Welcome!
Due to constant changes of
available animals, not all available animals make it to
Petfinder. If
you don't see what you want on-line, please come and visit the shelter
in person.
TO VIEW OUR ADORABLE, ADOPTABLE PETS ON PETFINDER CLICK HERE
(If you have recently adopted from us and would like to send a picture for your pet's Happy Tail page, please email dgagliano@seminolecountyfl.gov)
Bo is a very handsome 2 year old male. He has been waiting patiently for many months for someone to come in and fall in love with him. He is very social, curious, easy-going, and he gets along well with other cats. He will make a wonderful lifelong companion. Bo is already neutered and can go to his forever home the same day he is adopted!
Bo's adoption fee is $10 and that includes his shots and a microchip. Seminole County residents add $6 for County License.
The Seminole County Animal Services Division is proud to offer animals
for adoption six days a week. The division takes in sixty to eighty
animals each day and many of those animals are put up for adoption.
Although adopting pets from Animal Services is fairly simple, there are
a few things that we require from new adopters before we can place a
pet in a new home.
Seminole County Animal Services Requirements for Adoption:
- You must be 18 years or older to adopt.
- The shelter only takes cash or checks, NO Debit or
Credit cards.
- If you lease, rent, or rent to own your home: We will
need to speak with the property owner to verify that you can have a dog
or a cat in your home. We also verify that the breed and size of dog
chosen is OK with the property owner, and we also check that your Pet
Deposit is paid, if that is a requirement where you live. The shelter
will verify who the property owner is so please, if you are not the
property owner, have a copy of your lease with you or the property
owner's/landlord's contact information.
- If you live with your parents or your roommate owns
the home we will need to speak with the homeowner i.e., parents or
roommate.
- If you have other dogs, cats, or ferrets you will
need to bring Proof of Current rabies vaccinations for your current
pets. This can be the rabies certificate from your vet (not the tag).
You will also need to have a current county tag for each of your pets
if you live in Seminole County. These tags can be purchased at the
shelter if you do not have one. They are $6 for a sterilized animal and
$11 for an intact dog or cat. These tags are required by law annually
for every dog or cat residing in Seminole County.
- Adoption Hours are 10-5 weekdays and 10-3 on
Saturday. We are closed Sunday and Holidays.
- Adopting our animals out to new wonderful homes is
very important to us. So if you have any questions or need us to
clarify anything about the adoption process please feel free to contact
Diane at 407-665-5208.
- We provide these guidelines for adoption so that when
you are ready to adopt you come prepared and won't be disappointed or
surprised by our requirements. For more details, please visit our
website at http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/dps/ansrvs/index.asp
Our adoption shelter is equipped to hold approximately 100 dogs and 50
cats and these cages are nearly always full. These animals come to
Seminole County Animal Services in one of two ways: their owner has
surrendered them, or they are picked up as stray animals and never
reclaimed. Therefore, background information is limited or nonexistent.
In addition to dogs and cats, Animal Services sometimes takes in small
animals such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc., and these animals
are often available for adoption as well.
Florida law requires that any dog or cat adopted from a public shelter
in Florida be spayed or neutered. All animals will be transported to
the vet by Animal Services and you will pick up your new pet from the
vet after it has been spayed or neutered.
Adoption fees are as follows:
| Type of Animal |
Adoption Fee |
Sterilization Certificate |
Microchip |
Total |
| CATS - Sterilized |
$5.00 |
N/A |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| Male - Intact |
$5.00 |
$30.00 |
$5.00 |
$40.00 |
| Female - Intact |
$5.00 |
$40.00 |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
| DOGS - Sterilized |
$5.00 |
N/A |
$5.00 |
$10.00 |
| Male - Intact |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
$5.00 |
$60.00 |
| Female - Intact |
$5.00 |
$60.00 |
$5.00 |
$70.00 |
| SMALL ANIMALS |
$5.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
$5.00 |
*Seminole County residents are
required to purchase a $6.00 Seminole
County Pet License at the time of adoption in addition to the above
adoption fees*
Before being made available for adoption, cats are tested for the
feline leukemia virus and dogs (over 6 months of age) are tested for
heartworms. The animals are each given their first series of vaccines
and a dose of general dewormer for internal parasites. Animals that are
over four months of age will also receive a rabies vaccination. Since
Animal Services does not have a veterinarian on staff full time, we
cannot guarantee the health status of any animal adopted from our
shelter. An animal may have problems that our staff has not detected.
These include, but are not limited to, mange, internal parasites,
fleas, ticks, parvo, etc. We strongly
suggest that all adopted animals
visit a veterinarian within three days of adoption for a thorough
physical examination.
Dogs and puppies are very susceptible to kennel cough, an airborne
upper respiratory infection similar to a cold in people. Unfortunately,
most of our dogs and puppies have been exposed and have possibly
contracted kennel cough and may need veterinary attention. The symptoms
of this infection are sneezing, runny eyes, and coughing.
Cats and kittens are very susceptible to airbome viruses that cause
upper respiratory infections. These infections are virtually impossible
to control in a public shelter. Therefore, most of our cats and kittens
have been exposed and have possibly contracted an upper respiratory,
which may need veterinary attention. The symptoms of these infections
include sneezing and runny eyes.
The Seminole County Animal Services Division understands that sometimes
certain animals don't work out in certain households. For this reason,
any animal adopted from Seminole County Animal Services may be returned
at any time WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS AFTER ADOPTION for a partial
refund. Please keep in mind that the refund check will be issued
through the Seminole County Finance Department and then mailed to the
adopter. No cash refunds or credit will be issued from the Animal
Services Division office.
 The
Seminole
County Department of Public Safety – Animals Services Division is
charged with the responsibility of enforcing Seminole County Code,
Chapter 20 "Animals and Fowl". In addition to code enforcement, the
Animal Services Division is also responsible for the capture,
confinement and care of nuisance and stray animals, the sale and
issuance of Seminole County Pet Licenses and Commercial Kennel
Licenses, the investigation of animal cruelty/nuisance complaints and
animal bite investigations, the enforcement of the Rabies Control
Program and administration of the animal sterilization Public Rebate
Program. The Animal Services Division also presents animals for
adoption and participates in a variety of public education and service
opportunities.
 In
addition to the 4-person management team, the Division maintains a
staff of 27 personnel, including 9 Animal Services Officers, 3
Dispatchers, 3 Veterinary Technicians, 6 Shelter Attendants, 1
Education/Volunteer Coordinator, 1 Administrative Assistant and a
clerical staff of 4 Customer Service Representatives.
The
Animal Services Division’s animal shelter is located at 232 Bush Blvd.
in Sanford, Florida at the Seminole County Five Points Operations
Center. Bush Blvd. comes directly off of US HWY 17-92 in Sanford across
the street from Flea World. For general information, please call
407-665-5201, or to make a complaint or have an Animal Services officer
dispatched, please call 407-665-5110.
Adoptions
Monday-Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Redemptions
Monday-Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
All Other Services
Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
The Animal Services Division's animal shelter is located at 232 Bush
Blvd. in Sanford, Florida at the Seminole County Five Points Operations
Center. Bush Blvd. comes directly off of US HWY 17-92 in Sanford across
the street from Flea World. Our adoption area is open from 10:00am to
5:00pm Mondays through Fridays and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.
We are closed on Sundays and holidays. For general information, please
call 407-665-5201, or to make a complaint or have an Animal Services
officer dispatched, please call 407-665-51l0.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEMINOLE COUNTY ANIMALS SERVICES, PLEASE
VISIT OUR MAIN WEB SITE AT:
http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/dps/ansrvs/index.asp
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