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In Pinellas County, you have several options when looking to adopt a new cat or dog into your family.
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Animal Services Department
Pinellas County Animal Services safeguards public health, public safety and animal welfare. We strive to enhance the quality of life in our community through citizen education, public outreach, and compassionate enforcement and work toward the elimination of neglect and abuse of domestic animals within our jurisdiction.
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Animal Services invites community to bring a little joy ‘Home for the Holidays’
The holidays are a time for gathering, comfort and companionship, and Pinellas County Animal Services wants to make sure shelter pets get......
Home for the Holidays: an extended foster program
If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in a shelter animal’s life this holiday season, this extended foster program......
For loads of love and laughter, consider an older pet
What does it really mean to adopt a senior pet? As part of the Pinellas County Animal Services’ 7+ for $7 adoption promotion, dogs and cats ages 7 and......
Pinellas County Animal Services launching new summer hours
Pinellas County Animal Services is changing their hours this summer to give our customers more time to adopt on weekends. Starting May......
Pinellas County Animal Services helping longest-stay animals Spring Free from the Shelter
Pinellas County Animal Services is launching a new “Spring Free from the Shelter” adoption campaign to get our longest-waiting pets the fresh......
Dogs, cats and Pinellas County Animal Services staff celebrate opening of air-conditioned kennel buildings and new medical hospital
The staff and animals at Pinellas County Animal Services are staying cool this summer thanks to the completion of two renovations at......
Celebrate your birthday with waived adoption fees at Pinellas County Animal Services
The dogs and cats at Pinellas County Animal Services want to celebrate your birthday with you, and they’re bringing a special gift......
Consumer Alert: Puppy scammers using old Animal Services form
Pinellas County Animal Services and Consumer Protection are advising anyone looking to purchase a puppy to be wary of sellers using an......
Pinellas County begins free animal adoptions during shelter renovations
Pinellas County Animal Services is offering free animal adoptions to help find loving homes for animals this holiday season as a major......
Animal Services resumes dog adoption and intake following virus
Pinellas County Animal Services is resuming full dog operations beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18, after all dogs have recovered following treatment for canine pneumovirus....