Santa Rosa County Animal Services

05/31/2026

Community Cat Day happening Thursday, June 4! And every Thursday in June!

50 cat limit.

Find us at 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton.

For specific questions, please give us a call. This page is not monitored 24/7 and we may miss your question. 850-983-4680.

Do not trap cats more than 24 hours before drop off - this causes great stress on the cat and may affect whether we are able to spay/neuter.

Only 3 cats per resident - first come, first served.

Must bring proof of Santa Rosa County residency.

This free spay/neuter includes a rabies shot & ear tip at no cost.

Cats MUST be in a cat trap and only one cat per trap. Cats brought in carriers or traps designed for other animals will not be accepted. This is for the safety of the cat and our staff. Please make sure cat trap is covered with a towel, blanket or sheet to reduce stress.

We can no longer accept cats in the Havahart Easy Set Cages - the handle to carry it and the handle to open it are both on top. When the trap is covered with a blanket, it is easy to grab the wrong handle, which could allow the cat to get lose.

Important dates to remember:
- Monday, June 1 - Traps are available at our shelter starting at 11:30 a.m. for a $65 deposit, cash or check only
- Thursday, June 4 - Drop off community cats at our shelter by 8 a.m.
- Friday, June 5 - Pickup your community cat(s) from our shelter between 9-10 a.m.
- Saturday, June 6 - If you rented a trap from us, please return between 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Your deposit will be returned.

We can all do our part to support humane Trap Neuter Return (TNR)!

05/30/2026

Thank you, Santa Rosa County! 🐾

Today’s low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic was a huge success, with 228 pets receiving vaccines and/or microchips to help keep them healthy, protected, and connected to their families. Peep some of the cute faces we captured waiting for their service! 👀 ☺️

A big thank you to our Animal Services team, Animal Control Officers, and volunteers who helped make this important community service possible. Together, we’re helping build a safer, healthier community for pets and the people who love them. ❤️🐶🐱

Vaccinations and microchipping are some of the most effective ways pet owners can safeguard their pets, prevent the spread of serious diseases, and increase the chances of a happy reunion if a beloved companion ever goes missing.

For more information about Santa Rosa County Animal Services and upcoming programs, visit santarosa.fl.gov/animals.

05/29/2026

TOMORROW! Pre-registration highly encouraged!

We're hosting a low-cost drive through microchip & vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 30! Get all the pawsome details below!

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, May 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and vaccinated.

Participants must be residents of Santa Rosa County and will need to show an ID. All cats need to be in a carrier, and dogs need to be on a leash and wearing a collar. For the safety of shelter staff, aggressive animals will not be eligible for services.

The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and additional species-appropriate vaccines (FVRCP & DHPP) to help prevent common illnesses, including panleukopenia in cats and parvovirus in dogs.

Costs for services are:
$10 microchip
$15 rabies vaccination
$15 additional vaccinations - FVRCP for cats and DHPP for dogs

The total of all services is $40, cash only. Pet owners who only need one or two services will only be charged for the services received. Participants are encouraged to pre-register animals online: https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/FormCenter/Animal-Services-16/2026-SRCAS-Drive-Through-Microchip-and-V-191

Those unable to register online may register in person. Microchips can take a few minutes to ensure they are properly injected and scanned. Community members wishing to participate should plan to arrive early and expect longer waits than at other drive-through clinics.

Directions for the clinic:
Participants should enter Pine Forest Road from the north end (Old Bagdad Highway) and exit from the south end of Pine Forest Road (Carroll Road). Other motorists are encouraged to seek alternative routes. Find a larger view of the map online at https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10144/Mircochip-and-Vaccine-Drive-Through-Clinic.

For more information, contact Santa Rosa County Animal Services at 850-983-4680.

05/27/2026

Our friends over at Gadsden Electrical came out this week for a fun filled pack walk. They have been a continuous supporter of our organization and we loved having them spend the morning exercising our doggies!

05/27/2026

Happy Wishlist Wednesday! 🐾

Our shelter is still caring for lots of kittens, and our good boys and girls always appreciate extra treats, toys and supplies. Every donation helps us keep tails wagging and kittens purring while they wait for their forever homes. 💙

You can shop our Amazon Wishlist here and have items shipped directly to us:
🛒https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KGJPG31PE3G4?ref_=wl_share

Not able to donate right now? Sharing this post with friends, family, and fellow animal lovers helps just as much by spreading the word. Thank you for supporting our shelter pets! 🐶🐱

05/27/2026

We want to give a huge shout out to Milton Jeepers! They came out Saturday loaded with donations in honor of Granola’s Gotcha Day. Granola was adopted from our shelter a few years back. Granola came along to supervise, and she made sure every single dog got a special pupcake too! Thanks for the support and for making our pups so happy!

05/26/2026

Check out some of these happy faces! Congratulations to our recent adopters!

05/26/2026

Our Friends of the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter group came out and treated our pups to pup cups. It is safe to say this was a hit!!!!

05/26/2026

REMINDER! Pre-registration highly encouraged!

We're hosting a low-cost drive through microchip & vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 30! Get all the pawsome details below!

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, May 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and vaccinated.

Participants must be residents of Santa Rosa County and will need to show an ID. All cats need to be in a carrier, and dogs need to be on a leash and wearing a collar. For the safety of shelter staff, aggressive animals will not be eligible for services.

The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and additional species-appropriate vaccines (FVRCP & DHPP) to help prevent common illnesses, including panleukopenia in cats and parvovirus in dogs.

Costs for services are:
$10 microchip
$15 rabies vaccination
$15 additional vaccinations - FVRCP for cats and DHPP for dogs

The total of all services is $40, cash only. Pet owners who only need one or two services will only be charged for the services received. Participants are encouraged to pre-register animals online: https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/FormCenter/Animal-Services-16/2026-SRCAS-Drive-Through-Microchip-and-V-191

Those unable to register online may register in person. Microchips can take a few minutes to ensure they are properly injected and scanned. Community members wishing to participate should plan to arrive early and expect longer waits than at other drive-through clinics.

Directions for the clinic:
Participants should enter Pine Forest Road from the north end (Old Bagdad Highway) and exit from the south end of Pine Forest Road (Carroll Road). Other motorists are encouraged to seek alternative routes. Find a larger view of the map online at https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10144/Mircochip-and-Vaccine-Drive-Through-Clinic.

For more information, contact Santa Rosa County Animal Services at 850-983-4680.

05/26/2026

Amazing opportunity through our Friends group!

We are excited to offer a limited number of FREE spay and neuter appointments for owned cats and kittens in our community through our “Spay It Forward” program!

Spaying and neutering helps reduce overcrowding, improves your cat’s health, and helps create a safer community for pets. ❤️

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application below:

https://forms.gle/RiGsWuTqd8aUEf3H9

Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, as spots are limited. Selected applicants will be contacted directly with next steps.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may need assistance! 🐱✨