Humane Society of Lake County
A Passion for Second Chances
The Humane Society of Lake County is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and the prevention of cruelty through direct care and community support. We believe that love is always just an adoption away, and we are here to help you find your new best friend.
Our History and Community Mission
Founded in 1976 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we have spent decades serving the animals of our community. We are an independent organization, not affiliated with any national groups, which means we rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of our neighbors to fund our vital lifesaving programs.
Providing a Safe Haven
As a no-kill shelter, we provide a dedicated space for animals in need, with no time or space limits for those in our care. Our facility in Umatilla is staffed by compassionate individuals committed to the advancement of animal welfare. We focus on providing high-quality care, ensuring every animal is fully vetted, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before finding their forever home.
Building Lifelong Bonds
We believe that successful adoptions are built on thoughtful, one-on-one matches between our animals and their new families. Our staff and volunteers work closely with you to understand the needs of your household, including recommending meetings with current pets to ensure a harmonious transition. We invite you to spend time getting to know your potential companion, as we want this to be the start of a joyful and lasting partnership.
Join Our Community
Ready to meet your match? We invite you to visit our shelter in Umatilla from Tuesday through Saturday to see our adoptable dogs and cats. Whether you are ready to adopt, interested in volunteering, or want to learn more about our community programs, we look forward to meeting you and helping you make a difference in an animal's life.
- Caring staff
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10/11 - Meet Clifford! 🐾💙 This handsome 2.5-year-old boy weighs 70 lbs and is ready to find his forever family! Clifford is a fun-loving pup who enjoys attention, playing with toys, and spending time with other dogs. He walks well on a leash and even spent time in a foster home, where he did great! 🏡 He recently graduated from an 11-week training program, where he learned intermediate obedience and some fun new skills. Clifford is a quick learner who would love a family to keep building his confidence, training, and socialization. Now, all Clifford needs is someone to give him the forever home he deserves! Could that be you? 💙🐶 #adoptdogs #humanesociety #centralflorida #love
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10/10 - Buddy is a sweet dog looking for a furever home! 🐶❤️ Check out Buddy and many others at @humanelake #dogtraining #dog #doglover #puppy #rescuedog
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10/5 - 🐾 LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, WE NEED YOU! 🐾 Paws & Claws is going BIG this year, and our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Humane Society of Lake County! We’re looking for businesses ready to jump in and help us make it happen. ✨ Business sponsorships start at $250, with tiered packages that offer increased recognition and exposure as your sponsorship grows. Can’t donate financially? You can still make a difference! Donate a product, service, gift card, tickets or experience valued at $100+ for our raffles and silent auction. Know a business that should get involved? TAG THEM BELOW! 👇 Big or small, every business can help us reach our $10,000 goal and make a difference for shelter pets. 🐾❤️ Want the sponsorship details? Send me a message!
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10/4 - ✨LAKE COUNTY, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO SEE THIS! ✨ Paws & Claws is going BIG this year! If you love animals, holiday events, supporting local nonprofits, or just looking for something fun to do with the family, SAVE THIS DATE. 📅 The 5th Annual Paws & Claws Adopt-a-thon Holiday Pet Festival & Fundraiser is coming to the Humane Society of Lake County in Umatilla and this is so much more than an adoption event. 🎅 Santa Pet Portraits 🐾 1/2 OFF Pet Adoptions 🏆 Holiday Pet Costume Contest 🎟️ Raffles + Silent Auction 🎨 Kids Zone with crafts & inflatable ☕ FREE coffee for the first 50 guests 🐶 FREE nail trims 💉 FREE microchipping 🛍️ Local vendors Whether you have a pet, want to adopt, have kids, or simply want to support shelter animals in our community, there’s a reason to come. And this year, we’re setting our BIGGEST fundraising goal yet: $10,000! 🐾 Last year, our community helped us raise $5,708. This year, we’re going even bigger to help the Humane Society of Lake County continue caring for the animals who need us most. 📍 Humane Society of Lake County 📅 Sunday, December 6 ⏰ 11 AM–1 PM 📌 16435 McKinley Rd Umatilla, FL Bring your family. Bring your pets. Bring a friend. Come play with shelter pets and help us make a BIG impact.💜 👇 SAVE THIS POST, SHARE IT WITH YOUR ANIMAL LOVING FRIENDS, AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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10/3 - 🎃👻 Halloween treats have officially arrived! Storm & foster pup Rosie were VERY excited to unbox their Halloween Crumb Box from @earls_bakehouse_ ! 🐾🧡 Safe to say, they approve of the goodies!🥰
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9/25 - 🐾 More than a shelter. A second chance. A community. ❤️ For nearly 50 years, the Humane Society of Lake County has been giving homeless dogs and cats a safe place to heal, grow, and find their forever families. But our mission goes beyond adoption. We provide lifesaving care, microchipping, community programs, education, volunteer opportunities, and support for pets and the people who love them. We are a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter in Umatilla, Florida, and we are powered by the generosity of our community. Every adoption, donation, volunteer, foster, and share helps us save more lives. 🐶🐱 Love is an adoption away. ❤️ 📍 16435 McKinley Road Umatilla, FL 32784 🐾 Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Foster.
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9/20 - Just casually reminding you that your future best friend might be waiting for you. 🐾❤️
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9/17 - Hi I’m Marty 👋 I’m located at the Humane Society of Lake County in Umatilla, Fl if you were wondering.
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