Please help Animal Services in its mission to increase adoptions and reduce euthanasia rates. Our agency's goal is to create a network of rescue partners that will work with us to see that every adoptable pet is placed into a loving, life-long home.
 

Rescue Partner Policy

• Rescue Partner Application -Terms & Conditions Our Shared Goal Lee County Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) and our Rescue Partners work together as a team to save lives. Rescue partners are a vital extension of the shelter, and cooperation, professionalism, and mutual respect are essential to helping animals successfully leave the shelter and thrive.  
  
• Partner Eligibility & Requirements  
•  Must be an approved 501(c)(3) rescue organization 
•  Application and supporting documents must be current and renewed annually 
• Rescue partners must be in good standing with their local Animal Services and regulatory agencies 
• Any rescue with a representative listed in a state or county animal cruelty database will not be approved or will be terminated from the rescue partner program. 
•  All animals must receive appropriate food, shelter, veterinary care, and humane treatment 
• Breeding of any animal obtained from LCDAS is strictly prohibited 
• Must read and understand the Rescue Partner Handbook Animal Placement & Care  
• Animals may only be pulled after full application approval 
• LCDAS determines which animals are available for rescue 
• Partners assume ownership and responsibility once the animal leaves the shelter 
• Partners must comply with sterilization, vaccination, and Florida law requirements 
• LCDAS does not guarantee the medical or behavioral condition of animals 
• The shelter reserves the right to inspect facilities and reclaim animals if care standards are not met Working Together 
• Rescue partners are expected to work collaboratively and professionally with LCDAS staff and volunteers 
• Respect for shelter protocols, staff decisions, and operational limitations  
• Open communication and teamwork are critical to saving as many animals as possible Social Media Policy – No Bash, No Trash Approved rescue partners are considered an extension of LCDAS and are expected to support the shelter’s mission both publicly and privately
• No bashing, trashing, or negative posting about LCDAS, its staff, policies, or decisions 
• No posting false, misleading, inflammatory, or controversial content related to the shelter  
• Partners may not independently represent LCDAS on social media unless explicitly approved 
• Concerns or disagreements must be addressed directly with shelter staff, not online 
• Public posts should focus on collaboration, lifesaving, and positive outcomes Failure to follow the social media policy may result in suspension or termination of the rescue partnership.
• Jackie Warosh, Rescue Coordinator: JWarosh@leegov.com, 239-533-9201
  
• Kennel@leegov.com
  

Rescue Partner Application

Fax application to 239-277-7387, Attn: Rescue Coordinator Jackie Warosh. Include all required documentation of your organization's 501(c)3 status to avoid processing delay.

If you have additional questions about a specific animal, email kennel@leegov.com.