How to Contact Seminole County Animal Control

Being attacked and injured by a dog can be a distressing event, and figuring out how to get compensation for your medical bills can be challenging. Seminole County Animal Control is an important resource for any of your pet-related needs. Animal Services can help you deal with a dog bite injury, and also provides educational events and pet adoption services.

Reporting a dog bite or dangerous animal can be stressful, especially if you also need to seek compensation. DoNotPay can help you file a report and demand compensation. Here's what you need to know about Animal Control services in , Florida.

What Services Does Seminole County Animal Control Offer?

The department offers a number of services for local residents.

Dog and Cat Adoptions

Those interested in a new pet can adopt dogs and cats from Seminole County Animal Services. The pets come with basic vaccines and are listed at petharbor.com.

Animal Control Board

This is a seven-member board that includes a licensed veterinarian, a member of the Sheriff's Office and five representatives of the county. It has three responsibilities:

Handle public hearings for dangerous dogs
Handle appeals when a license or permit is denied
Advise the Director of Public Safety on animal-related issues

Educational Programs

The department offers several programs for schools and civic groups to help educate the public about how to safely interact with animals. Topics include:

Animal bite prevention
Rabies prevention
Shelter awareness
Pet care
Spay and neuter programs
Hurricane preparedness
Snake identification

Pet Licensing

Owners of dogs, cats and ferrets in Seminole County are required to maintain a valid animal license for each pet. The fee is $5 if the animal is spayed or neutered and $25 if it is not. The license needs to be renewed annually, which can be done in person, by mail or online.

Lost Pets

Anyone who finds a lost pet within Seminole County can turn the pet over to the county's Animal Services department. Those who have lost a pet are encouraged to check in with Animal Services.

Contact

Address	232 Eslinger Way Sanford, FL 32773
Phone Number	407-665-5201
Hours	The Animal Services Department is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Wednesdays from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Website	https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/county-managers-office/animal-services/

How to Handle an Animal Injury in Seminole County on Your Own

Filing a Report

To report time-sensitive issues like an animal bite, a sick or injured animal or suspected animal cruelty, call the Seminole County Animal Services dispatch line at 407-665-5201 and choose option 2.

For other animal complaints, Seminole County residents can file a report online. These complaints can include:

Stray animals
Barking or noisy animals
Animal odors

When filing these reports, you'll need to include the following information.

Your name
Your address
A phone number for follow-up
The animal owner's address, if applicable
A description of the animal, if available

Demanding Compensation

Florida is a strict liability state for dog bites, which means the laws are generally in your favor if you've been injured by a dog. If you can prove that you were injured by a dog bite, you may be able to recover compensation. There are two methods you can try.

Start by contacting the dog owner directly in writing. Describe the incident and your damages, and set a deadline for payment to encourage the dog owner to comply.
Sue in small claims court. If you can't settle the matter with the dog owner directly, you can sue for damages. Dog bite injuries are usually minor enough to qualify for small claims court, where you don't need to hire an attorney.

Easily Report an Animal Injury in Seminole County With DoNotPay

If you've been injured by a dog or other animal, dealing with the distressing experience while seeking compensation yourself can be overwhelming. DoNotPay's fast, easy and successful system allows you to report an incident and request compensation through a convenient online portal. Save yourself stress while fighting for the compensation you deserve.

How to report an animal-related incident on DoNotPay:

If you want to report an animal-related injury but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 3 easy steps:

Search "animal" on DoNotPay, find the Animal Control product, and select whether you've sustained a physical injury.
Select whether you would like to report this incident to your local government agency, or demand compensation from the pet owner.
Tell us more about the incident, including when and where you were injured, a description of the animal that caused the injury, and the contact information for the pet owner (if known).

And that's it! DoNotPay will file the demand letter or government report on your behalf with your incident details! You should hear back from them directly with further questions/confirmation regarding your demands.