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    SPCA Florida

    2.9 (75 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Animal shelters

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    My kitten, Han Solo
    Amy S.

    Went in, looking for an adult cat. Had looked online at a few of the adult cats, and was debating between two. Also considering one of two kittens. I had decided i wanted to get another cat after having to put my old cat down (he had gotten cancer after an 18 year life). After being told that the adult cats were each part of a bonded pair, but not each other, and one of the kittens I had liked was also part of a bonded pair, I decided to see the fourth kitten; I was mostly interested in only one, for now, due to my roommate's cat. I was taken to see the cats in another section of the shelter by one of the volunteers. He was housed in a kennel with a second cat, who was much more friendly. The cat I had been interested in was very fearful, and kept hiding- even batted at me, without claws, but was willing to be handled. After deciding I was taking the kitten, the volunteer thought I wanted the friendlier of the two, but I knew I had the time and patience for the more fearful kitty. He is now my constant companion and I am glad I brought him home. Don't discount the fearful, they have plenty of love. He was healthy, neutered, had been in a foster temporarily, and waiting to come home. Took his records to my vet, and he needed nothing for his annul checkup. Can't wait to spend another several years with him!

    Jonathan C.

    I wish that I could have given SPCA a 10 Star rating. I mean literally wow. We had an incident where our dog was viciously attacked by another dog in the neighborhood. Before we got to SPCA, I drove around to 4 different facilities, all of which denied him service. I had a huge down payment that I offered as well as a credit card to put on file.... Still they didn't help. On a last ditch effort as I was watching my dog fade away, I rushed to SPCA where they treated Chevy like a king. The surgeon Ingrid is an absolute rockstar and as good as they get. The surgical staff rushed to my car and helped get him inside their facility before they underwent a multi-hour surgery consisting of 100+ sutures and a Penrose drain. They did all of this for less than the payment of euthanizing him at a different facility (which was the first things that Veterinary Healthcare Associates, of Winter Haven started with offering.) It's been three days and my boy is starting to look like himself more and more each day. Words can't express to you the level of gratitude that I have. You saved a family member of ours when everyone else said no. I wish thank you was enough.

    Jenn D.

    Looking for love? Then you've come to the right place! I am so excited that Doggie Dates are a thing! SPCA Florida really hooked it up with a printed list of places to go and a whole goodie bag filled with a Frisbee, towels, pick-up bags, treats, and a water bowl. All sorts of things that I would have forgotten to bring with me. I'm from an hour away so I didn't really know where to bring the pup for the date. They thought of everything! Plus, what a cheap date! For only $10, I got snuggles and a walking buddy for a few hours. I didn't have to swipe left or worry about being ghosted. The only downside was that my date drooled :) Otherwise, best date ever! At first, we drove around and she did so great in the car. She let me hook her up to my doggie seatbelt with no issue. She was really good at hanging her head out the window but also really just liked to sit and chill. Definitely could tell she was excited and eager to get to wherever we were going. We stopped off at a shopping center but she decided she didn't want to get her nails done or buy any makeup. So we got a fancy Puppichino and went to a nearby park to enjoy the summer shade. Reese's did great on the leash but was too excited to enjoy any of the treats provided. She enjoyed gulping lots of water and let herself relax in the shade. She loved cheering for the softball games and seemed thrilled with all the excitement. If you're looking for an adorable companion, then definitely check out this sweetheart! https://www.spcaflorida.org/adopt-a-dog

    Post Surgery
    DH D.

    What can we say? Let's begin at the end... My 12 yr old ShiTzu Hampshire has just undergone 2 types of surgery & a 3rd follow-up treatment at UF Small Animal Hospital in Gainesville--$7,000. Why? (1) removal of fluid filled gallbladder; (2) high liver enzyme level (3) fluid filled abdomen; (4) cystic testicles; (5) UT infection; (6) treatment for pneumonia (7) dehydration Beginning: Our vet was booked & an associate recommended we try the SPCA in Lakeland. We called around & everyone was booked. We were delighted to get an appt that week & we went there with hopeful expectations based on her recommendation. We booked an appointment & drove fm Windermere to Lakeland. Appt: I took our pet pal in because hubby noticed tile spotting blood specs in his semen. Treatment SPCA: Prior to the visit, we specifically requested to be scheduled for an x-ray, ultra sound, prostate check, urine analysis, blood panel, & sperm analysis. They said yes we do all that & we have the equipment. Follow-up Call: We rec'vd an x-ray that's it, but we rec'vd a bill for much more. Initial Tech: We arrived & waited our turn. Unfortunately, we requested another tech because the 1st tech rolled her eyes & threw her head upon seeing our pets attired in polos. It was chilly out. They are 12 & 13 yr old senior pets. She was an obnoxious mature white female tech who kept spitting orders at us as though she was paying us: Orders: Move your car up, hurry up, walk faster, don't let your dog wander, put on that leash faster, pick up that dog. What's with the wheelchair? I said, Sorry, but I just had foot surgery. She walked away & came back to scoff at us more venomously. So, we very quietly & discreetly requested a new warm & fuzzy tech. Vet: The visiting black female vet gave us very passive aggressive feedback post exam. It was clear she was displeased as she clinched her teeth the entire time. She appeared to be very young & extremely inexperienced with exceeding poor people skills. I also did not feel comfortable with her technical expertise & craft of knowledge. Her degree isn't worth the paper it's printed on! If we did our job like she did, I wd hope they'd retract our Ph.Ds. Passive aggressive envy has never been & will never be synonymous with professionalism, ability, & authentic training, & skill! Trust your instincts. I thought of voting with my feet upon encounter the poorly trained & unkind tech, but I put my assessing observations aside for the sake of our pet pal's health. You see, our reg vet was booked 3-weeks out & our instincts were that he needed to be evaluated. Our bill was approximately $600 & we rec'vd no professional medical expertise for our money. Our pet almost died because of their lax care. Cleanliness: However, we did rec'v a respiratory infection that almost killed our pet pal. He sneezed for several days after the visit. And you know the end results. As you al know, emerg always cost & arm & a leg vs. scheduled events! $1700 reg vet emerg care Countryside Animal Clinic Deland & $6726.50 UF emerg surg & $200 UF post surg followup

    We just adopted a new kitty here who we love! The cat room is very nice and they are all very sweet! All the employees here are very nice and helpful except for one old lady who will constantly hover over you like you are there to do something bad. She is my only complaint. Both times we have visited to look she hovers over you and lectures on how to take care of a cat and almost sounded like she wasn't going to let us take our kitten home because we already have one. She told us he would pee all over our house ?? Never heard of that extreme happening but its only been a day and they are getting along so well its adorable. Overall would recommend as the cats are well taken care of and staff is nice for most part

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    The team seems to really love what they are doing. They helped my dog and made the visit easy. Great place!

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    We're so happy that you rescued Alvin and love him so much!

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    Always provides excellent care for my pets. Never had any issues with them. Pricing is good and the employees are awesome

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    Thank you for choosing SPCA Florida to care for your pets!

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    The staff was so helpful and kind and really cares about the animals and the homes they go to!

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    Ask the Community - SPCA Florida

    Where can I find papillon dogs for adoption?

    Hi Delma, thanks for considering rescuing a pet! You can see dogs & cats available for adoption on our website at: www.spcaflorida.org

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    My dog was hit by a car yesterday and we rushed him to the Lakeland SPCA veterinary clinic.

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