Putnam County
Covering Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, Welaka and surrounding communities.
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36 dogs removed from Putnam County home after reports of deadly attacks
Neighbors reported years of complaints, repeated attacks and aggressive animals escaping the property and chasing people down the street.
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PUTNAM AT A GLANCE
Current shelter figures, court dates and resources for Putnam County dog owners.
Updated July 31, 2026
ON THE DOCKET
Next animal cruelty hearing
Sept. 8
Pretrial hearing scheduled in the embedded chain animal cruelty case.
Upcoming hearings
1
USEFUL LINKS
Report suspected animal cruelty →
Search lost and found pets →
View current shelter data →
Read local animal laws →
SHELTER SPOTLIGHT
Meet a dog currently waiting for a home in Putnam County.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Journey
Nearly five years after arriving at SAFE Pet Rescue, Journey is still waiting for someone to choose her. Read the story of the dog who has spent nearly half a decade watching other shelter pets find homes while she waits for her turn.
AGE
9 years
SIZE
Medium
BREED
Boxer/pit mix
GOOD WITH
Adults • Older kids
SEX
Female
SHELTER
S.A.F.E.
Adoption details provided by the shelter.
Putnam County
Covering Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, Welaka and surrounding communities.
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36 dogs removed from Putnam County home after reports of deadly attacks
Neighbors reported years of complaints, repeated attacks and aggressive animals escaping the property and chasing people down the street.
MORE TOP STORIES
Browse all Putnam County news →
PUTNAM AT A GLANCE
Current shelter figures, court dates and resources for Putnam County dog owners.
Updated July 31, 2026
AT THE SHELTER
Adoptable dogs at PCAS
12
See who’s waiting →
ON THE DOCKET
Next animal cruelty hearing
Sept. 8
Pretrial hearing scheduled in the embedded chain animal cruelty case.
Upcoming hearings
1
USEFUL LINKS
Report suspected animal cruelty →
Search lost and found pets →
View current shelter data →
Read local animal laws →
SHELTER SPOTLIGHT
Meet a dog currently waiting for a home in Putnam County.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Journey
Nearly five years after arriving at SAFE Pet Rescue, Journey is still waiting for someone to choose her. Read the story of the dog who has spent nearly half a decade watching other shelter pets find homes while she waits for her turn.
AGE
9 years
SIZE
Medium
BREED
Boxer/pit mix
GOOD WITH
Adults • Older kids
SEX
Female
SHELTER
S.A.F.E.