Hobby Breeder Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year and must be renewed in January at a cost of $150.00. Residents who qualified for the free hobby breeder permit must renew by the extended date of January 31, 2010 in order to maintain the free permit status.

For information about obtaining a Hobby Breeder permit, a permit to legally breed up to 19 puppies or kittens per year in Palm Beach County, please call 561-233-1200 or click here to e-mail.

The annual permit fee is $150, which is due in January of each year.  See Ordinance 98-22, Section 28 and 29 for detailed information on requirements for pet sterilization and Hobby Breeder permits.

Persons who breed 20 or more puppies or kittens per year must obtain a Commercial Breeder Permit. For more information about obtaining a Commercial Breeder Permit, please call 561-233-1200 or click here to e-mail.

Contact Us

   
     ​Main Facility:

7100 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, 33411
(west of Florida Turnpike)​

Main Phone:

(561) 233-1200

E-Mail Us

Envienos un correo Electronico


Animal Viewing Areas are open from

 12:00 pm to Closing

 Hours:
Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Closed on government holidays


Belle Glade / Pahokee Facility:

3615 State Rd 715

Pahokee, FL 33476

(561) 924-5657

*Limited Hours*