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Old 11-08-2013, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 View Post
Sumter County, FL - Official Website - Animal Services

Here's a link to Sumter County Animal Control. My understanding was that they keep the dog until there is no longer any space for it.


Any new developments on the pooch? The Villages radio station seems to be taking the stance that they do not report on abandoned dogs. This could be an abandoned dog, unfortunately.
From the Sumter County Website;


General Information
Impound Process
Animals coming into our shelter are scanned for a microchip then held for a three business day waiting period. Sumter County Animal Services will do everything possible to reunite the animal with the owner.

We have to be contacted within the three business day waiting period. At the end of the third business day the animal will be evaluated for adoptability. After the evaluation process, if it is determined the animal is not adoptable, it will be euthanized.

Lost Pets
If your pet has been lost, contact the Sumter County Animal Services at (352) 569-1960, or you may call the Humane Society / SPCA of Sumter County at (352) 793-9117, their office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

The Humane Society / SPCA of Sumter County also notifies Animal Services when they receive calls about missing a
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