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.
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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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Pinellas County offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes departments under the Board......
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......
Injured or Orphaned Wildlife
Learn who to call if you find injured or orphaned wildlife...
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......
Animal Services Stats July 2026
Animal Services Statistics on live intakes and outcomes July 2026...
Animal Services Stats June 2026
Animal Services Statistics on live intakes and outcomes June 2026...
Consumer Alert: Scammer posing as Pinellas County Animal Control OfficerÂ
Pinellas County Animal Services and Consumer Protection are encouraging the public to be on alert for a recent phone call scam. The County has been made......