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Location
12450 Ulmerton Road
Largo 33774
(727) 582-2600
TDD (727) 582-2636

Rabies/Bite/Quarantine Line (727) 582-2608

Lost or Found Pets Hotline (727) 582-2604

HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Adoptions Section closes half an hour prior to facility closing)
Closed Thursdays, Sundays & Holidays

Pinellas County Animal Services

Pinellas County Animal Services Participates in “Pooches for the Planet”
Throughout November, anyone who adopts a dog at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter or the Humane Society of Pinellas shelter will receive a free Pooches for the Planet adoption kit filled with valuable information and free goodies. more>>

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.

Animal Services News

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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.

"We Care" Image 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.
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.
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.

We feed and approve Hill's Science Diet brand pet food.