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Animal Shelters & Rescues in St Petersburg, FL

12 of the 51 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in St Petersburg are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Preppy Pet St Petersburg

    3148 28th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

    Indoor
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  2. Pet Pal Animal Shelter

    405 22nd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33712-1243

    Tue-Sat 11am-4:30pm

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  3. Friends of Strays Animal Shelter

    2911 47th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33714

    Wed-Sun 10am-7pm

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  4. MEOW Now

    2911 47th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33714-3131

    Wed-Sun 10am-7pm

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  5. Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue

    901 34th Ave N #7895, St Petersburg, FL 33734

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  6. Get Rescued

    3101 Beach Blvd S, St Petersburg, FL 33707

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  7. Pasadena Pet Motel

    6735 Gulfport Blvd S, St Petersburg, FL 33707-3842

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  8. Cjpaws, Inc.

    4699 Central Ave Ste 200, St Petersburg, FL 33713-8146

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  9. Dr. Liz Carter

    2001 34th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713-3607

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  10. Squirrellyaf

    2727 24th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713

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  11. A-team Trappers

    1110 Pinellas Bayway S, St Petersburg, FL 33715-1542

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  12. Cat Prison

    11601 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33716-2734

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.