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.
Learn MoreNews
- News March 11, 2024 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
- News November 27, 2023 Pinellas County begins free animal adoptions during shelter renovations
- News October 2, 2023 Pinellas County Animal Services offers low-cost spays/neuters for lower-income families
- 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
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 March 2023
Animal Services Statistics on live intakes and outcomes March 2023...
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
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for February 2023....
Animal Services Stats January 2023
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for January 2023....
Animal Services Stats November 2022
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for November 2022...
Animal Services Stats October 2022
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for October 2022...
Animal Services Stats December 2022
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes for December 2022...
Law / Ordinances / Stats
Animal Services statistics on live intakes and outcomes ...
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....