Did you know the City of South Daytona has an Animal Control Services Team?

Our Animal Control Services Team sets an extremely high bar for professionalism and community service. Whether you have found or lost a pet, need details on the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, need a pet license or wish for Code Compliance to investigate complaints relating to animal issues, call the city and we will be there to assist you!

The main contact for our Animal Control Services Team is Jay Robinson. Jay can be found at the City Manager’s Office and has over 30 years’ experience working with animals. She can be reached at 386-322-3014.

A few reminders:

  • Have your animals licensed through our Police Department and microchipped by a veterinarian.
  • Bring found pets to the Police Department. (DO NOT take directly to any animal shelter or Volusia County)
  • The City cannot handle calls involving wild animals such as racoons, go onto roofs or into homes to catch animals, or assist with bees or wasps. For these issues, please call a local wildlife trapper.

For more information, please call 386-322-3014. We are very lucky to have such a professional and experienced staff to keep our community and pets safe.

Animal Control Licensing

All dogs and cats, 6 months or older, must have a current rabies vaccination and City license. Licenses are available at the Police Department (386) 322-3030 and must be renewed annually in October. Current rabies certificates are required for all licenses. Annual license fees:

$2.00 – each spayed or neutered pet

$5.00 – each unaltered pet permit

(additional documentation is required)

Vietnamese Pot Belly Pigs are now allowed in the City as a pet. The owner of a Vietnamese pot belly pig must have a health certificate from a Florida licensed veterinarian stating that all necessary and appropriate vaccinations have been administered and are current. Licenses are available at the Police Department and must be renewed annually in October.

$22.00 – initial application and license

$2.00 – annual renewal

Responsible Pet Ownership

The City charges a retrieval fee for animals picked up running at large:

1st offense - $20, 2nd offense - $30, 3rd and subsequent - $50

When the owner of an animal found running at large cannot be located within a reasonable period of time, the animal is taken to an Animal Shelter, where it is held at least 3 days. The animal’s owner is liable for the fees.

Common animal ordinance violations that may result in a fine or possible future legal action are as follows:

  • Failure to Restrain (not on a leash or outside their property)
  • Failure to License (City license not obtained)
  • Allow to Run at Large (including cats)
  • Allow to Become a Public Nuisance (barking)
  • Failure to Provide Adequate Care
  • Excessive Number of Pets (no more than 4 dogs, cats, or a combination thereof, over 6 months of age)

Note: Animal owners are responsible for the removal of waste on public or private property. To report animal complaints you may call (386) 322-3014 or (386) 323-3568.

Pet Licensing:

South Daytona Police Department, 1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona
Phone: (386) 322-3030