Humane Society of Highlands County

Bentley

Bentley was rescued from Highlands County animal services. He’s about eight years old and weigh 63 pounds. He came to...

Sailor

Sailor’s owner could no longer care for him. He’s approximately seven weeks old and weighs 20.8 pounds. He would do...

Marina

Marina’s owner could no longer care for her. She’s approximately seven weeks old and weighs 14.6 pounds. She would do...

Buoy

Buoy’s owner could no longer care for him. He’s approximately seven weeks old and weighs 16 pounds. He would do...

Gidget

Gidget’s owner could no longer care for her. She is six weeks old and weighs 6.6 pounds. She would do...

Rio

Rio was adopted as a baby and returned because they didn’t take the time to train him. They said he...

Croissant

Croissant was rescued from Polk County animal control. She was picked up as a stray in the field. She’s approximately...

Freda

Freda was rescued from Polk County animal control. She’s approximately seven years old and weighs 8.6 pounds. She’s very sweet,...

Snoopy

Snoopy was brought in as a stray with Charlie. Snoopy is approximately 1 year old and weighs 22.2 lbs. He’s...

Charlie

Charlie was found as a stray with Snoopy. He’s about 1 year old and weighs 23.5 lbs. He’s been shaved...

Rex

Rex was rescued from Highlands County Animal Services. He’s approximately 3 months old and weighs 20 lbs. He should do...

Mickey

Mickey was rescued from Highland County animal services. He’s approximately three months old and weighs 22 pounds. He would do...

Louise

Louise was rescued from Polk County animal control. She was picked up as a stray in the field. She’s approximately...

Miller

Are you looking for a sweet old girl? Don’t pass on Miller! She first came to us in 2023 as...

Larry

Larry was brought in as a stray. He’s 12 years old and weighs 7.5 pounds. He’s beautiful and he’s very...

Simba

Simba’s owner could no longer care for him. He’s six years old and weighs 14 pounds. He appears to be...

Onyx & Indy

Onyx and Indy were adopted from the shelter 10 years ago. Their owner now has dementia. They are both around...

Red

Red was originally brought in as a stray in the summer of 2021. He was returned (10-14-23). He's 7 years...

Chex

Chex‘s owner could no longer care for her. She’s 15 years old and weighs 9 pounds. She’s very friendly and...

Sweet Potato

Sweet potato was found by the Sebring Police Department. She’s approximately six months old and weighs 27.4 pounds. She seems...

Queen

Queen was left outside in our parking lot in a small cage. She’s about two years old and weighs 44...

Wedge

Wedges owner could no longer take care of him. He’s nine weeks old and weighs 9.6 pounds. He would do...

Mashed Potato

Mashed Potato’s owner could no longer take care of her. She’s nine weeks old and weighs 10 pounds. She would...

Tater

Tater’s owner could no longer take care of him. He’s nine weeks old and weighs 8.6 pounds. He would do...

French Fry

Intake Date: 11-8-25 French Fry’s owner could no longer take care of him. He’s nine weeks old and weighs 11.4...

Gemini

Intake date: 11-4-25 Gemini was picked up as a stray by Okeechobee animal control. She’s approximately one year-old and weighs...

Ally

Ally was brought in as a stray. She’s about two years old and weighs 29 pounds. She’s extremely friendly and...

June

June was bought in as a stray. She’s about three years old and weighs 55 pounds. She is high energy...

Lilac

Lilac’s owner could not care for her. She was surrendered with her sister Rosie. She’s approximately four months old and...

Rosie

Rosie’s owner could no longer care for her. She came in with her sister Lilac. She’s almost 4 months old...

Peggy

Peggy was left behind at a residence after the owner moved. She was living with two small dogs as well....

Coconut

Coconut was adopted as a puppy and recently returned, because he was “too much” puppy. He’s 6 months old and...

Tater (bonded with Snowball)

* Tater is bonded with Snowball and we would like them to stay together! * Tater was rescued from Highlands...

Snowball (bonded with Tater)

* Snowball is bonded with Tater and we would like to keep them together! Snowball’s owner passed away and she...

Amari

Amari was brought in, because her owner could not care for her. She’s one year old and weighs 15 pounds....

Sox

Sox was surrendered, because his owners were moving. Can you imagine being surrendered at 18 years old? He seems to...

Kane

Kane was rescued from Highland County animal services. He’s five months old and weighs 5 pounds. He came to us...

Reba

Reba was surrendered, because she needs to be your only animal. She’s only eight months old and weighs 20 pounds....

Ghostface

Ghostface and her siblings were surrendered, because the owner could not provide care. She’s nine weeks old and weighs 8.2...

Budderball

Budderball was rescued from Highlands County animal services. He is approximately 2 1/2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. He’s...

Ronald & Clyde (bonded pair)

Ronald and Clyde were rescued from Highlands County animal services. They were picked up as strays together. We tried to...

Joyce

Joyce was brought in as a stray. She was a little bit feral when she came in, but she’s really...

Ricket

Ricket was dropped off outside our front door and the people just drove away. He’s approximately two years old and...

Blue

Blue was brought in as a stray. The owner was located and they just don’t want him. He’s eight years...

Emmy

Emmy’s owner couldn’t provide care anymore. She’s almost 5 years old and weighs 105 pounds. She loves all people! She...

Deb

Deb was surrendered with her siblings. The owner could not provide care for them. She’s nine weeks old and weighs...

Rita

Rita was brought in as a stray. She is about 3 years old and weighs 30 lbs. She was absolutely...

Buddy

Buddy was originally surrendered, because the landlord said he wasn’t allowed. On 10-8-25 he was brought, because he is too...

Benji

Benji‘s owner could no longer care for him. He’s four years old and weighs 22 pounds. Benji needs time to...

