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Pinellas
County Animal Services
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Special
Notice: Raccoon
Tests Positive for Rabies
Pinellas County Animal Services received
results on Oct. 3 of a rabid raccoon that
fought with two dogs in Tarpon Springs. The
dogs, who encountered the raccoon on Old
East Lake Road on Sept. 29, already had been
previously vaccinated for rabies. They received
a booster shot and are being observed by
the owners for a 180-day period. The raccoon
did not survive the fight.
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.
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 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 six days a week.
- 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.
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.
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We
feed and approve Hill's Science
Diet brand pet food. |
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