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Name: Sammy
Gender: Male
Age: 7 months
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Orphaned Since: January 7
This little guy has been waiting for a home since January. He hasn’t had the chance at a family but patiently waiting for the right one to come along. After being scooped up wandering the streets in Plant City, he’s warmed up nicely to SPCA staff and we cannot say enough about how great this kitty is! Visit him today – we promise you won’t regret it.
Name: Damon
Gender: Male
Age: 2 years, 3 months
Species: Dog
Breed: Bulldog
Orphaned Since: January 2
Damon started off the New Year (almost five months ago!) by entering the doors of the SPCA. He was met with the love and kindness but the staff is excited to find him a forever home. He’s got a warm personality, supercool and very laidback. He’s friendly with kids and ready to go home. He’s got a “furry friend” sponsor that took care of his adoption fee…all he’ll need is a loving family and protection from pesky fleas – what every dog needs! Visit him today!
Visit us at the SPCA
OPEN Mon – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5850 Brannen Rd S in Lakeland
Call 863/646-7722
www.lovemyspca.com
All pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinations are up to date.
Name: Kit Kat
Gender: Female
Age: 8 yrs old
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Orphaned Since: 3/22/2010
If a well rounded, pleasantly plump, and super wonderful cat is what you are looking for, then Kit Kat is your girl. Her family had to drop her off, when they were forced to move. She just knows that her future owner will take a break for a new kind of Kit Kat!
Name: Bosley
Gender: Male
Age: 3 years
Species: Dog
Breed: Shepard/ Terrier/ Pitbull
Orphaned Since: 4/2/2010
Beasty Bosley! He has is a handsome dog who will win your heart as soon as you see his cute face. He is playful and easy going and can’t wait to bring his energy into his new home. Come meet Bosley today and see if he’s the dog you’ve been missing.
Visit us at the SPCA
Adoption Center open Mon – Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5850 Brannen Rd S in Lakeland
Call 646-7722
www.lovemyspca.com
All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinations are up to date through our full-service medical center which is also open to the public.
Name: Gypsy
Gender: Female
Age: 3 years
Species: Dog
Breed: Dachshund Standard
Orphaned Since: 3/29/2010
Lady Gypsy! She is eager and ready to share her warmth with a new family! She has an easy going personality, and can be your new best friend today! Take a walk with Gypsy!
Name: J-Lo
Gender: Female
Age: 10 mth old
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Orphaned Since: 3/26/2010
J-Lo is friendly towards everyone even children and other cats and dogs. She would love to cuddle in your lap today and would make the perfect companion in your home. So hat are you waiting for? Come visit J-Lo today!
Visit us at the SPCA
Adoption Center open Mon – Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5850 Brannen Rd S in Lakeland
Call 646-7722
www.lovemyspca.com
All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinations are up to date through our full-service medical center which is also open to the public.
Sit. Stay. Follow. Turn. Roll over.
Therapy Dog International has certified dogs and handlers for the purpose of visitations to hospitals, nursing homes and facilities for many years. A visit from a canine has proven to elevate the mood of any facility and encourage rehabilitation whether it be physical, emotional or any other.
The SPCA’s very own Cal Arter, Board Member, is a certified Therapy Dog handler and has has coordinated Therapy Dog Testing for the SPCA over the last year. The next testing date is on April 11.
Click here to see the brochure on Testing Requirements. A nominal fee is involved with the testing.
Grass has been greener at the SPCA with all of the recent improvements, but it’s literally been greener within the fences of our Canine Visitation area.
A few months ago, Chris Powell and staff from ForeverLawn of Tampa Bay installed K9 Grass – an artifical turf specifically designed for dogs.
Before the installation, the visitation area was not the most enjoyable area for canine excercise or for canines to meet potential adopters. Large oak trees inhibit grass growth in the area and left the area filled with dirt. Visitors (canine and human) would walk away from the area a little dirtier than when they came. K9 Grass turned out to be the perfect remedy for the dirty nuisance.
After a generous donation from The Reitzel Foundation and Mr. & Mrs. DJ Shea, the funds were acquired for the K9 Grass and Owner Chris Powell brought staff over for the installation. The installation includes laying of PVC pipes which allow for the area to be irrigated to reduce unwelcome odors and inhibit bacterial growth.
As the grass became greener, staff, visitors and adoptalbe canines waited in anticipation for the final product. The dirt 
in the area was leveled and graded down. Strips of wood were laid to outline the areas where the grass would be installed to act as “carpet tack strips” once the grass was laid over the area.
Then, crushed aggregate was brought into the areas which would be later sloped according to drainage points. After that, a special drainage product was installed to elevate the grass above the base to separate it from the liquids and the flow of drainage.
You should see our canines today! The area has literally gone to the dogs and they love it. The humans love it, too, and the SPCA was even named a K9 Grass Five-Star Facility!
