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…
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......
Animal Services Stats CY 2020
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in the 2020 calendar year and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats August 2021
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in August 2021 and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats July 2021
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in July 2021 and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats June 2021
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in June 2021 and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats May 2021
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in May 2021 and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats April 2021
This chart shows the number of animals that were admitted to Pinellas County Animal Services in April 2021 and what happened to them. ...
Animal Services Stats 2012 Matrix
Participating OrganizationsHumane Society of PinellasPet Pal Animal ShelterPinellas County Animal ServicesSPCA Tampa Bay *Excludes Owner Requested Euthanasia...