Thank you for taking the time to “Report an Issue” via Doing Things for you! We will investigate your issue and take any necessary action. Thank you for your input! We are striving to improve our services. Please visit www.pinellascounty.org/surveys/animals to tell us how we are doing, Thank You!

Pinellas County responds to barking complaints more than any other public nuisance issue. Our procedure is to alert and educate the pet owner that neighbors are disturbed by their dog (s) barking, and ask the owner to stop the disturbance.

If neighbors continue to experience discomfort from the barking, Animal Services can issue a $143 citation based upon at least two signed verified barking dog affidavits for the same incident from unrelated people living in separate dwellings from the surrounding area. Citizens that sign these statements must be willing to appear in court to testify if the citation is contested. The link for the barking affidavit with instructions for completing them is below.

http://www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices/pdf/Vertified_barking_statement.pdf

Please visit www.pinellascounty.org/surveys/animals to tell us how we are doing, Thank You!