Adoptions and intakes of dogs has been suspended at the Citrus County Animal Shelter due to illness

Citrus County Animal Services (CCAS) has suspended all non-emergency dog intakes, and also will not be performing dog adoptions until further notice. The suspension is a preventive measure in response to an upper respiratory outbreak at the shelter, which is also happening in other counties. There is no vaccine available for this virus, therefore, the only appropriate response is to isolate potentially sick and exposed animals, to prevent the spread of this illness

CCAS will remain open for intake and care of sick or injured dogs, cruelty case intakes, cat intake and adoptions, product and license sales, and to return stray dogs to their homes.

The Chief Veterinarian at the shelter is continuing to closely monitor the shelter population to ensure that any affected dogs receive appropriate and timely treatment.

Citizens who find stray dogs are urged to help reunite them with their owners or to temporarily house them to prevent their intake into the shelter.

For more information, please contact CCAS at (352) 746-8400.

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