Lake County Shelter Takes in 85 Dogs, Seeks Help with Care

85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill

Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.

Lake County shelter takes in 85 dogs, seeks help with care

The Lake County Animal Shelter needs help after taking in 85 dogs from a “high-volume pet owner.”

Lake County Animal Shelter receives 85 dogs from high-volume pet owner in largest intake ever

On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, the Lake County Animal Shelter in Tavares, Florida received 85 dogs from a high-volume pet owner. This is the single largest canine intake in Lake County Animal Shelter history. This brings the total number of animals currently under the shelter’s umbrella of care to 423. Although the staff has […] The post Lake County Animal Shelter receives 85 dogs from high-volume pet owner in largest intake ever appeare…