Seminole County Animal Services

Sanford, FL

Seminole County's animal services shelter in Sanford, handling stray intake, animal control and adoptions for the county north of Orlando.

Adoption fee From $5

Hours Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm; closed Sunday

Areas served Seminole County, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $5

Cats needing sterilization or already sterilized by Animal Services: $60; cats already sterilized before arrival: $10. Pet Pal Program (65+, disabled, active/retired military): $5.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Seminole County Animal Services at (407) 665-5201 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Seminole County at a glance

Population 481,470

Housing units 199,565

Est. households with a cat 60,107

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats needing sterilization (or already sterilized by Animal Services) are $60; cats already sterilized before arrival are $10. Seniors 65+, disabled individuals, and active/retired military qualify for $5 adoptions through the Pet Pal Program.

What are your hours?

Open Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm, closed Sunday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Seminole County Animal Services at (407) 665-5201 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.