Frequently Asked Questions
Q. We are moving and can't take our cat/dog. Can we bring him to the shelter and drop him
off?
A. No, we do not accept owner surrendered pets. It is your responsibility to
re-home the pet or contact a local rescue to take the pet. A resource for pet owners who
want to re-home a pet can be found at the following link -
https://home-home.org/rehome
Q. What are your hours of operation?
A. 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
Q. How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
A. $25.00 Includes rabies vaccination,
microchip, spay/neuter. Please check our Facebook page for Daily Specials.
Q. What should I do if I find a kitten(s)?
A. Please follow this link -
Found Kittens
Q. What should I do if I find a pet?
A. Please follow this link -
Did You Find A Pet
Q. I have a lot of community cats in my neighborhood, and they keep reproducing. What should
I do?
A. Follow this link to our TNVR brochure -
TNVR
Q. How much is a pet license?
A. One Year - Spayed or Neutered Cat/Dog/Ferret $10.00
One Year - Unaltered Pet $30.00
One Year - Wolf $30.00
Three Year - Spayed or
Neutered Cat/Dog/Ferret $27.00
Three Year - Unaltered Pet $87.00
Q. I'd like to volunteer at the shelter, how would I go about that?
A. Follow this
link for volunteer opportunities -
Volunteer Opportunities
and complete a Level I volunteer application.
Q. How do I purchase a pet license?
- In person - at the animal shelter
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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
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Some local veterinarians offer licensing at the time of the pet's yearly examination -
please check with your vet.
Common questions about our TNVR program.
At Hernando County Animal Services, we are committed to reducing community cat overpopulation and improving the health and safety of both cats and our neighborhoods through our TNVR program (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return).
Q. What is TNVR?
A. TNVR is a humane and effective approach to managing community (outdoor or feral) cats. Cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies, and then returned to their original outdoor location. This process helps prevent future litters, reduces nuisance behaviors such as yowling or fighting, and promotes a healthier, more stable cat population.
Q. Which cats do we TNVR?
A. We TNVR healthy, unowned community cats that live outdoors and are not suitable for adoption or indoor living, often referred to as feral cats. These cats are typically wary of people and do not seek human contact. Owned cats and kittens that can thrive in a home environment are not returned outdoors; instead, we place them into our adoption center.
Q. Why TNVR?
1. Population control: One unspayed female cat can produce dozens of kittens in her lifetime. TNVR stops the breeding cycle and gradually reduces the number of homeless cats.
2. Health and safety: Vaccination against rabies protects both cats and the community. Spayed/neutered cats are healthier and less likely to engage in aggressive or mating-related behaviors.
3. Community harmony: TNVR helps balance the needs of people and cats by maintaining stable, healthy colonies rather than allowing populations to grow unchecked.
Q. How you can help?
A. If you notice a community cat or colony in your area, contact us to learn how you can assist with TNVR efforts or support ongoing care. Together, we can make a lasting difference for the cats and the community
