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Citrus County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Inverness, FL

Animal Services provides a safe, comfortable, and humane environment for all animals in our care. We promote adoptions, responsible pet ownership, and community involvement while working towards reducing pet overpopulation in our community. We strive to reunite lost pets with their owners, determine the most appropriate outcome for animals in our care, provide veterinary forensic evidence, and maintain evidence for cruelty cases. Animal Services is also responsible for protecting people and pets in our community from health-related issues and ensure the public’s safety.

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Address
4030 S. Airport Rd
Inverness, FL 34450
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4030 S. Airport Rd

Inverness, FL 34450

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Adoptable pets at Citrus County Animal Services

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Buddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Inverness, FL
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Kane

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Inverness, FL
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Cooper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs
Inverness, FL
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Abel

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Inverness, FL
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GUNNER Avail. 5/14/25

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Inverness, FL
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Lily

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Inverness, FL

Shelter FAQs

We are located in Inverness and primarily serve the surrounding cities of Floral City, Lecanto, Beverly Hills, Crystal River, Homosassa and Dunnellon. We also regularly have adopters from outside the County, from Tampa Bay, Ocala, Brooksville and Orlando.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Take the Pet Home
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All adopters must be at least 18 years old. The adoption fee is $60 for a dog and $35 for a cat. Those living within Citrus County, FL. will also purchase a $10 county license fee. All pets are spayed/neutered, current on age and species appropriate vaccinations and flea and heartworm prevention. Kittens under 6 months of age are tested for Feline Leukemia (FeLV), and Cats over 6months of age are tested for FeLV and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Dogs over 6 months of age are tested for heartworm disease. If the dog is heartworm positive, the treatment will be provided by our Veterinarian, at no cost to the adopter, sponsored by our generous community partner Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection (CCFAP).

Adoption application

https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/animal_services/adoption_information.php

Pets at shelters & rescues near Citrus County Animal Services

Rescue Dogs Dream Inc.

Inverness, FL 34450

Greyhound Advancement Center

PO Box 1018,
San Antonio, FL 33576

Destination Furever Home

26542 Foamflower Blvd,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Leesburg, FL
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Scrappy-Doo

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ocala, FL
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Jarvis

Jack Russell Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Leesburg, FL
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Buddha & Pepper

Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise

Male, 2 yrs
Eustis, FL
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Murphy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Lake Panasoffkee, FL
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Dottie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Zephyrhills, FL

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