Escambia County, FL
01/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2026 14:17
Escambia County Animal Welfare Opens on Sundays Starting Feb. 1
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center will open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Sunday, Feb. 1, offering additional opportunities for adoptions at the shelter.
To celebrate the new expanded hours, adoption fees will be waived on all cats and dogs at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center Sunday, Feb. 1. A $15 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. To see a full list of adoptable pets in Escambia County, visit 24petconnect.com.
Adoption fees will also be waived during the Pensacola Paw-di Gras event, taking place Sunday, Feb. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on Garden Street in Downtown Pensacola. The event features pet adoptions, a pet parade and costume contest, food trucks, vendors, and more. Learn more about Pensacola Paw-di Gras on Facebook.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Follow the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare on Facebook and Instagram for animal welfare news, adoption events and more.
For more information, visit MyEscambia.com/animal-welfare or call 850-595-3075.
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