Pasco County Animal Services Announces New Shelter Hours
Pasco County Animal Services Announces New Shelter Hours
~~Change allowing more hands-on, lifesaving work begins April 13~~
~~Change allowing more hands-on, lifesaving work begins April 13~~
LAND O’ LAKES, FL ---- Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) announces new hours for our Adoption Center beginning April 13, 2026, improving focus on dog playgroups, reducing wait time and customer service.
WHAT: New Adoption Center Hours
WHEN: Monday & Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday & Thursday | Noon – 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | Noon – 6 p.m.
Sunday | Noon – 5 p.m.
“Opening Sundays is expected to increase adoptions and return-to-home rates,” says PCAS Director Gary Herrero. “By offering additional rest time for animals and enhanced opportunities, we anticipate a reduction in kennel stress and an improved overall experience for both pets and customers.”
We’re also updating hours for the following:
- Vaccine Clinic | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 8 a.m. – Noon
- Surgery Day (fosters & rescues) | Tuesdays
Animal Control will remain on a Monday – Friday schedule, with emergency response on nights and weekends.
Pasco County Animal Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of animals and people. For more information, including a full list of programs and services, please visit our website HERE.
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Ralph Lair Intergovernmental Affairs Officer Intergovernmental Affairs Pasco County P 352-521-5116 Historic Pasco County Courthouse 37918 Meridian Avenue Dade City, FL 33525 rlair@mypasco.net www.mypasco.net  |
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