Rescued pets from Hurricane Ida collage

Osceola County News Release For immediate distribution Osceola County Communications 407-742-0100 September 16, 2021 PR21-93 Osceola County Joins Florida Shelters to Rescue Pets from Ida Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Animal Services has opened its doors to some of 200 dogs and cats from the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. “Having weathered a […]

Welcome Petsmart Charities poster

What is it? A low cost vet clinic to serve Osceola County’s under resourced communities. Grand opening was on Monday, August 9 at 10:00 am. Background: The clinic was made possible through a PetSmart Charities grant of $150,000 awarded to Osceola County to help purchase much needed equipment and offset operational costs. Osceola County Animal […]

Animal and human abuse poster

Animal cruelty is related to cruelty to humans. For many years, research into the relationship between animal cruelty and cruelty to humans has been conducted around the world. The conclusion is clear: there is a  link. Some examples of this research from the Animal Legal Defense fund are below. A 1997 study by the Massachusetts […]

Welcome Petsmart Charities poster

New low cost veterinary clinic to open in Osceola County thanks to a unique partnership The goal of the partnership between the County, Protectors of Companion Animals, the School District, and PetSmart Charities is to offer services to pet owners and their pets that would not otherwise be accessible. The clinic will operate part-time, three […]