LAKE COUNT, Fla. — Nearly 100 animals have been placed with rescue organizations after they were surrendered to the Lake County Animal Shelter following an investigation.
The shelter received 85 dogs and 14 horses on Aug. 18 after an investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Unit. County officials said the animals came from a high-volume pet owner who surrendered custody.
The intake brought the shelter’s total animal population to more than 400, marking its largest admission on record.
After receiving medical evaluations, the animals were placed with rescue partners including Poodle and Pooch Rescue, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the Humane Society of Sarasota County, Hunters Village and DreamCatcher Horse Rescue.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from our rescue partners and community,” shelter director Whitney Boylston said. “Without them and our incredible staff, finding placements for these pets so quickly would have been impossible.”
Anyone interested in fostering, adopting or donating to help the surrendered animals should contact the rescue organizations directly.
The Lake County Animal Shelter is still caring for more than 330 pets. Adoption fees are being waived throughout August as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares. Adoptable animals and additional information are available on the Lake County Animal Shelter website.
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