Animal Control

Overview

First and foremost, we are public servants. Protecting people from animals and animals from people.

Announcements

Upcoming Events!

Dog Adoption
Nocatee Farmers Market
Saturday 1/18/25 – 10am-1pm

Dog and Cat Adoption
Petco at Durban Pavillion
Saturday 1/25/25 – 10am-2pm

Dog Adoption Hosted by K9 Warriors
Francis Field
Saturday 2/1/25 – 10am-2pm

Trails and Tails
Mccullough Creek Preserve
Saturday 2/1/25 – 9am-12pm

Join us for a fun hike through a local park, where you’ll discover cool facts about plants, animals, and the great outdoors. But that’s not all—along the way, you’ll be joined by adorable, adoptable dogs who are ready to explore with you! Led by our County Naturalist, you’ll get some fresh air and exercise and spend time with cute pups who could be your new best friend. Plus, if you’re thinking about adopting, you’ll have the chance to connect with these lovable dogs! Perfect for families, nature lovers, and dog fans! Come for the hike, stay for the pups! Please No Personal Pets.

Cat Adoption Event
Bartram Trail Library
Friday 2/14/25 – 12pm-3pm

Monthly Newsletter

Check out our monthly newsletter with our featured adoptable pets, pet safety tips, and more!

January Newsletter

Become a Volunteer!

Adults and teens who wish to become an approved volunteer, please visit the Ways You Can Help webpage for more information.

Looking for a new feline friend?

You can meet Pet Center adoptable cats and kittens at PetSmart and Pet Supermarket in St. Augustine!

Do you have an Instagram Account?

Please follow St. Johns County Pet Center! All of us here at the Pet Center, appreciate your support!

Friends of the Pet Center

Friends of the Pet Center is a non-profit organization that supports the St Johns County Pet Adoption & Holding Center and its animals in our community. See adoptable pets and find ways you can help too by visiting the Friends of the Pet Center Facebook Page.

Have a concern or request for Animal Control?

Submit and track it online with the P.R.I.D.E reporting system or call us at (904) 209-6190.

Adopt Your New Best Friend!

There are a wide variety of dogs and cats just waiting to join a loving home. You can bring your family members, human and furry; to interact with a potential adoptee to help be sure it’s a good fit. Come visit us soon!