Shelter under construction
Hurricane prep for pets
June 1 is the beginning of hurricane season and it lasts through November. This hurricane season is predicted to be a busy one. It is so important for pet owners to prepare in advance for their pets in the event of a disaster. Our friends at FEMA offer some great tips, along with a few […]
Help the neediest
We need your help to assist us in saving Osceola County’s neediest pets! The issue… ► Osceola County Animal Services is an open access shelter, so we have to take in just about any and every domestic and farm animal that is either found stray or surrendered to us. ► Some of these animals have […]
Ongoing adoption specials
We have adoption specials from time to time, but we also have ongoing specials every day that we are open! Includes pets only at the shelter, not those at pet stores. Long timers –$10.00 adoption fee If a pet has been on the adoption floor for more than two weeks, it is considered a long […]
Welcome, PetData
PetData; Quick Facts*: Petdata started in 1994 and currently serves over 80 municipalities in the U.S. To date, PetData has processed over 33,000,000 pet licenses and vaccination records. PetData believes proper education on the benefits of licensing and vaccination generally promotes more responsible pet ownership, resulting in a safer, more informed community. PetData’s licensing services […]
Get Your Plate Today!
Osceola County Animal Services is pleased to have been chosen as a grant recipient for the Florida Animal Friend annual grant award. Each time someone purchases a spay and neuter license plate, Florida Animal Friend receives $25. They exclusively use that sum to fund free and low-cost spay and neuter programs across the state. And […]
Osceola County joins Florida shelters to rescue pets from Ida
Osceola County News Release For immediate distribution Osceola County Communications 407-742-0100 September 16, 2021 PR21-93 Osceola County Joins Florida Shelters to Rescue Pets from Ida Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Animal Services has opened its doors to some of 200 dogs and cats from the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. “Having weathered a […]
The new low cost pet wellness clinic
What is it? A low cost vet clinic to serve Osceola County’s under resourced communities. Grand opening was on Monday, August 9 at 10:00 am. Background: The clinic was made possible through a PetSmart Charities grant of $150,000 awarded to Osceola County to help purchase much needed equipment and offset operational costs. Osceola County Animal […]
Animal and human abuse: the Link
Animal cruelty is related to cruelty to humans. For many years, research into the relationship between animal cruelty and cruelty to humans has been conducted around the world. The conclusion is clear: there is a link. Some examples of this research from the Animal Legal Defense fund are below. A 1997 study by the Massachusetts […]
Welcome, Petsmart Charities!
New low cost veterinary clinic to open in Osceola County thanks to a unique partnership The goal of the partnership between the County, Protectors of Companion Animals, the School District, and PetSmart Charities is to offer services to pet owners and their pets that would not otherwise be accessible. The clinic will operate part-time, three […]