Citrus County Animal Services

08/13/2026

We received an award from the National Association of Counties for the Veterinary Assistant Workforce Partnership program!

We partner with Crystal River High School to provide hands-on training and education that helps students earn their Veterinary Assistant Certificate.

We’re incredibly grateful for all the students we’ve gotten to work with so far, and look forward to how this program will continue to inspire and educate young people pursuing animal care careers 🩺🐶

07/10/2026

🥳Happy Gotcha Days to Piper, Smudge, Sam, Oliver Piglet Everest, Boom, Muddle, Puddle, Slippin Jimmy, Penny, Freddie Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne, Mio, Rowdy, River, Marmalade, Skeeter, Ocean, Ginnie, Astro, Bob, Annie, Clarice, Valka, Ashley, Tri-Pod, Satan, K.I.T.T., Trooper, Duncan, Willow, and Petey ‼ BISSELL Pet Foundation's adoption event is now through July 26, 2026 ❤ Adoption fees are waived. We are open Tuesday -Saturday 10am -5pm (closed 1-2pm) with extended hours on Thursday until 7pm. You may visit our website to view pets as we receive pets 24hrs a day. Cathy Bissell https://www.citruscounty.gov/departments/community_services/animal_services/index.php

06/26/2026

Did you know that June is National Foster a Pet Month?

Our shelter needs fosters today! We have flexible opportunities for short-term and long-term fosters. All adoption fees will be waived. Come find your foster fling this summer!

Learn more and apply at: citruscounty.gov/foster

06/24/2026

06/19/2026

Join us for our Mega Adoption Event this Saturday, June 20, 2026! Adoption fees are waived. We have tons of kittens, cats and dogs looking for their forever homes.

The shelter is open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays. We can’t wait to see you there and help you find your new best friend! 🐾 🧡

06/19/2026

Meet Leigh Sweet, our fabulous Foster and Rescue Specialist, and Mr. John Lennon! 🐱

We're always looking for fosters to help us support animals in need -- especially during kitten season! Visit citruscounty.gov/foster to learn more!

06/16/2026

The new Citrus County Animal Services facility is coming in fall 2027!

Animal Services is more than a place where animals are housed; it is a critical public service operation. The Animal Services team helps reunite lost pets with their families, supports adoptions, provides lifesaving medical care, responds to animal cruelty and neglect cases, and works with community partners to strengthen education, outreach, and responsible pet ownership.

We're grateful for all our staff, volunteers and community partners, who work together to care for thousands of animals each year. Thank you to our Commissioners, Senator Ralph Massullo, District 11, Citrus County Animal Services staff and volunteers, the Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection, the ASPCA, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, and everyone else who attended!