At Pinellas County Animal Services, we know that keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them takes a community. We are incredibly grateful for the local veterinary practices that partner with us to make veterinary care more accessible to Pinellas County pet families.
In FY26, PCAS dedicated $100,000 from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to spay/neuter assistance. As of September 10, this investment supported the sterilization of 823 dogs and cats—a 231% increase over the 249 animals served in FY25.
Behind those numbers are hundreds of pets and families who received assistance, fewer accidental and unwanted litters, and an investment in preventing animals from unnecessarily entering an already busy shelter system.
 
Our voucher program assists financially challenged Pinellas County residents with annual household income under $51,600 and also provides veterinary assistance to Pinellas County veterans, with no income requirement for veterans. This work would not be possible without the veterinary practices that accept PCAS vouchers and provide care for these pets.
 
FY27 voucher distribution begins October 5, 2026, and we look forward to continuing this work with our veterinary community. Practices interested in learning more about becoming a PCAS voucher provider are always welcome to contact our Finance Department. Participation is straightforward: eligible residents obtain their voucher through Animal Services and schedule services with a participating provider. Once authorized services are completed, the clinic submits its invoice to PCAS for reimbursement.
For information about the program, fee schedules, reimbursement process, or becoming a participating provider, please contact pcasfinance@pinellas.gov.
Together, we can continue helping pets receive the care they need while supporting the families who love them.

Jennifer Renner, B.Sc., CPM (she/her)
Interim Director – Community Outreach & Volunteer Program Manager
Animal Services – Pinellas County Government
12450 Ulmerton Rd – Largo, FL 33774
jrenner@pinellas.gov   office  727-582-2636