Lee County Animal Services
In 2006 more than 16,000 animals (approximately 8,000 dogs and 8,000 cats) became temporary guests of Lee County Animal Services. This figure increases each year. Some pets are brought in by their owners. Some are picked up by Animal Services' Officers. Some are brought in by concerned and/or disgruntled neighbors. Some are brought to Animal Services because they are sick, injured, or have bitten someone.
If your pet is missing, please visit Animal Services at 5600 Banner Drive (next to the Sheriff's Dept. off Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.). Our hours for the intake of lost or relinquished animals are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our hours for claiming lost pets are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 4:00, Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Animal Services is closed Sundays and most holidays.
At any time up to 300 animals are provided care at the shelter and we take in between 1,300 and 1,500 animals each month. To assist you in identifying your pet, you can click on "Search for a Lost Pet" on our home page or click here to go immediately to begin a lost pet search. Animals are list by breed and description. Please remember they will be listed by the breed or mix that we think represents the animal. It may be different from what you know the breed to be. Whenever possible we try to have pictures available of the animals we have taken in. Pictures are provided for as many pets as possible to aid owners in identifying their pets. Even when available, photos are not intended to replace in-person, visual identification. The only way to positively identify your pet is to come to the shelter in person to identify and claim your pet. We also cannot positively identify your pet over the phone. Many pets fit the same description. You must identify your pet in person.
If the pet is wearing a Lee County license or has a Microchip ID, Animal Services will attempt to contact the owner. The cost to redeem your dog, or cat will depend on whether it is habitually at large, is vaccinated for rabies, and has a currently Lee County license. We will require proof of ownership and personal identification. Stray animals are held for five days to give owners an opportunity to claim their pets. Beyond the five-day holding period pets are held as space is available. Please do not delay looking for your pet based upon our hold times. Your chances of finding a missing pet are best when you conduct a thorough search as soon as possible.
Some helpful tips:
Visit our shelter at least every 3 days.
Advertise in the "lost" ads of your local newspaper.
Check newspaper "found" ads.
Post flyers at area stores.
Call veterinarians in your area.
Call emergency animal clinics (listed in the yellow pages).
To create a poster of your lost pet click here and select pet poster.
Animal Services Home Page