Humane Society of Highlands County

Skully

Skully’s owner couldn’t care for him. He’s eight weeks old and weighs 4 pounds. Puppies generally do well with other...

Jack O’Lantern

Jack O’Lantern’s owner couldn’t care for him. He’s eight weeks old and weighs 4 pounds. Puppies generally do well with...

Draculaura

Draculaura’s owner couldn’t care for her. She’s eight weeks old and weighs 4 pounds. Puppies generally do well with other...

Winnifred

Winnifred’s owner couldn’t care for her. She’s eight weeks old and weighs 4 pounds. Puppies generally do well with other...

Howleen

Howleen’s owner couldn’t care for her. She’s eight weeks old and weighs 4.3 pounds. Puppies generally do well with other...

Cassie

Cassie was rescued from Highlands County animal services. She’s eight years old and weighs 42 pounds. She’s an extremely friendly...

Winston

Winston was rescued from Highland County animal services. His owner surrendered him there. He’s only a year and a half...

Luna

Luna‘s owner was moving and couldn’t take her. She is 10 weeks old and weighs 14 pounds. She is extremely...

Steve

Steve’s mom was surrendered to us pregnant. He was born at the shelter. The mother appeared to be a purebred...

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...

Pumba & Timone (bonded)

Pumba and Timone are a bonded pair. Their owner could no longer care for them. Timone is two years old...

Emmy

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

Digby

Digby was surrendered with his siblings. The owner could not provide care for them. He’s nine weeks old and weighs...

Deb

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

Darcy

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

Darla

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

Little Bit

Little bit was rescued from Polk County animal control with her two babies. She’s approximately three years old and weighs...

Rawlings

Rawlings was rescued from Polk County animal control. He’s approximately 12 1/2 years old and weighs 14 pounds. He doesn’t...

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...

Stellar

Stellar was picked up as a stray. The poor girl is 15 years old and finds herself in a shelter....

Pop

Pop was rescued from Okeechobee animal services. He was brought in as a stray with a rectal prolapse. Our vet...

Sperry

Sperry was picked up as a stray by Highlands County animal services. He’s approximately two years old and weighs 15...

Havoc

Havoc was rescued from Highlands County Animal Services. He’s 2 1/2 years old and weighs 40.8 lbs. He is a...

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...

Rogue

Rogue was brought in on the back of a truck with other dogs. The person demanded we take the dogs...

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...

Espy

Espy was brought to us after her leg was stuck in a trap. Unfortunately it had to be amputated and...

Snickers

Snickers was rescued from Okeechobee animal control. The owner said they couldn’t keep him or another dog that was brought...

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...

Mimzy

Mimzy was surrendered with 7 one week old pups! She is done taking care of them and it’s her turn...

Buddy Boy

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

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......

Gray

Gray was part of a 31 dog hoarding case. These dogs were all living mostly outside. They have never been...

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,...

Freckles

Freckles was brought in as a stray. She’s about 1 1/2 years old and weighs 26 lbs. She has a...

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...

Noodle

Noodle was brought to us as a stray. He’s approximately 1 year old and weighs 25 pounds. He seems like...

Max (in foster care)

Max was originally rescued from Polk County animal control back in December 2024. He was adopted and recently returned on...

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 four years old and weighs 57 pounds. She will need an...

Orchard (in foster care)

Orchard, female kitten, black DSH with green eyes. Estimated date of birth is May 25, 2024. Orchard was found along...

Clyde Henry

Clyde Henry was originally rescued from animal services. He’s just under six years old and weighs 40 pounds. He really...

Red

Red was originally brought in as a stray in the summer of 2021. He was returned (10-14-23) b/c he is...

Alfred

Alfred was brought in as a stray. He arrived 1-18-23. Unfortunately he is still waiting! He came in very skinny/malnourished...

Ginny

Meow! I'm Ginny! My owner had too many cats and could't keep me. I am 4 years old and weigh...