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Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

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Phone (941) 625-6720
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Areas Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County serves

Charlotte County, FL

Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County's adoption process

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KINDLY NOTE: The Animal Welfare League is open by appointment only. Please, submit your online adoption application first, then call us at 941-625-6720 to schedule your appointment. We are open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. We are looking forward to your call!

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About Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

The Animal Welfare League is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for animal protection and welfare. We are based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 1963 our shelter has served the Charlotte County community by providing a temporary home, medical service and caring attention for many dogs, cats and other animals. These animals come to us as strays, pets given up by their owners, unfortunate animals rescued from abuse and neglect, or simply lost pets in need of being re-united with their families.

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