There are many different reasons for rehoming your pet. It could be due to financial hardship, situation changes, behavioral changes, etc. We offer many different resources that could offer a solution for you to keep them as part of your family! 

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• Pet Behavior Assistance 

  • Staff is available 7 days a week to provide tips and tricks to help you keep your pet​ 

• Training

  • Reach out to dog trainer, Rafael Fontan, to request a quote and more information call 863-738-9309 or email RafStarK9@iCloud.com​

• Low-Cost Veterinary Services​

  • Call our Medical Center​ at 863-646-7722 

  • Apply for CareCredit

• Pet Food Assistance ​

  • Click here to learn more

We know every situation is different but we hope that we can help provide a solution to help keep your family together. We have many different programs and additional resources that we would love to share with you.

Call us at 863-577-4618 or email us for a consultation to discuss your situation and see how we can help! 

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Depending on the situation, we can provide free crates, toys, Pet Food Assistance, etc! 

Sometimes situations can be temporary, and you shouldn't have to give up your pet. Consider a temporary foster to help in times of need. 

It's best for a pet to go from one home to another home. Shelters can be stressful and surrendering a pet should be sought out as a last resort. Take a look at the different rehoming sites and additional non-profits that can help!

What to know before you surrender your pet:

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• We can only accept pets from POLK COUNTY, Florida.

• If you need to surrender your cat or dog, we take admissions by appointment only. An appointment does not guarantee SPCA Florida will take your cat or dog. We require appointments to give the pets the best chance to be re-homed, and this means an in-depth discussion of the pet and the completion of a personality profile.

• SPCA Florida will not euthanize based on space or length of stay. We take in pets based on population and space available to ensure all cats and dogs entrusted in our care are given as much time as they need to find new, forever homes.

• Please estimate the age of the kitten so we can help you appropriately. If you do not know - please refer to the Kitten Age Chart below: 

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KITTEN AGE CHART

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We rely solely on donations to care for more than 6,000 homeless pets that enter our doors every year. It costs SPCA Florida roughly $210 for each surrendered cat and $250 for each surrendered dog, which includes deworming, microchip, testing, spay/neuter, vaccines, flea & heartworm prevention, etc.

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The following fee scale applies to all pet surrenders effective March 1, 2022:

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• Adult pets, $45
• A litter, $75

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A $25 deposit is due at the time the appointment is scheduled.

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The deposit is put towards the surrender fee when the animal is brought in for its scheduled appointment. Should you not show for your appointment, you will forfeit the deposit. Special accommodations will be considered based on circumstances.

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Surrender fees assist uncovering medical treatments and cost of care while the animal waits for its new home.

We appreciate your understanding. Before surrendering, you may wish to consider rehoming.

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To surrender your pet to SPCA Florida, you will need:

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• A pre-scheduled appointment

• To fill out our Surrender Form.
  Surrender form for cats
  Surrender form for dogs

• Your pet's medications or special food, if required

• Photo ID

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When you surrender:

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• You surrender all owner rights

• Once you have surrendered your pet, you cannot obtain information about whether they were adopted or not, current owner status, etc

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If you have found a stray cat or dog:

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• The best thing is to contact your nearest animal control agency. This ensures there is one location where owners who have lost their pets can find them. SPCA Florida works with Polk County Animal Control to transfer pets in, depending on how much room we have.

To schedule an appointment or inquire about surrendering your pet:

• Fill out the Surrender Inquiry Form
  Surrender form for cats
  Surrender form for dogs

• The surrender department is open Tuesdays to Saturdays

• If you can't use the form, contact the Admissions Coordinator at 863-577-4618, or e-mail surrender@spcaflorida.org