Be a Part of Saving Lives

Because we have new pets arriving each week, we encourage you to visit our website often and check out our adoptable dogs and cats.

Adding a dog or cat to your family can be a 20-year commitment. Different breeds or groups display particular characteristics so it is important to research breeds, and realistically consider the time, space, training needs and resources you can regularly provide for any particular pet before you adopt.

Our current facility is only open for adoptions on certain days of the week due to parking and space availability. We are in the planning stages of building a new, larger facility to include an Adoption Center, a Receiving Center and Clinic, which will allow the Animal Safety Division to provide more services to its residents of the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County.

Click Here To See Pets Available for Adoption through Animal Safety

We will update our website with adoption dates and times for our current facility. The current adoption dates and times are as follows:

• Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch)
• Thursday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch)
• Thursday, November 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch)
• Saturday, November 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch)

*You may call and schedule an appointment for adoption during non-scheduled adoption dates at 772-462-8120* 

Our shelter is located at 3404 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce.

Listed below is general adoption information. If you have specific questions, please call us at 772-462-8120. Our team can answer questions and provide guidance to help match you with the perfect pet. Please be advised that there may be pets in our care that will have placement restrictions due to their behavior or medical status.

Minimum Requirements:

• You must be 18 years of age to adopt any animal
• Valid driver’s license or state ID including your current address
• Landlord or parent’s approval if applicable
• Please keep in mind, children and four-legged friends should be included in the final decision to adopt. We do allow meet and greets for family pet dogs. We do not offer meet and greets for cats or critters. “Get acquainted visit” with animal and household family members 12 years of age and under.
• Be aware: There is no guarantee that you will be approved for the particular pet for which you have applied. We are looking for the best fit for the pet and potential adopter. You may be encouraged to meet a different pet that may be a better fit.
• Adoption fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Our counselors and expert staff spend a lot of time helping you make a good decision about bringing home a new family member. We encourage you to be certain about your decision before finalizing your adoption.
• We reserve the right to deny any adoption application, for any reason.
• Adoption applications are “first come, first served.” We ask that you are prepared to take your pet home the same day as the adoption.

What’s Included In An Adoption

• Overall wellness examination by a licensed Veterinarian.
• All animals spayed/neutered prior to going into their new home for adoption.
• All age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming.
• Heartworm testing for dogs and feline FIV/FELV testing, if age appropriate.
• Our dogs and puppies receive regular flea, tick, and heartworm protection while in our care, and our cats and kittens receive regular flea and tick preventative.
• A microchip to help ensure a safe return if your pet ever gets lost.

Adopters must bring their own go home equipment (i.e. leash, collar/harness, carrier, etc…) when picking up their newly adopted pets. All dogs are required to go home on a appropriate leash (no retractable leashes) and a fitted collar/harness. All cats are required to go home in a secure carrier.