Florence Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Florence, Alabama Animal Services Guide

Florence Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Use this guide before visiting Florence Animal Shelter, officially Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services and City of Florence Animal Control in Florence, Alabama. It covers adoption hours, address, phone number, adoption fees, lost-pet recovery, surrender appointments, animal-control help, licensing, microchip tips, map directions and official links.

The fastest plan is to check adoptable pets first, call if you want one specific animal, then visit during listed office hours with ID, enough time, and safe transport supplies.

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3240 Roberson Road (256) 760-6676 Mon–Sat 11–5 Sunday 12–4 Dogs & cats $85

Fast answer: Florence Animal Shelter usually means Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services / City of Florence Animal Control at 3240 Roberson Road, Florence, AL 35630. The main phone number is (256) 760-6676. Office hours are listed as Monday through Saturday 11 AM–5 PM and Sunday 12 PM–4 PM. Dog and cat adoption fees are listed at $85, and adopters must be 19 or older with proof of identification.

Florence Animal Shelter Quick Details

These are the core details to check before adoption, reclaiming a lost pet, bringing a found animal, asking about a surrender appointment, or calling animal control.

MAP

Address

3240 Roberson Road, Florence, AL 35630.

Use the map section before leaving, especially if you are driving from outside Florence.

CALL

Main phone

(256) 760-6676.

Use this number for adoption questions, shelter services, pet food pantry questions and general animal services help.

HRS

Office hours

Monday–Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM.

Sunday: 12 PM–4 PM.

CITY

Official role

The City of Florence Animal Control Department enforces city animal ordinances and operates shelter services through Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services.

Best first step: If you want to adopt, check the official adoptable-pets section first. If you lost a pet, found a pet, need surrender help, or need animal-control help, use the matching section below instead of arriving with no plan.

What Florence Animal Shelter Helps With

Florence Animal Shelter searches can mean adoption, animal control, lost-pet recovery, pet surrender, licensing, microchip help, food assistance or foster/volunteer support. Use the right route for your situation.

Adoption

Dogs and cats

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services lists animals available for adoption and provides adoption counseling, paperwork, and pet matching support.

Lost pets

Reclaim and identification

The shelter scans stray dogs and cats for microchips and encourages owners to keep tags and microchip records updated.

Community

Licenses and pet support

Services include city pet licensing, microchip guidance, pet food pantry help when available, foster information and owner-support resources.

Location note: This guide covers Florence, Alabama. If you meant Florence, South Carolina or Florence, Kentucky, use that city’s official shelter or animal-control page instead.

Florence Animal Shelter Adoption Hours 2026

Use these hours for visitor planning, but confirm before a long drive. Holidays, staffing, animal-care needs, emergency calls and weather can affect access.

Office Hours Open daily Confirm first

Current listed public office hours

Florence Animal Services lists Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Volunteer hours are listed separately, so do not confuse volunteer access with adoption paperwork timing.

Arrive early enough to view pets, speak with staff, interact with the animal and complete paperwork.

Day	Listed Office Hours	Visitor Planning Tip
Monday	11 AM–5 PM	Good weekday option for adoption questions and pet-service planning.
Tuesday	11 AM–5 PM	Call before driving for one specific animal.
Wednesday	11 AM–5 PM	Useful for less-crowded weekday adoption visits.
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM	Good for pet search, application questions and license guidance.
Friday	11 AM–5 PM	Good before weekend interest increases.
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM	Popular visit day; arrive early if you are serious about adopting.
Sunday	12 PM–4 PM	Shorter day; do not arrive near closing for adoption paperwork.

Timing tip: The adoption page says the process takes about 30 minutes, but visitors should allow extra time to view animals, interact with the pet and complete paperwork.

How Adoption Works at Florence Animal Shelter

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services uses an adoption process that includes an application, counseling session and interaction with the animal. The goal is not only to complete paperwork, but to find a safe home match.

Check adoptable pets online

Start with the official Animal Services page and current adoptable pets. Pet availability can change quickly, especially during adoption specials or peak housing times.

Confirm your basic eligibility

Adopters must be 19 years of age or older and provide proof of identification. Restrictions may apply to residents outside Lauderdale County.

Prepare renter documents

If you lease or rent, bring a paper copy of your lease allowing pets. Proof of payment for a pet deposit may also be required.

Meet the animal and ask questions

Spend time with the pet. Ask about behavior, medical notes, spay/neuter status, heartworm testing for dogs, FeLV/FIV testing for cats, and first-week care.

Complete paperwork and pickup steps

If the animal is already spayed or neutered, it may be able to go home after adoption is complete. If not, pickup may happen after surgery.

Family decision tip: The official adoption page says a new pet should be a decision involving all family members, and children living in the home should be part of the adoption process.

Florence Animal Shelter Adoption Fees

The official adoption page lists dog and cat adoption fees at $85. Specials may run at peak housing times with low or no-cost fees, but restrictions or higher fees may apply to selected pets.

DOG

Dog adoption fee

$85 is the listed dog adoption fee.

