Hernando County Sheriff's Office - Animal Services

12/07/2025

FOUND ANIMAL

The pet pictured below was located on 12/7/2025 at approximately 4:40 PM, and was found at 1120 SHENANDOAH LN SPRING HILL.

ADULT FEMALE TAN LONG HAIR CHIHUAHUA.

If this pet belongs to you, or to someone you know, please contact the animal shelter at 352-796-5062.

The animal can be found at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Services shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street, Brooksville, within the next few hours. Owners should contact the shelter by phone (352-796-5062) to obtain information, or in person to retrieve their pet. Proof of ownership will be required along with proof of rabies vaccination and county license.

Additional charges can occur without proof of vaccination and license.

To see all available pets in our shelter, please follow the link below - https://24petconnect.com/HernandoCountyAdoptablePets

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

FOUND ANIMAL

The pet pictured below was located on 12/7/2025 at approximately 3:30 PM, and was found at 2240 COMMERCIAL WAY SPRING HILL.

ADULT FEMALE BLACK PIT MIX.

If this pet belongs to you, or to someone you know, please contact the animal shelter at 352-796-5062.

The animal can be found at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Services shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street, Brooksville, within the next few hours. Owners should contact the shelter by phone (352-796-5062) to obtain information, or in person to retrieve their pet. Proof of ownership will be required along with proof of rabies vaccination and county license.

Additional charges can occur without proof of vaccination and license.

To see all available pets in our shelter, please follow the link below - https://24petconnect.com/HernandoCountyAdoptablePets

12/07/2025

Yesterday was a fantastic turnout at the Christmas tree lighting event on Main Street. So many cat and dog adoptions happened. We are so greatful for each and every one. Happy Tails!

12/06/2025

FOUND ANIMAL

The pet pictured below was located on 12/6/2025 at approximately 5:35PM, and was found at 10471 Mahoning Ave, Weeki Wachee.

Adult female retriever mix.

If this pet belongs to you, or to someone you know, please contact the animal shelter at 352-796-5062.

The animal can be found at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Services shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street, Brooksville, within the next few hours. Owners should contact the shelter by phone (352-796-5062) to obtain information, or in person to retrieve their pet. Proof of ownership will be required along with proof of rabies vaccination and county license.

Additional charges can occur without proof of vaccination and license.

To see all available pets in our shelter, please follow the link below - https://24petconnect.com/HernandoCountyAdoptablePets

12/06/2025

Tonight’s the night! Come find us at the Brooksville Main St Christmas Tree Lighting. We’re bringing some amazing adoptable pups who are hoping to spend the holidays in a loving home. Come share some joy and meet the dogs! 🐶🎄🐾

📍We will be at the store front at 21 N. Main St, next to the old Suntrust drive thru from 3pm-9pm.

12/05/2025

Sheriff Al Nienhuis is with Brooksville Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting prep, where we will be having another pop up pet store at 21 N Main Street Brooksville on Saturday.

12/05/2025

FOUND ANIMAL

The pet pictured below was located on 12/5/2025 at approximately 12:28 PM, and was found at Buczak Rd Brooksville, near Centrailia Rd.

Adult male black and tan german shepherd.

If this pet belongs to you, or to someone you know, please contact the animal shelter at 352-796-5062.

The animal can be found at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Services shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street, Brooksville, within the next few hours. Owners should contact the shelter by phone (352-796-5062) to obtain information, or in person to retrieve their pet. Proof of ownership will be required along with proof of rabies vaccination and county license.

Additional charges can occur without proof of vaccination and license.

To see all available pets in our shelter, please follow the link below - https://24petconnect.com/HernandoCountyAdoptablePets

12/05/2025

🐾 🏡 𝐏 𝐔 𝐏 𝐃 𝐀 𝐓 𝐄 🐾 🏡

Update on Bell, now Bella:

Wanted too give alittle update. Bella girl is doing amazing! Shes even gained alittle weight 🤭She is the most loveable pup ever and loves snuggling with her human 💖 She settled well with the other dogs and loves playing chase with our Goldendoodle 💖 She also has now learned too bark lol its a gentle bark but has fun chasing the neighbors dogs up and down the fence 🫶 She was the perfect match and we love her so very much!

12/05/2025

🏈🐾 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 🐾🏈

The Hernando County BARKANEERS are making BIG moves in their Adoption Draft! 🐶
Our top pick is ready to trade the kennel for a couch - and they’re looking for their forever team.

🚨 Now accepting applications from loving coaches (aka adopters).🚨

12/05/2025

FOUND ANIMAL
The pet pictured below was found on 12/4/25 at approximately 06:00pm, in the area of Jenkins Ave in Brooksville,
Adult female Brindle Pit A004736
If this pet belongs to you, or to someone you know, please contact the animal shelter at 352-796-5062.
The animal can be found at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Services shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street, Brooksville, within the next few hours. Owners should contact the shelter by phone (352-796-5062) to obtain information, or in person to retrieve their pet. Proof of ownership will be required along with proof of rabies vaccination and county license.
Additional charges can occur without proof of vaccination and license.
To see all available pets in our shelter, please follow the link below - https://24petconnect.com/HernandoCountyAdoptablePets