Animals & Pets
Pinellas County provides education outreach, adoption and enforcement services to the community with the goal of protecting public safety and advancing animal welfare.


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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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......
Animal Services Stats February 2025
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for February 2025...
Animal Services Stats January 2025
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for January 2025 ...
Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 23
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas Citizen......
Animal Services Stats December 2024
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for December 2024....
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen
After extensive repairs and cleanup following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the historic fort, dog beach and both fishing piers at Fort De......
Animal Services Stats CY 2024
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for CY 2024...
Animal Services Stats November 2024
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for October 2024...
Animal Services Stats October 2024
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for October 2024...
Animal Services Stats September 2024
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for June 2024...