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 exhibit distinct characteristics, so it is important to research breeds and realistically consider the time, space, training needs, and resources you can consistently 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

Adoptions are facilitated by appointment to ensure staffing availability between the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch) Monday through Saturday; excluding County holidays. 

*You may call and schedule an appointment for adoption 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 parents’ approval if applicable
• Please keep in mind that children and four-legged friends should be included in the final decision to adopt. We allow meet-and-greets for family pets. We do not offer meet-and-greets for cats or other animals. “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 the 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.” Please be prepared to take your pet home on the same day as the adoption.

What’s Included In An Adoption

• Overall wellness examination by a licensed Veterinarian.
• All animals are 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 must go home on an appropriate leash (no retractable leashes) and a fitted collar/harness. All cats must travel home in a secure carrier.