Coast 2 Coast doodles & poodles in shelters needing adopted & rescued

OVERCROWDING CRISIS: Rescue organizations across the region are reporting a dramatic surge in abandoned doodle dogs, with many animals found in heartbreaking conditions after being left to survive harsh winter weather. Details below.

Meet Cpl. Carlton, a special deputy at the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Corporal is a goldendoodle whose job as a comfort canine is to provide mental health support in the sheriff's office. bit.ly/47VPvao

FL shelter

★❥★ADOPTED★❥★
– Per OPCA’s confirmation with shelter, ADOPTED! (10/3/2025)

✽Update Pending Confirmation/Response from Shelter✽ – UPDATE REQUEST SENT (10/4/2025)

Winter Haven, FL
~ Animal ID
Polk County Animal Control

‒ I am described as Female, White Poodle - Standard mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since September 27, 2025.

Pet WebLink: https://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=POLK.A1246622

For more information about this poodle, contact:

Polk County Animal Control
Telephone ‒ (863) 577-1762
7115 De Castro Road
Winter Haven, FL
www.polksheriff.org/InsidePCSO/LE/SOD/BOSO/AC/Pages/AnimalControl.aspx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polk-County-Animal-Control-Florida-188772737060/

Hours:
Monday – Saturday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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• OPCA Shelter Network Alliance
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