Free pet adoptions, low-cost vaccinations offered at Polk County Pet Fest

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Animal Control is preparing for its annual Pet Fest coming up on the first weekend in December.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Polk County Animal Control located at 7115 De Castro Road in Winter Haven (just off the Polk Parkway Winter Lake Road exit).

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Pet Fest will feature free pet adoptions, which include spaying/neutering, rabies vaccination, microchipping, and the county license.

For those who already have pets, TLC Petsnip will be offering low-cost vaccinations, while supplies last.

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There will be vendors running food and drink trucks and selling pet-friendly products. Kids’ activities will include face painting, a balloon artist, pony rides, a petting zoo, and train rides.

Santa Claus will also be there for “Pets with Santa” photos.

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For more information, call 863-577-1762 or click here.

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