HIGHLANDS COUNTY

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6850 West George Blvd.

Sebring, FL 33875

863-385-1112

DAWG HOUSE PET SHELTER

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Dawg House Boarding and Grooming

Owner: Michael and Victoria Finch

Address: 69 Dawg House Drive, Lake Placid (off Henscratch)

Telephone: 863-465-9674

About Us

In the spirit of community service “The Dawg House” has teamed up with the Highlands County Emergency Management group to provide boarding facilities for cats and dogs during an emergency in Highlands County.

Our Facility

Located on 5 acres off of Henscratch Road, we are centrally positioned to serve the Lake Placid and Sebring areas. All of our buildings are constructed with concrete block and appropriate hurricane strapping and reinforcement. With three kennel buildings, a cat suite building, and a central processing office, we have the capacity to house over 100 pets if needed in an emergency situation.

Amenities include indoor/outdoor runs, climate controlled cat facility and emergency generators that will service all five buildings in the event of power failure.

Our staff has over 20 years of vet tech experience and Humane Society experience who are dedicated to providing quality care on a daily basis.

Costs and fees

There is no fee to shelter your pets during a stated emergency in Highlands County. Please review the detailed responsibility list at this link. Please ensure that proof of vaccination is provided at the time of boarding.

It is expected that all pets will be picked up within 4 hours after the announcement is made that it is safe to leave the shelter. Any further boarding arrangements will be at our regular pricing schedule.