Pinellas County Animal Services News

Greeting from the staff and volunteers at Pinellas County Animal Services. Spring has been a busy time for Animal Services. Our renovation of the kennel buildings is progressing on schedule. Phase I is projected to be completed by end of April and we will move our shelter pets into the 2 newly remodeled buildings so that phase 2 can begin on the remaining buildings. Upon completion all the buildings will be hardened for up to a Category 4 storm, new paint, new floor, new kennels, new roof and a sprinkler system. Upon completion of phase 2 air conditioning will also be installed and operational for all 4 of our buildings. This renovation is expected to extend the life of our campus by another 20 to 25 years.

Pinellas County is working on the FY25 budget to begin October 1st, 2024. County pet licensing fees will be increasing for FY25. The new fees will be:
1 year license for dog and cat will be $22.
3 year license for dog and cat will be $44.
The rebate percentage for license resellers remains unchanged. Staff will be communicating directly with license resellers on these fee changes prior to the October 1st, 2024 effective date.

PCAS is participating in the American Legion Standdown at Bay Pines this year providing vaccines and microchips for veterans. The North Shore Animal League will be at Pinellas County Animal Services April 5th and 6th for their annual Tour for Life Adoption Event.

Doug Brightwell, MBA, CAW
Director – Pinellas County Animal Services.

727-582-2607 (Office)