Humane Society of Sumter County Start an adoption application

A nonprofit humane society serving Sumter County in central Florida from Lake Panasoffkee, placing homeless cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Adoption fee From $25
Hours Call 352-793-9117 before visiting to confirm current hours.
Areas served Sumter County, Florida
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Kittens under 1 year: $75 (second kitten within a week $50); cats 1-9 years: $50 (second cat within a week $25); senior cats 10+: $25; veterans get a $25 discount

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license or Florida State ID. Bring a pet carrier for transport.

How it works

Browse adoptable cats online or in person, complete an online application, schedule a meet and greet, then finalize the adoption with valid ID and payment. Cats already spayed/neutered can go home the same day.

Location

Find Humane Society of Sumter County

The area

Sumter County at a glance

Population 143,408
Housing units 84,068
Est. households with a cat 22,572

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens under 1 year: $75 (second kitten within a week $50); cats 1-9 years: $50 (second cat within a week $25); senior cats 10+: $25; veterans get a $25 discount.

Where are you located?

Humane Society of Sumter County is at 994 CR 529A in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida.

How does the adoption process work?

Browse adoptable cats online or in person, complete an online application, schedule a meet and greet, then finalize the adoption with valid ID and payment. Cats already spayed/neutered can go home the same day.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Sumter County at 352-793-9117 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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