Surrendering a Pet
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office - Animal Services shelter
does not accept owner-surrended pets. The shelter is not a good place for
personally owned pets. The shelter is loud, which causes stress in pets and prolonged
stress leads to illness. Illnesses can then spread to other pets in the shelter.
Pet owners who no longer want, or unable to keep, their pet(s) are responsible for
rehoming the pet(s). Shelter staff will be happy to provide a list of rescue organizations
who may be able to assist with placement. Owners should first ask family, friends, and/or
neighbors to adopt the pet.
The shelter is always a last resort, for pets with absolutely no other options.
Owners seeking to surrender a pet must provide proof of spay/neuter, current vaccinations,
what attempts were made to rehome the pet, and any vital information about the pet.
A fee of $75.00 will be collected for each pet surrendered by the owner.
Hours of Operation
Customer Service (Phone Only)
Monday - Saturday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shelter Hours
MONDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TUESDAY: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
THURSDAY: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FRIDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUNDAY: Closed
Fee Schedule
Adoption Fees
| Adoptable Pet |
Fee |
| Dog, Cat, Puppy, Kitten |
$25.00 |
| Exotic Animals |
Based on size/type of animal |
| Other Pets |
$25.00 |
Important:
- Adoption fees include rabies and other vaccinations and a one-year pet license.
-
Adoption specials may be offered at the discretion of the Animal Services Director or
her designee.
Redemption Fees
| Item |
Fee |
| Boarding Fee (Per Day) |
$15.00 |
| Boarding Fee - Quarantine (Per Day) |
$25.00 |
| Animal Transportation (Per Trip) |
$25.00 |
| Owner Reclaim (1st Offense) |
$25.00 |
| Owner Reclaim (2nd Offense) |
$50.00 |
| Owner Reclaim (3rd and Subsequent Offenses) |
$100.00 |
Pet and Kennel Licensing
| License Type |
Pet |
Fee |
| One Year |
Spayed / Neutered (Dog / Cat) |
$10.00 |
| One Year |
Unaltered Pet |
$30.00 |
| One Year |
Ferret |
$10.00 |
| One Year |
Wolf |
$30.00 |
| Three Year |
Spayed / Neutered (Dog / Cat) |
$27.00 |
| Three Year |
Unaltered Pet |
$87.00 |
| Three Year |
Ferret |
$27.00 |
| Dangerous Dog License |
$500.00 |
| Kennel License |
Less Than 10 Animals |
$100.00 |
| Kennel License |
10 - 49 Animals |
$150.00 |
| Kennel License |
50+ Animals |
$200.00 |
Responsible Pet Ownership
Hernando County Ordinance Section 6-22 requires the owner of any dog, cat, wolf-hybrid, or
ferret four-months of age or older to obtain a county animal license for such animal. No
license will be issued unless such animal is inoculated against rabies, unless such animal
is exempted from vaccination as provided in Chapter 6.
How to purchase a pet license:
- In person - at the animal shelter
-
By mail - send check or money order (made out to Hernando County Sheriff's Office),
along with proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spay/neuter to 19450 Oliver
Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
-
Some local veterinarians offer licensing at time of pet's yearly examination - please
check with your vet.
Owner Fees
| Item |
Fee |
| Impound - Livestock |
$25.00 |
| Impound - Dog / Cat - First Time |
$25.00 |
| Impound - Dog / Cat - Second Time |
$50.00 |
| Impound - Dog / Cat - Third+ Time |
$100.00 |
| Owner Surrender |
$75.00 |
| Euthanasia |
$75.00 |
| Cremation (100 pounds or less) |
$25.00 |
| Cremation (over 100 pounds) |
$35.00 |
| Dangerous Dog Hearing |
$50.00 |
| Microchip |
$50.00 |
| Quarantine (all animals) |
$100.00 |
| Rabies Vaccination (spayed/neutered) One Year |
$20.00 |
| Rabies Vaccination (unaltered) One Year |
$35.00 |
| Duplicate Tag |
$5.00 |
| Trap |
$50.00 |
