Peggy Adams West Palm Beach Animal Shelter & Control 2026
If you are trying to adopt a dog or cat, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is the shelter you are probably looking for. Its Pet Adoption Center is at 3200 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, with adoptions open daily from 11 AM to 6 PM.
If your problem is a loose dog, animal attack, cruelty complaint, dangerous animal, bite investigation or another enforcement issue, the correct agency is Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control — not Peggy Adams. This guide keeps those two routes separate so you do not lose time calling the wrong place.
Peggy Adams vs. Palm Beach County Animal Control
These organizations work in the same county but are not the same organization. This distinction matters most when a pet is loose, injured, biting, being neglected or involved in an enforcement issue.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Palm Beach County. Peggy Adams states that it does not receive city, state or federal government funding.
Use Peggy Adams for pet adoption, its limited-admission pet intake, Wellness Clinic, spay/neuter, TNVR, pet-support resources, training, foster/volunteer programs and related nonprofit services.
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
This is the county government enforcement and field-response agency. PBCACC says its field-services jurisdiction covers all 38 municipalities plus unincorporated Palm Beach County.
Use PBCACC for animal-control complaints, dangerous animals, animal cruelty/neglect, attacks and bites, injured stray animals, nuisance cases and other county enforcement matters.
Start With the Right Door
Want a dog or cat?
Browse current Peggy Adams pets, then visit the adoption center between 11 AM and 6 PM.
Your pet is missing?
Search Peggy Adams/Petco Love Lost information and Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control records immediately.
Loose, dangerous or neglected animal?
Call Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control at 561-233-1200, press 0.
Vaccines or preventive care?
Use the Peggy Adams Wellness Clinic appointment process. It is not a full-service sick-pet or emergency hospital.
Peggy Adams Hours & Phone Numbers
Peggy Adams publishes separate hours for adoption, admissions, administrative services, its Wellness Clinic and TNVR. Do not assume one department’s hours apply to another.
| Department | Current hours | Phone / rule |
|---|---|---|
| Pet adoptions |
Daily 11 AM–6 PM |
561-686-6656 |
| Admissions |
Daily 10 AM–6 PM |
561-686-9797 Appointment only |
| Wellness Clinic |
Monday & Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM |
561-472-8814 Appointment only |
| TNVR |
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–9 AM |
561-686-9797 Appointment only |
| Administrative office |
Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM |
561-686-3663 |
How to Adopt From Peggy Adams in West Palm Beach
Peggy Adams currently says adoptable animals can normally go home the same day and that a separate adoption application is not required. The practical process is simple, but choosing your pet before you arrive can save time.
Browse currently available pets
Start with the official Peggy Adams adoptable-pet listings . Save the names or profiles of several animals that may fit your household because availability can change before you arrive.
Read the official adoption process
Open the Peggy Adams adoption-process page to confirm today’s standard fees, requirements and any temporary adoption promotion.
Bring the people involved in the decision
Peggy Adams recommends bringing other household members, including children, when meeting pets so your family can make the decision together.
Visit during adoption hours
Go to the Pet Adoption Center at 3200 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Adoption hours are currently 11 AM–6 PM every day.
Meet the animal and talk with an Adoption Coordinator
Discuss the animal’s known medical history, behavior, activity needs and any special needs. Use this conversation to decide whether the match fits your actual home and routine.
Show your identification
The current process requires a U.S. government-issued photo ID, and the adopter must be at least 18 years old.
Prepare for a same-day trip home
Peggy Adams says adoptable animals can be available to go home the same day. Before visiting, have a safe carrier, leash or other appropriate transport arrangement ready for the type of pet you hope to adopt.
Peggy Adams Adoption Fees 2026
These are the standard fees currently published on Peggy Adams’ adoption-process page. Special campaigns may temporarily reduce or waive them.
| Pet | Published age/size category | Standard fee |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 5 months old or younger | $450 |
| Small adult dog | 6 months or older; small-dog category | $300 |
| Medium / large adult dog | 26 lbs. and 6 months or older | $150 |
| Kitten | 5 months old or younger | $175 |
| Adult cat | 6 months old or older | $50 |
What Is Included With a Peggy Adams Adoption?
