Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Animal Control

01/02/2026

Found on NW 9TH DRIVE

01/02/2026

🐾 Happy Tails to Darla! 🐾
We are so excited to share that sweet Darla is headed off to her next chapter! 💕
Wishing her a life filled with love, comfort, and all the happiness she deserves.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Darla’s happy ending possible.

12/31/2025

🎉 Happy Update! 🎉

Coco, aka Mira, has been reclaimed by her family! 🐾💖
We’re so happy this sweet girl is back where she belongs. Thank you to everyone who shared her post and helped spread the word—your support makes reunions like this possible!

— Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control

12/31/2025

🐾 Happy Tails to Archie! 🐾

Archie is headed to rescue and one step closer to finding his forever home! We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this new beginning possible. Wishing Archie all the love and care as he starts his next chapter. ❤️🐶

12/31/2025

💚⭐️🐾Happy New Year’s Eve from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control! 🐾⭐️💚

As we ring in the New Year, let’s keep our pets safe, calm, and protected. Fireworks and celebrations can be stressful and dangerous for animals. Please keep these pet safety tips in mind tonight:

🐶 Keep pets indoors during fireworks and loud celebrations

🏷️ Make sure collars, ID tags, and microchips are up to date

🏠 Create a safe, quiet space with familiar blankets or toys

🔊 Turn on TVs or music to help drown out loud noises

🚫 Do not leave pets outside unattended

🧠 Never force pets to “face” their fear—comfort them calmly

🐕‍🦺 Walk dogs earlier in the evening before fireworks begin

If your pet becomes lost or you see an animal in distress, please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office immediately.

✨ From all of us at HCSO Animal Control — Happy New Year and stay safe! ✨

12/30/2025

🐾 New Statewide Animal Cruelty Database 🐾
(Dexter’s Law)

📌 What It Is
Florida is creating its first statewide public registry of people convicted of animal cruelty. This will allow the public to search for individuals convicted of animal abuse across the state — to other criminal offender registries.

📅 When It Launches
• The database is required to be publicly available by January 1, 2026 on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) website.

📋 What It Will Include
The registry will list individuals who were found guilty, or pled guilty or no contest to animal cruelty convictions under Florida Statutes §828.12. It will include details like names, conviction information, and potentially photographs.

🐕 Purpose
• Helps shelters, rescues, and pet owners vet potential adopters or pet buyers.
• Helps law enforcement and the public identify repeat offenders.
This law is known as “Dexter’s Law” (House Bill 255), named after a dog whose abuse death helped inspire the legislation.

📍 Reporting & Enforcement
Even if a case isn’t in a database yet:
• You can report suspected cruelty to local animal control, police, or county sheriff’s office.

🐾 Animal Cruelty in Florida: What You Should Know 🐾

Animal cruelty is a serious crime in Florida, and new tools are being put in place to help protect animals and hold offenders accountable.

🔹 Animal Cruelty is a Crime
Under Florida law, intentionally abusing, neglecting, or causing unnecessary suffering to an animal is a criminal offense and can result in arrest, fines, and jail or prison.
🔹 Statewide Animal Cruelty Database Coming Soon
Florida has passed legislation (known as Dexter’s Law) creating a statewide animal cruelty database.
✔️ This registry will list individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses
✔️ It will be publicly accessible through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
✔️ Expected to be available by January 1, 2026

🔹 Why This Matters
• Helps protect animals
• Assists shelters and rescues with safe adoptions
• Increases accountability and awareness
• Supports law enforcement efforts statewide

🚨 See Something, Say Something🚨
If you suspect animal abuse or neglect:
📞 Contact Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control 386.855.1323
📞 Call HCSO at 386-792-1001

Together, we can protect those who cannot protect themselves

12/30/2025

12/30/2025

12/30/2025

🎉 Happy Tails Alert! 🐾

Celebrate with us as our sweet Chester headed out to rescue today! ❤️
This good boy is off to begin his next chapter, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

A heartfelt thank you to Thelma and Louise for giving Chester this incredible opportunity and for all you do to help animals find loving futures. 🐶✨

Wishing Chester a lifetime of love, comfort, and adventure!

12/29/2025

🐾 Adopt, Don’t Shop! 🐾

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control has amazing pets waiting for their forever homes! 🐶🐱 Every adoption or foster makes room for another animal in need — and you just might meet your new best friend. ❤️

Whether you’re ready to adopt or want to foster, there’s an animal that’s the perfect match for you. Stop by the shelter, meet these wonderful pets, and be the reason one more tail keeps wagging!

📍 Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control, 940 Oak Street, Jennings
📅 Visit during adoption hours Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th or call ahead for more info - hours 8:00 - 4:30
📞 386-855-1323

Let’s spread the word and help every pet find the loving family they deserve! 🏡🐕🐾

12/27/2025

This sweet French Bulldog, Coco, was found last night at Fast Track in Jasper. She is safe and currently in the care of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control.

If Coco belongs to you or someone you know, please contact HCSO Animal Control as soon as possible so she can be reunited with her family.

📞 Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control or HCSO at 386-792-1001
(Please share to help Coco find her way home!)

12/24/2025

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control will be closed for the Christmas holiday from December 24th through December 26th.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 29th.

🚨 Animal Emergency:
If you experience an animal-related emergency during this time, please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 386-792-1001.

🎅🎁 We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday season