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SAVE A LIFE, ADOPT A SHELTER PET

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control has many wonderful furry companions waiting to share a lifetime of love with you and your family. If you are thinking of adding a pet to your family, please visit and see what Animal Care and Control has to offer. We think you will agree we are the place to find your new best friend.

Choosing a pet is not easy - we have a large selection! Most of the animals available for adoption are hearty mixed breeds. However, purebreds are always available. Our adoption specialists will help match your lifestyle and needs with the dog or cat that suits you best. When you have found a pet you are interested in, staff will take your family members and the pet to our special 'get-acquainted' area.

All animals are adopted to qualified applicants on a first-come-first-serve basis. Adoption fees are $58 for adult dogs, $67 for puppies, and $54 for cats and kittens. Senior citizen residents of Palm Beach County, 55 years and older, are offered an adoption discount fee. Adopted dogs and cats come with a Health Care Certificate, which must be used within seven days of the adoption release date or is no longer valid. The certificate offers a free exam for your pet from one of the local partricipating veterinarians in the program and includes health care if the animal becomes sick with a shelter related illness within the first seven days of the adoption. The certificate is restricted and must be used by the adopter immediately.

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control has an easy way for residents to look for the right pet to adopt or to find lost pets. ‘Surf the Net—About a Pet’ (SNAP), a pet identification program, is available by just clicking on the paws....

Dogs for Adoption

Cats for Adoption

How to reach us:
Pet adoptions are not handled by phone. Please visit our shelter to view and interact with the adoptable pets before making a final decision about adoption.

If you have questions, feel free to contact the Adoption Office by calling (561) 233-1272 during business hours. If you live in the Boca/Delray area call, 276-1344 ext. 41272. If you live in Belle Glade/Pahokee area, call (561) 924-5656 and ask for the Adoption Office.

NOTE: The animals available for adoption are subject to change without notice. Animals may be placed in the Adoption Program, called PetPal, at any time during the day.

Here are some of the requirements to adopt animals from Animal Care and Control:

• You must complete an adoption application, which will be fully reviewed with you by professional staff. All required fees must be paid in advance before the animal is released.

• The animal may not be steirlized at the time of adoption and will need to be scheduled for spaying or neutering usually the following day. Once sterilized, the animal will be released to the new adopter the day after the spay or neuter surgery.

• You must be eighteen years of age and have a valid photo identification. You must also show proof of current address (e.g., Florida driver's license, recent utility bill, etc.).

• Certain breeds MAY require an "in-home" visit by an Animal Control Officer prior to release. These breeds include the German Shepherd, Akita, Rottweiler, Chow Chow, purebred Pit Bull Terrier and any pit mix breed.

• All adopted dogs and cats must have a collar and license tag attached, leash and/or carrying cage before being released from the shelter.

• If you rent, you must provide the name of your and phone number of the landlord and the landlord must approve of the animal being on the property/in the house.

• We accept MasterCard, VISA, local personal imprinted check or cash.

Location:
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is located at 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411 approximately 5 miles west of I-95, and immediately west of the Florida Turnpike overpass. The satellite shelter located in Pahokee, 3615 State Rd. 715, operates the newest West County Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for dogs and cats. The rabies vaccination, license tag and microchip fee is $25 for each animal sterilized. [Map]

Adoption Hours:
Main facility in West Palm Beach M-F 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing so the entire adoption process can be completed. Staff and volunteers try to find the best match for every animal and person. This involves carefully reviewing your application, performing landlord verifications where applicable and discussing with you how you plan to care for your new pet.

ADOPTION DISCLAIMER
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control makes a substantial effort to assure that adoptable animals are in good health. It is possible, however, that undetectable illnesses or conditions may be present or incubating at the time of adoption. Therefore, Animal Care and Control does not make any guarantee as to age, behavior, breed, health, temperament or ultimate size of any animal.

Main Facility
7100 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, 33411
(west of Florida Turnpike)

Shelter Hours:
M-F 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on major holidays
Shelter Map

Main Phone:
(561) 233-1200

Toll-free from Delray or Boca:
(561) 276-1344

West County Pahokee Facility:
3615 SR 715
Pahokee
(561) 924-5656 Stray/Injured Pick Up
(561) 924-5657 Spay/Neuter Clinic
Shelter Map

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