Citrus County Animal Services Waives Adoption Fees Due to Overcrowding

Citrus County Animal Services (CCAS) is currently experiencing overcrowding at the shelter due to 
multiple cruelty cases. Because of this, adoption fees have been waived until further notice. 
Adoptions are available to Citrus County residents, as well as residents of other counties. Citrus 
County residents will still be required to pay a license fee of $10 while adoption fees are waived.

Those who cannot adopt are encouraged to consider fostering. Fostering allows dogs to get a break 
from the shelter environment, opens space for other animals that must come into the shelter, and 
helps staff learn more about their personalities, which can be helpful in efforts to place them in 
“forever  homes.”  Learn  more  about  their  “Fabulous  Foster  Program”  by  contacting  CCAS  or 
emailing Leigh Sweet at leigh.sweet@citrusbocc.com.
CCAS also asks that all approved rescue partners come forward to help, if possible. If a rescue 
group would like to partner with CCAS, please call the shelter or contact Colleen Yarbrough at 
colleen.yarbrough@citrusbocc.com.

The   animals   available   for   adoption   at   CCAS   are   listed   on   the   Citrus   County  
 website: www.citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/animal_services/find_a_pet.php.       
This site is updated in real-time and has the most up-to-date listings of animals available for 
adoption, so check back frequently for updates.

If you have any questions, are interested in fostering, or would like to consider adoption, please 
visit the shelter, located at 4030 South Airport Rd, Inverness, or contact CCAS at (352) 746- 8400