Animal Services Will Be Closed Tuesday

Pinellas County Animal Services will be closed May 21 for an in-service day. The shelter will be open regular hours May 22. Animal Services is located at12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

Well-Trained Bandit Found by Police, Needs Home

Well-trained Bandit, 10, is an Australian Cattle dog mix who was found as a stray by a police officer. He is the Pinellas County Animal Services Pet of the Week.

Blog: The Heat is on (or soon will be)

Pinellas County Animal Services shares hot weather tips for our furry family members. Plus, if you would like you can donate blood through Florida Blood Services today at the shelter.

Sadie's Stay at Animal Services Has Been Too Long

Sadie is a sweet pitbull mix who has been stuck without a family since November.

There's no real identifiable reason that Sadie doesn't have a home other than her breed. Sadie is a beautiful, well-behaved and loving pitbull mix who's been at the Pinellas County Animal Services since November of last year. Sadie is a cuddlebug and loves to hang out by your side. She's a low-energy pup who just wants a warm and loving family to be a part of. How to Adopt Sadie is ready to go to her forever home. She is spayed and microchipped. The adoption fee is $40 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Services always needs volunteers. Contact Kelli Becraft at …

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Patches is Well-Trained and Energetic

Patches is a perfect family dog for anyone looking for a well-trained and active playmate!

Patches is a one year old pit mix with energy to spare. Even though he's an active guy, he's also got some good training and already can sit, shake and lay down! What Patches really needs in a family is structure. As soon as he gets a family that can help set a schedule for him, he'll be able to burn off his excess energy in a good way. How to Adopt Patches is ready to go to his forever home. He is neutered and microchipped. The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Patches, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal …

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Twenty-Five Dogs Need Homes

There are twenty-five dogs at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter that could use a new home!

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the dog but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt any dog, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, …

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Save Me: Adoptable Pets From Pinellas County Animal Services

Terrific Desu Loves Toys

Meet Desu and friends at Pinellas County Animal Services.

Want a great dog?  This 3 year-old-girl is named Desu and she is terrific!  She weighs 45 pounds and she was given up by her owner who said she is housetrained and has been around and great with young children.  She gets lonely and so she would like to live with another pet or have toys to play with.  This leash trained dog is ready to start a new year with a new home.  If you bring this article with you to Animal Services, Desu can be yours for the low fee of $25.  And, remember, every single one of the pets offered for adoption at Animal Services are spayed or neutered and have all of their required shots. Visit Desu and the other cats, dogs, puppies and kittens up for adoption at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo, or see them online at www.…

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Travel Largo Roads for Harley the Beagle

Meet Harley and friends at Pinellas County Animal Services.

Harley (#293516) is a six-year-old beagle who will get your motor running!  He’s a friendly pup whose former owner’s daughter was allergic to him. Total bummer, but their loss can be your gain. Harley knows commands very well and is going to make someone a great family friend. Hit the highway and come visit him at Animal Services. If you bring this article with you to Animal Services, Harley can be yours for the low fee of $25.  And, remember, every single one of the pets offered for adoption at Animal Services are spayed or neutered and have all of their required shots. And, this week, we are bursting at the seams with many adorable and adoptable pets to choose from!  Visit Harley and the other cats, dogs, puppies and kittens up for …

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Melissa Lattman

8:47 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Pinellas County Animal Services is at 12450 Ulmerton in Largo. Their number is 727-582-2600, if you would like to check to see if Harley is still there.   more ›

Reader Spotlight: Santa Paws Meets Captain Barky

Patch highlights interactions with its readers. Today, it's this reader-posted photo from the recent Santa Paws event at Pinellas County Animal Services.

Thanks to Patch reader Hillary Markert, who posted this great photo of Santa meeting Pinellas County Animal Services mascot Captain Barky at the recent holiday event in Largo. Were you there? Take any photos? Add them to this gallery and show them off! Got photos from other events around town? Upload them to our Pics & Clips community photo album! Largo Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved! Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or add an Event to our calendar. Post a blog in our Local Voices section to let everyone know about your group, your expertise or your opinion. 

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Reader Spotlight: Jinx the Pit Bull-Terrier Mix Needs a Home

Patch highlights interactions with its readers. Today, it's this reader-posted announcement about a dog who's up for adoption.

Thanks to Patch reader Judy Elliott, who posted this announcement about Jinx, a pit bull-terrier mix in need of a home. Elliott is the rescue coordinator for Pinellas County Animal Services. Read more about Jinx and call Animal Services at 727-582-2600 if you're interested in taking him home. Largo Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved! Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or add an Event to our calendar. Post a blog in our Local Voices section to let everyone know about your group, your expertise or your opinion. 

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