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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.
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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
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