Special pet adoption prices this Independence Day weekend at Animal Services

As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, the dogs and cats at Pinellas County Animal Services are looking to declare their independence too, by moving into forever homes. Special prices on pet adoptions on Sunday, July 7 will make bringing a new cat or dog into the family especially affordable.

Animal Services will be open on Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for adoptions only, featuring these special Independence adoption prices:

                        All cats………………………….…………$7

                        Small dogs (under 30 lbs)…….…………$21

                        Medium dogs (30-50 lbs)………………..$14

                        Large dogs (greater than 50 lbs)……….$7

Adoption hours on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. feature animals at regular adoption prices. All pets come with current vaccinations, including rabies, plus a county license and free microchip.  Those seeking to adopt an animal should bring with them proof of property ownership or a copy of their rental lease. All dogs and cats in the home must be current on their rabies vaccines and must have current county licenses. 

There will be no rabies vaccinations offered on this special Sunday adoption day.

For more information, visit Pinellas County Animal Services’ web page at www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices/volunteer.htm  or call (727) 582-2600.

Pinellas County Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoption center closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and services include adoptions. Rabies vaccinations are administered on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The facility is closed all Pinellas County holidays.

For information on how to adopt, donate or volunteer, join Pinellas County Animal Services on Facebook. To learn more about the shelter, visit www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices, or call (727) 582-2600. The lost or found pets hotline is (727) 582-2604.

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