Hours
 
FRONT COUNTERS
(Adoptions, lost pet search, rabies tag purchases, and investigations):

Tuesday - Friday - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday - 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Note:  Adoptions close 30 minutes prior to the shelter on weekdays

The shelter is closed to the public on Monday and Holidays.

ANIMAL INTAKE
(Side Gate):

Strays: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 3pm

OWNER SURRENDER (County residents wishing to give up their owned pets.) Tues/Wed/Friday only from 1 - 5 pm

* Valid photo ID required at time of service. 
** Animal Intake/Surrender is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.

All pets relinquished by their owners must be in compliance with the Hillsborough County ordinance for current rabies vaccination and registration tag, which is applicable to all dogs and cats four months or older. Residents not in compliance may need to stop by the Animal Services customer service desk for necessary documents.

While Animal Services has a thriving pet adoption program, it's nearly impossible to re-home all of the animals arriving on a daily basis. Before deciding to visit the County's animal surrender gate, pet owners are encouraged to consider friends or relatives who might take in their pet.  Other resources to research include local rescue groups and local shelters, such as The Humane Society of Tampa Bay.