- October 6, 2024
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In a prior meeting, the Volusia County Council unanimously agreed to remove animal licensing requirements for unincorporated areas of the county, along with the associated licensing fees.
In place of this ordinance, the county has shifted its focus to promoting pet microchipping. Microchipping provides a reliable method of identifying and reuniting lost pets with their owners. This proactive measure is designed to strengthen pet retention and help them find their way back home.
To support this initiative, the Animal Services mobile clinic will offer free microchipping and low-cost vaccinations at several locations. The next event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 5 at Chuck Lennon Park, 5000 Greenfield Dairy Road, DeLeon Springs. Additional clinics are scheduled for Sept. 2 in Oak Hill and Oct. 7 in Deltona, with specific details to be announced closer to the dates.
Furthermore, the council has also approved guidelines for outdoor feeding practices in unincorporated areas. All outdoor feeding is limited to a daily quantity of food in an appropriate container for the animal being fed at the property of the individual directly caring for the animal.
Municipalities within Volusia County may still require licensing of animals within their jurisdiction. For more information about the mobile clinic and services offered by Volusia County Animal Services, please visit www.volusia.org/animalservices.
