Animal Shelter & Adoption Center (2024)

FAQs

How much is it to adopt a dog in Miami? ›

What are the adoption fees for dogs and puppies? Dogs more than four months old carry a $65 adoption fee. You can pay the fee by cash, credit card, debit card, money order or cashier's check.

The Enforcement Division of Pinellas County Animal Services strives to enhance the quality of life in our community through citizen education, to provide compassionate enforcement of current ordinances/laws relating to the treatment of animals, and to work toward the elimination of neglect and abuse of domestic animals ...

What is the adoption fee and what does it include? The standard adoption fee is $55 for dogs and $40 for cats. The shelter frequently offers adoption promotions reducing those fees further.

Owner Surrender:

Pets are taken by appointment only. Call: 904-493-4584 and leave a message. Our team receives a high volumes of requests daily.

Most shelters charge a $50 to $200 adoption fee to cover the costs of spaying, neutering, food, and shelter during their stay. However, this cost is very minimal in comparison to what it actually cost the shelter to care for your dog or cat.

I.D. & Age: Your photo I.D. (valid driver's license, state or federally issued I.D.) will be photocopied onto your application. Proof of your current address will also be required. A person adopting an animal must be 18 years of age or older or have a parent or legal guardian present to sign adoption forms.

Unincorporated Pinellas County, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Indian Shores, Seminole and Treasure Island do not limit the number of cats and dogs that can be kept in a home. Other cities south of Ulmerton either have specific restrictions or limit the number of pets through kennel regulations.

A community cat is not someone's pet: owned cats are not allowed to roam outside, per Pinellas County code. If you have a pet cat, please keep them indoors. What can be done for community cats? Free-roaming cats can live happily right where they are.

No roosters. Fowl must be securely fenced and coops and runways must be kept clean. Fowl must be securely fenced and coops and runways must be kept clean.

License tags are required for all dogs over four months of age.

Do you need a dog license in Orange County, Florida? ›

All dogs in Orange County over the age of four months are required by law to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Residents owning or having custody of any dog must license the dog within 15 days of acquisition or within 15 days after the license becomes due.

Welcome to Orange County, Florida! There is no pet registration mandated in our area. The rabies vaccination is required for pets four months and older. There is no pet limit in Orange County.

ANIMAL ADMISSIONS: We transfer animals from the city shelter and take in strays. We also accept owner surrenders from owners who for a variety of reasons cannot care for them any longer by appointment only.

When it comes to the cost to adopt a dog, there's no single answer. Rates vary widely, with shelter staff reporting fees anywhere from $50 to $350 or more. That's because each animal organization is unique, and uses a range of different factors to determine a cost that will support their rescue work.

To adopt a friend for life, the Humane Society of Broward County requires the following adoption fees: $325.00 for Puppies 5 months and younger. $200.00 for Dogs 6 months and older.

Appointments can be schedule online. Appointments can also be made by calling 311 or 305-468-5900.