Lee County Domestic Animal Services

Rescues
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Animal Control Officers save the lives of dogs and cats – and make their communities a safer place for people and animals everyday.

According to NACA, Animal Control Officers (ACOs) face more one-on-one contact with the public than any other public safety employee. They risk their safety and health on a daily basis dealing with aggressive and dangerous animals.  Additionally, they are exposed to multiple zoonotic diseases through contact with infected animals.  ACOs are State Certified and continuing education is a job requirement. 

On any given day, Lee County ACOs investigate animal neglect or cruelty, apprehend roaming and/or dangerous dogs, rescue sick and injured animals, educate pet owners regarding laws and proper pet care, and mediate disputes between neighbors regarding their pets. In the past year Lee County ACOs responded to over 17,000 field service calls, rescued more than 8,000 stray animals and confiscated 333 cats and dogs that were victims of cruelty and neglect.

Lee County has 15 Animal Control Officers who serve the county’s human population of 600,000 and an estimated dog and cat population of over 278,650.

These are a sample of just a few of the rescues they have conducted.  Click on the links below to view photos or video of each case.  Please be advised that some content is graphic and may be disturbing to some people.

Dog Hoarding & Abuse - Fort Myers Shores

Puppy Mill - Lehigh Acres

Manna Christian Mobile Home Park - Tropical Storm Fay

Dog Rescued from Under Dumpster

Cat Rescued from Drain Pipe

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