuse Now

By USA Paw We decided our #PolkCounty wall of shame post needed accompaniment. Here it is.…

Sarah’s Story — Six Days That Meant

Written by and shared with permission from Crystal Rodrigues. Story told in her own words —…

Why Polk County Is Florida’s Deadliest Animal Shelter

Written by USA Paw The Numbers Don’t Lie. Polk County is Still Florida’s Deadliest Shelter System.…

Injured K9 Hero Ace Returns Home After Saving Deputies

By PCSO Our K9 hero Ace was shot & critically injured protecting deputies and our community…

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honors Injured K9 Ace

There are so many people and organizations that the Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to…

Officer Rescues Dying Kitten Who Becomes Sheriff’s Comfort Cat

Satire It was a freezing night, pouring rain, when a tiny orange and white kitten was…