The Animal Welfare League is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for animal protection and welfare. We are based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 1963 our shelter has served the Charlotte County community by providing a temporary home, medical service and caring attention for many dogs, cats and other animals. These animals come to us as strays, pets given up by their owners, unfortunate animals rescued from abuse and neglect, or simply lost pets in need of being re-united with their families.

Meet our staff:
Dee Ann Roberts - Executive Director - droberts@awlshelter.org
Lisa Laupert - Administrator Assistant - llaupert@awlshelter.org
Ronelle Moore - Shelter Operations Manager - rmoore@awlshelter.org
Moses Curi - Webmaster - webmaster@awlshelter.org
Amanda Karol - Medical Supervisor
Angel Buckley - Certified Veterinarian Technician/Supervisor
Steve Groves - Shelter Veterinarian
EJ Davey - Supervisor
Jeremy Vincent - Supervisor
Casey Milliern - Lab Tech
Sherry Poulos - Receptionist
Gilbert Loredo - Kennel Tech/Lab Tech
Stephanie Hogan - Receptionist/Kennel Tech
Carol Greene - Kennel Tech (Stray Dogs)
Eileen Prochaska - Kennel Tech (Stray Cats)
Justin Radford - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Dogs)
Eric Radcliff - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Dogs)
Bo Anderson - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Dogs)
Donna Campisi - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Cats)
Diane Cain - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Cats)
William Legrand - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Dogs)
Reannon Juergensen - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Cats)
Stefany Sanchez-Smith - Kennel Tech (Adoptable Cats)


Our Vision: To achieve a community void of homeless animals.

Our Mission: To advocate for animal protection and welfare.

Our Goals: To achieve Our Vision and accomplish Our Mission

• Protect, care for, and nurture homeless and abused animals

• Help to eradicate the need for euthanasia of adoptable animals

• Promote responsible pet ownership

• Support legislation and regulatory changes that benefit animals



Our Principles and Values:

• We value protection, nurturing and welfare of all animals.

• We are committed to educating the public about responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering.

• We are committed to the welfare and education of our staff volunteers.

• We value openness, integrity and honesty throughout our organization and teamwork among the board, staff and volunteers.

• We recognize, value and appreciate the contributions of all volunteers, staff and benefactors.

• We value the goodwill and esteem of the community.

• We value and encourage collaboration with veterinarians, and other individuals and organizations that support our mission, goals and principles.

• We value effective and efficient management and organization processes and procedures.



Our Past, Present, and Future.....
Since 1963, our Animal Welfare League has served the community of Charlotte County, Florida by providing a temporary home, medical services and caring attention to many dogs, cats and other animals.

The original Animal Welfare League was incorporated in 1963. Prior to this, a small number of Charlotte County residents were concerned enough about lost and homeless animals in the community to take them into their care and search for permanent new homes for them. Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy and Carol Stevens were the guiding lights that founded the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County.

The number of dogs and cats needing help grew as the county did. Both pets and strays found their way into volunteers' homes. It soon became clear that a permanent facility was needed. In 1973, the Animal Welfare League as we know it was born when the new building was constructed on Drance Street.

In the Summer of 2005, through the generosity of our local community, we plan to break ground for construction of a new 8,500 sq. ft. building. This additional space will increase our capacity to care for our animals and will help us achieve our goal of ending the euthanasia of healthy adoptable pets.

The new building will also include a cat colony, an educational and conference center, spay and neuter surgical suite, and a full time licensed veterinarian. Many helpless animals will benefit from the addition of our new building.


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