Pinellas Shelter Adopts All Available Dogs Amid Pandemic

Press release from the Pinellas County Government:

No dogs are currently sheltering at Pinellas County Animal Services during the COVID-19 pandemic as local residents have dramatically increased adoptions in the past several weeks.

Dog kennels at the county’s animal shelter were completely empty as of Monday evening.

“For the first time in years at Pinellas County Animal Services, our dog adoption program is completely adopted out,” said Animal Services Director Doug Brightwell.

“That’s thanks to the community and the hard work of our volunteers and our staff.”

Scores of citizens have stepped up to adopt a new furry friend to keep them company as the county and state remain under a Safer at Home Order. Pet adoption services are considered an essential business under Governor DeSantis’ executive order.

As more dogs come in to the shelter in the coming days, Brightwell encourages more residents to consider adoptions.

Staff, volunteers and visitors are continuing animal adoptions while practicing safe social distancing at the shelter.

Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, and remains open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lobby is closed to the public on Saturdays.

For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices or call (727) 582-2600.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.