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Please refer to the below information in order to file an animal complaint.
1st Complaint:
Call (321) 633-2024 and one of our Animal Services Staff members will collect the relevant information and send a complaint letter.
2nd Complaint:
Please call (321) 633-2024 and we will have an Animal Enforcement Officer attempt to speak with the individual(s) and provide you affidavits with instructions if necessary.
You may also print the affidavits here. Please follow the instructions included with the form and return the completed form to:
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Animal Services Administration
1515 Sarno Road Building B
Melbourne, FL 32935
Listed below are the fees associated with claiming a lost pet from the shelter. If your animal is transported to the animal holding facility by Animal Services and Enforcement, the following fees apply:
A Brevard County tag must also be purchased at the time an animal is picked up from the Animal Care Center if they do not already have one.
| # | Citations | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-43 | INTERFERENCE WITH AEO OR SUPERVISOR | $300 | $400 | $500 | $500 |
| 14-48 | VIOLATION OF QUARANTINE | $215 | $315 | $415 | $500 |
| 14-49 | VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS DOG RESTRICTIONS | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| 14-50 | VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS DOG PROVISION | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| 14-50 | ATTACK CAUSING SEVERE INJURY | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| 14-51 | FAILURE TO SURRENDER ANIMAL OR CARCASS OF DEAD ANIMAL | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| 14-52(b) | FAILURE TO VACCINATE DOG, CAT OR FERRET | $120 | $215 | $315 | $415 |
| 14-52(j) | FAILURE TO OBTAIN RABIES CERTIFICATE OR ANIMAL LICENSE TAG | $120 | $215 | $315 | $415 |
| 14-52(k) or(i) | DOG OR CAT WITHOUT ATTACHED ANIMAL LICENSE TAG OR WITH EXPIRED TAG | $40 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| 14-53(a) | CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| 14-53(c) | INHUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| 14-54(b) | FAILURE TO OBTAIN RABIES CERTIFICATE OR ANIMAL LICENSE TAG | $120 | $215 | $315 | $415 |
| 14-54(k) | DOG OR CAT WITHOUT ATTACHED ANIMAL LICENSE TAG | $40 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| 14-55 | FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE ANIMAL | $55 | $165 | $265 | $415 |
| 14-56 | ANIMAL AT LARGE | $55 | $165 | $265 | $415 |
| 14-57(a) | CREATION OF A NUISANCE | $100 | $200 | $300 | $415 |
| 14-58 | ANIMAL CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| 14-58 | ATTACK CAUSING INJURY | $220 | $315 | $415 | $465 |
| 14-59 | ANIMAL DEFECATING/URINATING ON PROPERTY | $50 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| 14-60(b) | ANIMAL ON PARK OR BEACH | $55 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| 14-62 | FAILURE TO CONFINE OR RESTRAIN ANIMAL IN PICKUP TRUCK | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| 14-65 | FAILURE TO CONFINE/RESTRAIN ANIMAL IN PICK-UP TRUCK | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| 14-63 | CONFINEMENT OF FEMALE IN ESTRUS (HEAT) | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| 14-66 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MANDATORY ADOPTION NEUTERING | $75 | $125 | $250 | $500 |
