Event Brief
Polk County rescue battles wave of abandoned cats
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: DLB Cat Rescue says abandoned cats are surging in Polk County, urging more funding and community solutions.
WHO: DLB Cat Rescue, Inc. and founder Dean Menendez
WHAT: A local animal rescue group reports a daily surge of abandoned cats and calls for increased funding and community solutions.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: The rescue group reports a massive surge in abandoned cats, overwhelming daily intake and adoption capacity.
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