Core published benefits
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Registered HomeAgain microchip
- 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance
- Starter bag of pet food
- Ongoing adoption support
Core published benefits
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Registered HomeAgain microchip
- 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance
- Starter bag of pet food
- Ongoing adoption support
Animal Control & Emergency Contacts in West Palm Beach
Peggy Adams is not the county enforcement agency. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control handles animal-control field services across the county, including all municipalities and unincorporated areas.
| Situation | Correct contact | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Routine animal-control complaint |
PBC Animal Care & Control 561-233-1200 , press 0 |
Use for enforcement and field-service routing. |
| Animal cruelty or neglect | 561-233-1200 , press 0 | PBCACC accepts cruelty and neglect complaints. |
| Animal attack or bite | 561-233-1200 , press 0 | PBCACC specifically lists animal attacks and bites among services routed through this number. |
| Rabies observation / quarantine information | 561-233-1215 | Palm Beach County lists this route for quarantine of dogs and cats for rabies observation. |
| Immediate danger to a person | 911 | Use emergency services for an active attack or other immediate life-safety emergency. |
| West Palm Beach police non-emergency matter | 561-822-1900 | This number is for incidents inside the City of West Palm Beach. |
Official field-service information: Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control Field Services .
Lost or Found a Pet in Palm Beach County?
A missing pet can move quickly across neighborhood boundaries. Search both Peggy Adams resources and the county shelter database rather than assuming the nearest shelter has the animal.
Check identification first
If you found a pet, look for an ID, local license or rabies tag if it is safe to do so. Peggy Adams says a pet without an visible ID can be brought to Peggy Adams or a veterinary office to be scanned for a microchip.
Use the official Peggy Adams lost/found guide
Open Peggy Adams Lost & Found for its current instructions and links.
Search and report through Palm Beach County
Use Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control to search county animals and file the appropriate lost/found report.
Use Petco Love Lost
Peggy Adams also directs owners to Petco Love Lost for photo-based searching and lost/found pet reports.
Update the microchip company
If your pet is microchipped, make sure your current phone number and contact details are attached to the chip registration.
Surrendering or Rehoming a Pet Through Peggy Adams
Dogs and cats from Palm Beach County
Peggy Adams states that it cannot accept exotic animals, livestock, reptiles or wildlife through this pet-rehoming program.
$50 per pet or litter
The official rehoming page currently asks for a $50 non-refundable care fee per pet/litter for owner-rehomed animals at the appointment.
Review alternatives before surrender
Open the official Peggy Adams Pet Rehoming page . It links to training, behavior help, veterinary resources, Peggy’s Pantry and direct-home placement options.
Confirm that your animal fits its intake scope
This particular intake program is for dogs and cats from Palm Beach County. Limited capacity means an appointment is not the same as guaranteed immediate placement.
Complete the appropriate intake form
Peggy Adams provides separate dog and cat intake forms on its Pet Rehoming page. For animals over four months old, its instructions say to complete one form per animal.
Book the appointment
After completing the applicable intake form, follow the official booking path. Admissions are currently open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM by appointment only. Admissions phone: 561-686-9797.
If a Peggy Adams Adoption Is Not the Right Match
Appointment-based return
Peggy Adams currently says animals adopted within the last 90 days can be returned by appointment.
The adopter may receive either a refund of the adoption fee to the original form of payment or an Adoption Exchange certificate.
Valid for one year after adoption
The published exchange certificate can cover the fee of a new Peggy Adams adoption and is valid for one year after the original adoption.
For an adoption older than 90 days, Peggy Adams directs users to its general Pet Rehoming process.
Official return information: Peggy Adams Pet Returns .
Peggy Adams Wellness Clinic: Appointments, Hours & Exam Fee
The public Wellness Clinic is located in the Grace Pavilion at 3100 North Military Trail, next to the main Peggy Adams campus. This clinic focuses on vaccines and preventive care.
Open the official clinic page
Start at the Peggy Adams Wellness Clinic .
Complete the Appointment Application
Peggy Adams says the application redirects you to its scheduling calendar after the form is completed.
Pay the $32 deposit
The current clinic page lists a $32 deposit that is applied as the exam fee. Vaccines and preventive products cost extra.
Cancel at least 48 hours ahead if plans change
Peggy Adams says cancellation at least 48 hours in advance is required for a full deposit refund.
Do not arrive late
The clinic warns that arriving more than five minutes late may cause the appointment to be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
Peggy Adams Spay & Neuter Prices
The following surgery prices are currently shown on the official Peggy Adams spay/neuter page. Optional vaccines, testing and preventive services can add to the total.
| Pet / program | Current listed price | Published inclusion / note |
|---|---|---|
| Dog • 24.9 lb or less | $160 | Surgery, pain medication and cone. |
| Dog • 25–49.9 lb | $210 | Surgery, pain medication and cone. |
| Dog • 50–70 lb | $260 | Surgery, pain medication and cone. |
| Cat | $90 | Surgery, pain medication and microchip. |
| Fix-A-Bull | Free | Limited appointments for owned Pit Bull-type dogs in Palm Beach County; official page also lists vaccines and heartworm testing with this program. |
Who Leads Veterinary Medicine at Peggy Adams?
