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Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Center

Hours: Mon-Sat 1-6pm; Sun 12-4pm.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Type of help
Free service
Service area
Brevard County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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The Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit runs the county animal care center and enforcement for the whole county, handling animal complaints, stray and adoptable pets, pet licensing and abuse reports. The center has an on-site animal medical center and offers free adoptions for any pet, plus lost animal reports and a foster program.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Address: 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32935

Service area: Brevard County

Hours: Mon-Sat 1-6pm; Sun 12-4pm.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit during open hours or search adoptable and stray/found pets on the website. File a lost animal report or foster application online. Report animal abuse at (321) 633-2024; administrative line (321) 633-2105, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

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Sources

Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Center official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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