Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

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Nonprofits & Civic Groups · Pets

Port Charlotte animal shelter helping dogs, cats and small pets find homes

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The Animal Welfare League runs an animal shelter in Port Charlotte. They care for more than 2,500 homeless animals each year and help them find new homes. You can adopt, foster, volunteer or donate. They also run a low-cost clinic and help with lost and found pets.

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