Includes deworming.
Includes up-to-date vaccinations.
Includes heartworm testing.
Includes spay/neuter fees.
Includes rabies vaccination.

CAT

Cat adoption fee

$85 is the listed cat adoption fee.

Includes deworming.
Includes up-to-date vaccinations.
Includes FeLV/FIV testing.
Includes spay/neuter fees.
Includes rabies vaccination.

Payment note: Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services lists cash, local checks, debit cards and credit cards as accepted payment options. Always confirm current payment rules before visiting.

Lost and Found Pets Near Florence, Alabama

If your pet is missing, act quickly. Shelter photos, breed guesses and online listings may not be perfect, so owners should use multiple search methods at the same time.

If your pet is missing

Check the official Animal Services adoptable/found-pet listings frequently.
Call (256) 760-6676 and ask what information staff need.
Visit the shelter in person if your pet may be there.
Bring proof of ownership such as photos, vet records, microchip details or rabies tag information.
Update your microchip contact information immediately.

If you found a pet

Keep yourself safe and do not chase an animal into traffic.
Check for tags and ask nearby neighbors.
Call the shelter for guidance before transporting the animal.
Ask about microchip scanning and proper intake steps.
Do not permanently rehome a found pet without following local requirements.

Identification tip: Florence Animal Services recommends both microchips and collars with personalized ID tags. Correct phone numbers and updated microchip records can make reunions much faster.

Owner Surrender at Florence Animal Shelter

Florence’s Animal Services page lists animal surrender by appointment. Do not arrive with an animal without checking the current process, available space and appointment rules.

Before surrendering

Ask whether food assistance, behavior help or rehoming support could keep the pet safely at home.
Check with trusted family or friends for temporary help.
Gather vaccine records, medical history, medication information and behavior details.
Be honest about bite history, fear, aggression, illness or special needs.
Do not leave an animal outside the shelter after hours.

Appointment guidance

The official Animal Services page lists animal surrender by appointment.
It lists 256-718-5171 to schedule an appointment.
Appointment timing is listed for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM–3 PM.
Call first because capacity and procedures can change.
Ask what forms, ID and records to bring.

Do not abandon a pet: If you cannot keep an animal, call first and follow the official appointment route. Abandoning animals can put them in danger and may create legal problems.

Florence Animal Control Help and Cruelty Concerns

The City of Florence Animal Control Department is responsible for enforcing city animal ordinances. For routine questions, start with the shelter phone. For immediate danger, use emergency help.

City ordinance

Animal control

Call the shelter number and explain the exact location, animal type and situation so staff can route the concern properly.

Cruelty signs

Neglect or abuse

Concerns may include animals left without food, water or shelter, injuries, embedded collars, severe matting, abandonment or physical abuse.

Emergency

Immediate danger

If there is an active attack, severe injury, human danger or urgent public-safety risk, use emergency services first.

Call script: “I’m calling about an animal issue at [exact address/intersection]. The animal is [dog/cat/other], the situation is [loose/injured/aggressive/neglected/found], and it is happening [now/earlier today]. What should I do next?”

Florence Pet Licensing, ID Tags and Microchip Help

Licensing and identification help pets get home faster and may be required by city rules. Bring current rabies proof and spay/neuter proof when registering a pet.

3MO

Dogs and cats over 3 months

City guidance says dogs and cats over three months in Florence must be registered and licensed each year through the shelter.

$10

Altered pet license

Altered pet license options are listed as a one-year license for $10 or a lifetime license for $35.

$50

Intact pet license

If a pet is not spayed or neutered, the annual license fee is listed as $50.

Bring proof: Owners are instructed to bring proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spay/neuter when applying for reduced license options.

Pet Food Pantry, Foster and Community Support

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services lists community support programs that may help pets stay with their families or receive temporary help.

FOOD

Pet food pantry

The food assistance program provides free supplemental cat and dog food when available for people facing economic challenges.

Approval items

The pantry guidance asks for proof of income and photo ID. Call first to check availability and requirements.

FOST

Foster help

The official Animal Services page includes foster information for people who want to temporarily help shelter pets.

Pet retention tip: If cost is the reason you are considering surrender, ask about food assistance, spay/neuter support, local rescues, foster options and rehoming resources before making a final decision.

What to Bring Before Visiting Florence Animal Shelter

A better visit starts before you leave home. Bring the basics that help staff answer questions quickly and help you safely complete an adoption or reclaim.

Photo ID

Adopters must be 19 or older and provide proof of identification.

LEASE

Renter documents

If you rent, bring a paper lease copy showing pets are allowed and proof of pet deposit if required.

PAY

Payment method

Bring cash, local check, debit card or credit card, and confirm accepted payment before visiting.

CAT

Carrier

Bring a secure carrier if you may adopt or reclaim a cat.

DOG

Leash plan

Bring a leash, collar, harness or safe vehicle plan if you may adopt or reclaim a dog.

PROOF

Ownership proof

For lost-pet reclaim, bring photos, vet records, rabies certificate, microchip number or license details.

Florence Animal Shelter Map, Directions & Visit Tips

Use the map for directions to 3240 Roberson Road. Before driving, confirm the pet is still available, the service you need is open, and any appointment rules still match your situation.