Buster

Buster was rescued from Highlands County animal services. He’s approximately three months old and weighs 22 pounds. He is extremely...

Rosa

Rosa was brought in as a stray. She’s about 2 1/2 years old and weighs 7.6 pounds. She does have...

PoPo

PoPo was rescued from Okeechobee Animal Control. He was left behind when is owner moved. He’s 3 years old and...

Blaze

Blaze was brought in on the back of a truck with other dogs. The owner said if we didn’t take...

S’More

S’More was brought in on the back of a truck with other dogs. The owner said if we didn’t take...

Stryker

Stryker was brought in as a stray. He’s approximately nine months old and weighs 23.6 pounds. The breed is just...

Archer

Archer‘s family passed away and animal services had to pick him up. He’s been with us since May 1 of...

Harmony

Harmony was adopted from the shelter in 2017. She then turned up at Highlands County animal services in March 2025....

Skilly

Skilly was brought in as a stray on April 12, 2025. He’s six years old and weighs 7.7 pounds. Call...

Bubbles

Bubbles was brought in as a stray on 9-22-24. She’s 1 year old and weighs 10 lbs. Call or text...

Virginia

Virginia was brought in as a stray. She’s approximately 1 year old and weighs 6.4 lbs. She seems very friendly...

Taira

Taira was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. She came in with several other dogs that barely have any hair. They...

Togi

Togi was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. He came in with several other dogs that barely have any hair. They...

Tiro

Tiro was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. He came in with several other dogs that barely have any hair. They...

Taki

Taki was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. She came in with several other dogs that barely have any hair. They...

Toran

Toran was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. He came in with several other dogs that barely have any hair. They...

Kali

Kali was adopted back in 2021. We were never able to get a hold of the adopters after the adoption....

Duke

Duke was taken from his owner after being severely neglected. He’s seven years old and weighs 54 pounds. He has...

Buddy Boy

Buddy Boy was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. His owner was moving out of state. He is 10 1/2 years...

Cerenia

Cerenia was found with puncture wounds all over her body. We think she could have been mauled by another dog....

Moon Pie

Moon Pie was surrendered with her 6 two week old puppies. She’s done taking care of them and it’s her...

Pancho (in foster care)

Pancho - Neutered male ginger kitten. DSH mix. Estimated date of birth = 3/7/25 "Pancho was a bandit boy, his...

Lefty (in foster care)

Lefty - Neutered male ginger kitten. DSH mix. Estimated date of birth = 3/7/25 "Lefty, he don't sing the blues......

Valentine

Valentine was part of a 31 dog hoarding case. She was adopted and returned, because the person went into the...

Hara

Hara was part of a 31 dog hoarding case. He was adopted and returned because the owner went into the...

Amber

Amber’s owner could no longer handle her. She is just too energetic. She’s 7 1/2 years old and weighs 65...

Emu

Emu was adopted as a puppy and returned, because he needs to be your only animal. He’s 2 years old...

Nora

Nora was brought in as a stray. She’s approximately 5-7 years old and weighs 57 lbs. It looks as though...

SJ

SJ was rescued from Highland County animal services. He’s approximately a year and a half old and weighs 56 pounds....

Shyloh

Shyloh was brought in as a stray. He’s about 1 year old and weighs 39 lbs. He is very shy,...

Lorida

Lorida was brought in as a stray. She is approximately 10 months old and weighs 35 pounds. She seems like...

Azriel

Azriel was brought in as a stray. He’s approximately a year and a half old and weighs 57 pounds. He...

Qui Qui

Qui Qui has been here since 2-17-2024!!!!!! Qui Qui’s was owner was neglecting her and someone else brought her to...

April

April’s owner passed away. She’s 6 1/2 and weighs 35 lbs. She’s a high energy gal who loves to go...

Hana

Hana was brought in as a stray. She’s about a year and a half old and weighs 47 pounds. She...

Gus

Let's get this guy a home! Gus was originally rescued from Highlands County Animal Services August of 2022. He was...

Crusoe

Crusoe was adopted as a puppy and recently returned. They said he wasn’t the right fit for their family. He...

Camila

Camilla was adopted as a puppy and recently returned. They said she wasn’t a good fit for their family. She...

Gator

Gator was adopted as a puppy back in 2023. He was recently returned because his owner had a stroke. He’s...

Chance

Chance returned January 2025. He’s 3 1/2 years old and weighs 12 lbs. He seemed pretty friendly for his photos....

Tatiana

Tatiana and her babies were rescued from Highlands County animal services. She’s just over one year old and weighs 45...

Jade

Jade came to us pregnant a year ago (2-2024). She’s still waiting for someone to notice her. She’s 4 1/2...

Nalla

Nalla was originally surrendered to us in 2018. She was adopted in 2020 and returned in February of 2023. So...

Artemis

Artemis and her friend Apollo were broughtin as strays. She’s approximately three months old and weighs 25 pounds. She is...

Tubby

Tubby’s owner lost their home and he had to be surrendered back to us in June of 2024. He’s seven...

Robbie

Robbie was originally adopted as a puppy and recently returned on 1-18-25. The owner said their living situation changed. He’s...

Lophi

Lophi was rescued from Highlands County Animal Services. He’s about 1 year old and weighs 26.6 lbs. He has the...

Rosie

Intake Date: 8-23-24 Rosie was brought to us as a stray. This poor girl has had a really tough start...

Ghost

Ghost’s owner could not afford to care for him. He’s 4 1/2 years old and weighs 30 lbs. He will...

Chapo

Chapo was brought in as a stray. He’s four years old and weighs 45 pounds. The person who found him...

Dove

Dove was brought in as a stray. She’s approximately five years old and weighs 59 pounds. She will need an...