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*The daily report is not currently accurate as we are updating our shelter occupancy for the period of time that systems were down due to the Countywide Network Interruption.

Residents can obtain County Animal Licenses online or via mail through PetData. Licenses may also be purchased in person at the HCAS facility.

Please visit www.PetData.com for more information.

Please view all of our stray and adoptable animals at  https://www.facebook.com/HernandoCountyAnimalServices/ 

Hernando County Animal Services provides dog licensing, animal sheltering, care and adoption services. All animals are fully vetted—spayed or neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and licensed (Hernando County residents only). Dogs are tested for heartworm disease. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is authorized to investigate possible animal-related law violations and take appropriate enforcement action.

Call (352) 754-6830 if you are aware of a situation that may harm or jeopardize animal welfare or be a public health or safety issue.


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MEDIA RELEASE - Hernando County Animal Services Modifies Dog Operations Until Further Notice

Post Date:01/04/2024 8:49 AM

 

MEDIA RELEASE
January 3, 2024

 

Hernando County Animal Services Modifies Dog Operations Until Further Notice

 

(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) will be operating under modified dog operations beginning Thursday, January 4, 2024, due to an upper respiratory pathogen suspected to be Canine Pneumovirus amongst our kennel population. The modification will enable isolation of sick and exposed animals to allow the virus to run its course. Hernando County Animal Services is following best practices and taking a proactive approach based on consultation with the leading University of Florida infectious disease expert. Pneumovirus exists in our community and there is currently no vaccination to provide immunity. HCAS currently has 22 dogs showing signs of upper respiratory infection consistent with Pneumovirus. So far laboratory testing has confirmed one case of Pneumovirus. Pneumovirus is generally not fatal to dogs, no animals at HCAS have passed away due to this virus. All HCAS dogs will receive supportive care during their symptomatic period. Cat operations will remain as normal. 

Modified canine services include:

• Dog adoptions, visitations, and interactions will be done by appointment.

• Dog intakes will be limited to essential dogs only including; bite quarantine dogs where the owner requests euthanasia, injured strays, stray dogs exhibiting aggressive and dangerous behavior, pre-approved owner requested euthanasia, and strays posing a risk to public safety.

• Sterilization surgeries, will be suspended until the virus clears the shelter population. 

Animal Services understands that modified dog operations will create a degree of inconvenience for citizens, we appreciate your patience as we work to protect the health and welfare of our animals and the community. The public will be notified when normal dog operations will resume.

 

For questions or more information, please contact Hernando County Animal Services at (352) 796-5062.
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