Annual Membership Meeting!

May 21, 2012 at 5:30pm

at the Humane Society of Polk County

555 Sage Road in Winter Haven.   

 

Humane Society of Polk County &

Lucky Dog Canine Training, LLC

 Agility Classes

 Classes begin June 2, 2012 at 8:00am

Humane Society of Polk County

555 Sage Rd, Winter Haven 33881

Cost is $85.00 for 7 weeks

To sign up call 863-324-5227

For more information call 863-289-1138

Limited class number

Agility is a team sport between handler and dog.  This is a positive reinforcement training class.  Like people, dogs work best when they are rewarded for a job well done.  Dogs gain confidence as they learn new skills and improve old skills. 

        Dogs and Puppies that are eligible for this class are as follows:

• Completed a basic obedience or manners class
• In good health and be physically able to perform
• Current on vaccinations
• Be 6 months of age or older
• Must be people and dog friendly

    Dogs and handlers will learn the following equipment:

• Tunnel, jumps, chute, weaves, walk, a-frame, teeter and table   

    In addition they will learn:

• Warm up body building exercises, Targeting and Control

Every Third Saturday Visit Us at Petsmart!

Come and see us every third Saturday of the month at Petsmart in Posner Park! 
We will be there with our adoption trailer full of pets looking for their "fur-ever" homes. 
So, if you are looking for a new addition to your family or are looking for a way volunteer your time to help our homeless pets find a new family, come out and see us each third Saturday of the month from 11am-3pm! Hope to see you there!

Help Us Build Our New Shelter

Buy A Gift/Memorial Brick

Unfortunately, we do not yet have all of the funding needed to complete the building phase of the shelter, so we are asking people to help us get it done. Purchasing a gift or memorial brick is a great way for people to honor or remember people or pets that are important to them. Each brick will be capable of three lines of text holding 21 characters per line for you to honor your loved one. This is a great opportunity for people to leave a lasting legacy while creating a permanent tribute to those who have contributed most to your life. Sponsorship levels begin with gift bricks for a donation of $100 each. For information on how you can be a brick while honoring an important person or pet in your life, please contact Laura Chaikin at 863-324-5227 or email laurahspc@aol.com. BE A BRICK; BUY A BRICK!

Download the donation form and send check or money order to:

The Humane Society of Polk County
555 Sage Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic

We just finished the 2011 Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic, benefiting our building fund. This USCF-sanctioned event include time trials, a road race and a criterium (street circuit race).  We will be having a wrap up meeting very soon to keep you updated when next year's event will take place.  It is guaranteed to be challenging and rewarding to the cycling competitors, exciting to the spectators and benefiting a great cause! - cyclingclassicsinc.com

View our photos from the event.

The Fur Ball

The Fur Ball, our organization's largest fundraiser, has been an annual, semi-formal event and silent auction where all proceeds directly benefit our building fund. Community businesses purchase sponsorships and volunteers put on the event. About 400 people attend each year.  Money is raised through ticket sales, business sponsorships, and a silent auction.

Off-Site Adoptions

The Humane Society of Polk County goes to various sites around the county where cats and dogs are available for adoption. These events are organized and staffed by staff and volunteers who help setup/take down the tables and cages and assist potential adopters.  Some of these include:  The Pet Fest at Hunt Fountain Park, Lake Alfred October Fest, Friday Night Live in Lake Wales and many others. - view gallery