Dr. Maria Serrano — Director of Veterinary Medicine
Peggy Adams’ current official leadership page identifies Dr. Maria Serrano as Director of Veterinary Medicine.
This does not mean Dr. Serrano personally sees every Wellness Clinic client, and the official page reviewed for this guide does not publish an individual public appointment schedule or consultation fee for her. Therefore none is invented here.
Leadership source: Peggy Adams About Us .
Other Peggy Adams Programs That May Prevent a Surrender
Sometimes the real problem is not that a family wants to give up a pet; it is food cost, behavior, temporary hardship or access to basic care. Peggy Adams publishes several support routes worth checking first.
Peggy’s Pantry
Pet-food assistance is part of Peggy Adams’ community-resource network for qualifying local families.
Training resources
Peggy Adams offers behavior and training resources that may help when the problem is manageable behavior rather than permanent incompatibility.
TNVR
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return appointments are currently listed Monday through Friday, 7:30–9 AM, by appointment.
Map to Peggy Adams Pet Adoption Center
3200 N Military Trail
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
3200 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Use this address for the Pet Adoption Center.
Grace Pavilion • 3100 N Military Trail
The Wellness Clinic page specifically lists the Grace Pavilion at 3100 North Military Trail.
If your visit is for an appointment rather than adoption, confirm your appointment instructions before parking and checking in.
Other Florida Animal Shelter Guides
Animal-control jurisdiction follows the place where the incident or animal is located. If your situation is outside Palm Beach County, use the local agency for that area rather than Peggy Adams or PBCACC.
Miami-Dade County
Heading south? Use our Miami Animal Shelter & Control guide for the Miami-Dade public shelter and animal-services route.
Lee County / Fort Myers
For southwest Florida, see the Lee County animal shelter guide for county adoption and animal-control information.
Cape Coral
If you need the nonprofit shelter/clinic route in Cape Coral, use our Cape Coral Animal Shelter guide .
St. Petersburg
For Pet Pal and the separate Pinellas County animal-services route, use our Pet Pal Animal Shelter guide .
Official Peggy Adams & Palm Beach County Resources
Most practical information is already summarized above. Use these first-party pages for current animal availability, appointment booking, temporary promotions, forms and day-of updates.
Peggy Adams West Palm Beach FAQ
1. What are Peggy Adams adoption hours in 2026?
Peggy Adams currently lists adoption hours as 11 AM to 6 PM every day of the week at its West Palm Beach Pet Adoption Center.
2. Where is Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League located?
The main Pet Adoption Center is at 3200 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. The Wellness Clinic is listed separately in the Grace Pavilion at 3100 North Military Trail.
3. Do I need an application to adopt from Peggy Adams?
Peggy Adams currently says adoptable animals can go home the same day and do not require a separate adoption application. You will still work with an Adoption Coordinator and complete the required adoption process.
4. How old do I have to be to adopt?
The current Peggy Adams adoption process requires the adopter to be at least 18 years old and present a U.S. government-issued photo ID.
5. How much does it cost to adopt from Peggy Adams?
Standard published fees are $450 for puppies five months or younger, $300 for small adult dogs, $150 for medium/large adult dogs, $175 for kittens five months or younger and $50 for adult cats. Temporary promotions can reduce or waive these fees.
6. Is Peggy Adams the animal-control agency for West Palm Beach?
No. Peggy Adams is an independent nonprofit shelter and rescue. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is the government animal-control agency and says its field-services jurisdiction covers all Palm Beach County municipalities and unincorporated areas.
7. What number should I call for Palm Beach County Animal Control?
Call Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control at 561-233-1200 and press 0 for field-service and enforcement routing. Call 911 when a person is in immediate danger.
8. Can I surrender my pet to Peggy Adams?
Peggy Adams accepts dogs and cats from Palm Beach County by appointment only and describes itself as a limited-admission shelter. Its current rehoming page lists a $50 non-refundable care fee per pet or litter for owner-rehomed animals.
9. Does Peggy Adams have a public veterinary clinic?
Yes. Its Wellness Clinic provides vaccinations and preventive care by appointment on Monday and Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The clinic says it does not diagnose or treat illnesses, allergies or complex medical conditions.
10. Who is the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Peggy Adams?
Peggy Adams’ current leadership page lists Dr. Maria Serrano as Director of Veterinary Medicine. The public pages reviewed for this guide do not publish an individual appointment schedule or consultation fee for her.
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