Marion County, FL
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Marion County
Animal Services
5701 SE 66th ST.
Ocala, FL 34480
Animal Center:
352-671-8700
Animal Control:
352-671-8727
After-Hours Emergencies:
352-732-9111
Fax:
352-671-8717
Hours
Animal Center Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Adoption kennels close half hour before front office
- Animal Control is always available
Pet licenses & microchips
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Now offering online pet licensing!
The county pet license tag can be be purchased and renewed online.
Facts about pet licenses
- Licensing your pet is the law. County law states that animal owners must register their cats, dogs, and ferrets that are four months of age or older with a county license (Marion County Code, chapter 4, sections 8-9). If you don't have a license for your pet, you could receive a citation and a fine; beginning at $100.
- Licensing your pet helps it find its way home. The county license acts as a secondary form of identification in case your pet becomes lost or injured.
- Licensing your pet helps keep it safe from disease. The county license is proof that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies, keeping your pets and others safe from disease. Indoor-only animals are not exempt from the licensing law.