Animal Safety and Enforcement
Pinellas County provides compassionate enforcement to help eliminate the neglect and abuse of animals within our jurisdiction, and we’re here to help you provide for the care and safety of your pet.
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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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BCC updates ordinance governing retail sale of dogs or cats
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on Tuesday passed a series of updates to its animal ordinance that will ban......
Pinellas County Animal Services Statistics February 2021
Pinellas County Animal Services Statistics for February 2021...
Pinellas County Animal Services earns $10,000 grant for inclusive practices
Maddie’s Fund and the Michaelson Found Animal Foundation have awarded Pinellas County Animal Services a $10,000 grant for piloting the “Best Overall Effort” to open doors to adopters and volunteers and welcome the entire community during their Open Arms Challenge....
Donate to Animal Services
You can help your local shelter animals by donating time, money or much-needed items. While our budget allows us to provide the......
Apply for a Hobby Breeder Permit
Use this form to apply for a permit to be a hobby breeder in Pinellas County. To become a hobby breeder, you......
Apply for a Pet Dealer/Kennel Permit
This application is to obtain a permit from Pinellas County Animal Services to be a pet dealer or kennel, as required by......
BCC approves 2022 State Legislative Program
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2022 State Legislative Program on Tuesday, laying out the Board’s guiding principles and......
Report a Problem in Your Community
Report issues with air quality, potholes, sidewalks, illegal dumping, mistimed traffic signals, graffiti and more to Pinellas County on this webpage or......
About Animal Services
At Pinellas County Animal Services, we’re proud of our shelter and Adoption Center, which was constructed with the Penny for Pinellas 1-cent......
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......