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.
Featured Government Office
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 MoreInfo & Resources
Law / Ordinances / Stats
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes. Links to animal-related county codes....
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 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....
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......