{"id":61687,"date":"2026-01-25T05:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=61687"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T05:12:27","slug":"polk-county-animal-control-florida-lookout-for-a-new-photo-album-on-their-facebook-page-featuring-lost-stray-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/01\/25\/polk-county-animal-control-florida-lookout-for-a-new-photo-album-on-their-facebook-page-featuring-lost-stray-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County Animal Control -Florida \u201clookout\u201d for a new photo album on their Facebook page featuring Lost\/Stray pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"957b5e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/618285135_1318568333643215_7406292295134137186_n.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61688 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #957b5e; aspect-ratio:0.8000146670577882;width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/618285135_1318568333643215_7406292295134137186_n.webp 512w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/618285135_1318568333643215_7406292295134137186_n-240x300.webp 240w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please be on the \u201clookout\u201d for a new photo album on our Facebook page. This is the location we will be featuring Lost\/Stray pets. We hope to see them redeemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The images will include some basic information about where the pet was found, and the pet\u2019s basic information, as much as we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot build a photo album on Instagram, so if you follow us there, please go to our FB page for these images and information about the pets in the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several of you suggested this option, and we\u2019re excited to see if it can make a difference. If the pets are not redeemed, they will be offered for adoption, or we will work with our community partners to secure a rescue group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re depending on our friends and followers to help us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Wow! Congratulations, PCAC. This is an important step forward. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tde\/1\/16\/1f43e.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc3e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tde\/1\/16\/1f43e.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc3e\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Progress matters<\/strong> \u2014 and this is a moment worth recognizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But our work isn\u2019t finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the sake of the animals, we must keep moving toward real, lasting improvement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a new facility away from the landfill, designed with the care, space, and life-saving programs our most vulnerable animals deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polk County, Florida is growing. With new families come new pets \u2014 and greater responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we can do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we can become a no-kill community. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/2764.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/polksheriffanimalcontrol?__cft__[0]=AZZCS5h5YJ5eykQrq6mvXSY8F_lU0qUk5rbMahvrpAHhHVRtI7yZHjenF1xBPMjiDwusovSxgh5GqAtPpjVFK7_Rx563j1tuCLfLwNEkNJzHyVYQcxIISw5ZxKgWqbVArwrFKU62ykQUj9k6l5D0jD1ag1edGRO2BkdXF0q0UXr2OKffOtaNqsBszQjTRwtIGsTQ1DNUISEuF6VUFt7ie5KM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Polk County Animal Control -Florida<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/polkcountysheriff?__cft__[0]=AZZCS5h5YJ5eykQrq6mvXSY8F_lU0qUk5rbMahvrpAHhHVRtI7yZHjenF1xBPMjiDwusovSxgh5GqAtPpjVFK7_Rx563j1tuCLfLwNEkNJzHyVYQcxIISw5ZxKgWqbVArwrFKU62ykQUj9k6l5D0jD1ag1edGRO2BkdXF0q0UXr2OKffOtaNqsBszQjTRwtIGsTQ1DNUISEuF6VUFt7ie5KM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please be on the \u201clookout\u201d for a new photo album on our Facebook page. This is the location we will be featuring Lost\/Stray pets. 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