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.
Learn MoreNews
- News January 18, 2023 Animal Services resumes dog adoption and intake following virus
- Story October 7, 2022 Solid Waste and Animal Services Partnership: Pet Supply Donation Drive
- News June 7, 2022 BCC updates ordinance governing retail sale of dogs or cats
- News April 18, 2022 Pinellas County Animal Services earns $10,000 grant for inclusive practices
- News February 3, 2022 #BettyWhiteChallenge sees 55 pets adopted from Animal Services
Information & Resources
County Pet Licenses / Tags
In Pinellas County, it is required by law that pet owners obtain a license for their cats and dogs. Each dog and…
Stray and Feral Cats – Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release and Return to Field Programs
Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate & Release (TNVR) Program Under the TNVR program, you can legally provide food and care for community cats within…
Animal Services Enforcement
Our animal control officers stay busy providing coverage to the community seven days a week. Pinellas County Animal Services only has one…
Preparing Pets for Emergencies
Pets are an important part of your family. Making an emergency plan that includes them, especially for hurricane season, is part of…
Animal Services Stats July 2023
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Animal Services Stats May 2023
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Make a Plan
Once you Know Your Risk, you can Make A Plan for how to respond if a hazard is threatening your safety. Who......
Animal Services Stats February 2023
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Animal Services Stats November 2022
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