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
Free-roaming cats, also known as community cats, can present a health and safety challenge to residents and to the cats themselves. To…
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…
Local Adoption Shelter List
List of contact information for local adoption shelters in Pinellas County
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....
Emergency Information
In the case of a large-scale emergency in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing basis. In the case......
Animal Services Stats February 2022
Animal Services Statistics on live intakes and outcomes for February 2022...
Animal Services Stats May 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for May 2022...
Animal Services Stats March 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for March 2022...
Animal Services Stats June 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for June 2022...
Animal Services Stats July 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for July 2022...
Animal Services Stats January 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for January 2022...
Animal Services Stats April 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for April 2022...
Animal Services Stats September 2022
Animal Services Statistics on Live Intakes and Outcomes for September 2022...