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New Saturday Hours at Animal Services
Pinellas County Animal Services announces new hours. Effective on Saturday, Aug. 8, Animal Services will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pet adoptions, reclaiming of lost pets, microchipping, rabies vaccinations and licensing.
Animal Services, located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo, is also open weekdays on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sundays, Thursday and holidays. Please remember that the adoption center closes 30 minutes earlier.
Support Florida Friend license plate program
 Pinellas County Animal Services received a $20,000 grant from the Florida Friend license plate program, which will be applied to the operation of the Animobile. You can help support the Florida Friend program by purchasing a Spay/ Neuter license plate. Purchases directly contribute to animal welfare in the state of Florida. Each year, license plate funds are distributed to local spay/ neuter programs targeting animals at the highest risk for reproduction. For more information, visit Florida Animal Friend. (www.FloridaAnimalFriend.org  )
Learn the Basics of Dog Training Seminar
Get off to the right start with the pet you adopted from Animal Services by attending a Learn the Basics of Dog Training Seminar. Offered the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Learn about housetraining, loose-leash walking and dealing with other challenging behaviors such as chewing and jumping. Seminar is conducted by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. This free, fun and informative seminar is for anyone who has adopted a dog from Pinellas County Animal Services. Held at Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
Click Here to Register - Download Flyer
 Get Wise to Coyotes
See coyotes in the neighborhood? Residents can learn what they need to know to coexist with coyotes and other wildlife at our Coyote Website. Learn what to do to maintain the coyote's natural fear of humans, how to use negative reinforcement, how to keep pets and children safe, and what precautions to take around the home.
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Pet-Friendly Shelters
Pinellas County pet owners now have new options when it comes to pet-friendly emergency shelters. The Pinellas County School Board and Pinellas County Government recently added three
pet-friendly shelter locations. |
 As
the importance of companion animals to the
family has increased, Animal Services has kept
pace with a growing demand for service with
its professional staff that cares for pets
and people. Animal Services has been nationally
recognized for its programs which protect public
health and safety, address animal welfare and
overpopulation issues, and encourage responsible
pet ownership.
- The
Director and Assistant Director of Animal Services
are licensed veterinarians and are assisted
by licensed veterinary technicians.
- The
Shelter is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
& Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Last
year the Shelter & Adoption Center cared
for over 22,000 animals.
- Animal
Services receives more than 900 telephone calls
daily from citizens.
- Computerized
pet licensing tracks over 170,000 dogs and
cats helping to reunite lost pets with their
owners.
- State
certified Animal Control Officers provide countywide
code enforcement and assistance to citizens
with animal related problems.
- To
reduce overpopulation, Animal Services provides
free sterilization to animals belonging to
qualified low-income families.
- Animal
Services manages an inspection program for
pet dealerships and kennels.
Pet
Shelters
- Animal shelters, such as Pinellas County Animal Services, the Humane Society and the SPCA cannot accept your pets.
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Don’t assume that a boarding kennel or hotel/motel will accept your pet. Check ahead and look for kennels in non-evacuation zones. Call (727) 464-7200, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau or check www.petswelcome.com.
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Most public shelters will not accept pets. There are three
pet-friendly shelters at Thurgood Marshall Middle School in St. Petersburg, Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater and Dunedin Middle School in Dunedin. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Preregister here
 or by calling (727) 582-2150. Please be sure to check which shelters are opened, as all shelters may not be opened during an evacuation.
Let PCC-TV help you choose your pet.
Watch Pick-A-Pet to find the companion
of your dreams. Lovable new pets are a popular
feature on this television program. For schedule
information call 464-4809.
Animal
Welfare Trust Fund
Pinellas County Animal Services has established
an Animal Welfare Trust Fund. Money donated
by caring citizens is maintained in a special
account to provide the extra services needed
by some animals.
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We
feed and approve Hill's Science
Diet brand pet food. |
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