Map is for visitor planning only. Use your navigation app for live traffic, route changes and parking conditions.

EARLY

Arrive early

Adoption interaction and paperwork can take time. Do not arrive near closing if you hope to adopt.

CHECK

Confirm first

Call if you are visiting for a specific pet, surrender appointment or time-sensitive animal issue.

SAFE

Plan transport

Use a carrier for cats and a secure leash or crate plan for dogs.

Choose Your Best Route Before You Call

This quick decision guide helps you avoid arriving with the wrong paperwork or calling the wrong route.

I want to adopt

Check adoptable pets, confirm the pet is still available, bring ID and payment, prepare renter documents, and arrive with enough time for interaction and paperwork.

I lost my pet

Call the shelter, check online listings, visit in person, update microchip records and bring ownership proof.

I found an animal

Keep yourself safe, check for tags, call the shelter for guidance, and ask about microchip scanning or proper intake steps.

I need to surrender

Do not walk in without a plan. Call the surrender appointment number and ask what forms and records are needed.

Common Mistakes to Avoid at Florence Animal Shelter

Most visitor frustration happens when people rely on old listings, arrive too late, skip renter documents or confuse adoption visits with surrender appointments.

Before visiting

Do not drive for one pet without checking current availability.
Do not arrive near closing if you hope to complete an adoption.
Do not forget photo ID or renter documents.
Do not confuse volunteer hours with adoption office hours.
Do not assume adoption specials apply to every pet.

Before adopting or surrendering

Do not adopt without checking lease, deposit and household rules.
Do not skip questions about behavior evaluation and medical notes.
Do not surrender without an appointment.
Do not hide bite history, illness, medication or behavior problems.
Do not forget safe transport supplies.

Official Florence Animal Shelter Links

Use official City of Florence pages for final decisions. This guide is independent and should not replace current shelter instructions.

HOMEFlorence Animal Services Main PageOfficial hub for adoptable pets, found pets, animal control, surrender, foster, volunteer, licensing and resources. HRSShelter Location and HoursOfficial address, phone number, office hours and volunteer-hours information. ADOPTAdoption ProgramOfficial adoption requirements, fees, process, included care and payment details. CTRLAnimal Control and Field ServicesOfficial animal-control and cruelty-concern information.

Source verification: Official City of Florence Animal Services pages were checked for address, phone, hours, adoption fees, adoption requirements, surrender appointment guidance, licensing, microchip tips and community resources. Always confirm directly before visiting.

Florence Animal Shelter FAQ

Where is Florence Animal Shelter located?

Florence Animal Shelter / Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services is located at 3240 Roberson Road, Florence, AL 35630.

What is the phone number for Florence Animal Shelter?

The main phone number is (256) 760-6676.

What are Florence Animal Shelter adoption hours?

Office hours are listed as Monday through Saturday 11 AM–5 PM and Sunday 12 PM–4 PM. Confirm before visiting on holidays or near closing time.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog?

The listed dog adoption fee is $85. The adoption page says the fee includes deworming, vaccinations, heartworm testing, spay/neuter fees and rabies vaccination.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

The listed cat adoption fee is $85. The adoption page says the fee includes deworming, vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, spay/neuter fees and rabies vaccination.

How old do you have to be to adopt from Florence Animal Shelter?

Adopters must be 19 years of age or older and provide proof of identification.

Do renters need documents to adopt?

Yes. If you rent or lease, the official adoption page says a paper copy of the lease allowing pets must be provided, and proof of pet deposit may also be required.

Does Florence Animal Shelter take owner surrenders?

Animal surrender is listed by appointment. The official Animal Services page lists 256-718-5171 to schedule an appointment and lists Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 AM–3 PM appointment timing.

Does Florence require pet licenses?

City guidance says dogs and cats over three months in the City of Florence must be registered and licensed each year through Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services.

Does Florence Animal Shelter offer pet food help?

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services lists a pet food pantry that provides free supplemental cat and dog food when available to people facing economic challenges.

What should I bring to adopt?

Bring photo ID, payment method, safe transport supplies, and renter documents if applicable. Bring all household decision-makers when possible.

Final Take: Check Florence Animal Shelter Details Before You Drive

Florence Animal Shelter visitors should start with the official Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services pages, then call (256) 760-6676 if they are driving for one specific pet or need service-specific instructions. The key planning details are the 3240 Roberson Road address, Monday–Saturday 11 AM–5 PM hours, Sunday 12 PM–4 PM hours, $85 dog and cat adoption fees, and the 19+ adopter ID requirement.

If you need to surrender a pet, do not walk in without an appointment. If your pet is missing, call quickly, check listings, visit in person and bring proof of ownership. If the issue is animal control, cruelty, abandonment or public safety, explain the exact location and urgency so staff can route the concern correctly.

Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services, City of Florence, Lauderdale County, any animal control agency, rescue, shelter or official pet portal. Always verify current hours, fees, pet availability, licensing rules, surrender rules and emergency instructions directly with official sources before acting.