The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

3519 Drance St. Port Charlotte, Florida 33980

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County in Port Charlotte, FL

The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County is an animal shelter located at 3519 Drance St. in Port Charlotte, Florida, about 70 miles north of Tampa. It saves over 2,500 homeless animals each year and maintains a 93% save rate in Charlotte County, where three other shelters or rescues also operate. As a nonprofit, it provides veterinary care, training, food, and enrichment to every adoptable animal that comes through its doors, offering dogs, cats, and small animals for adoption while also supporting the community through fostering, a low-cost clinic, and lost-and-found pet services.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Adopters visit the shelter to spend time with a pet before adopting, complete a counseling process that takes at least 30–45 minutes (longer if a meet-and-greet with current pets is needed), and adoption is first-come, first-served since an application doesn't guarantee a hold.

Service area: Charlotte County, Florida (including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, and North Port)
County: Charlotte County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals