Hurricane prep poster

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 […]

Free ride home poster large

Any dog or cat that is found wearing a current Osceola County license tag by an Animal Control Officer, even when a complaint has been filed, will receive a courtesy ride home by the Officer if the owner can be reached. ► This only applies in non-emergency/public safety situations and is a one-time courtesy offered […]

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 […]

Welcome Pet Data licensing partner poster

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 […]

Support Spay and Neuter programs tag flyer.

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 […]

Rescued pets from Hurricane Ida collage

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 […]

Welcome Petsmart Charities poster

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 […]

Welcome Petsmart Charities poster

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 […]

Sir Phillip the horse in his pasture at Mill Creek Farm in Alachua, Florida

About Sir Phillip’s journey to his forever home Sir Phillip is a 20 year old Paso Fino gelding. He was rescued by our Animal Control Officers in January of 2020. When found as a stray animal, Sir Phillip was  malnourished and underweight. He was brought back to our St Cloud facility and took up residence […]

Commissioner holding special dog.

There are many wonderful pets available for adoption at Osceola County Animal Services. Commissioner Cheryl Grieb is at the Shelter and she would like to introduce you to one very special pup named Delilah. She is a 4-month old mixed breed puppy with special needs. The shelter is looking for donations to help purchase a […]