Lee County Domestic Animal Services

Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 24, 2026
Municipal ShelterPhysical Facility
Online Review Highlights
  • Compassionate staff
  • Efficient administrative processes
  • Operational communication failures
Coverage We Reviewed
WINK News - Southwest Florida

10/6 - LCSO: North Fort Myers woman faces 31 charges after dogs, disabled adult found in home

A woman faces dozens of charges after Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies said they discovered deplorable living conditions for animals and a disabled adult at a North Fort Myers home.

WBBH

9/23 - Cape Coral firefighters rescue four kittens trapped in vehicle's engine compartment

Firefighters with the Cape Coral Fire Department rescued four kittens stuck in an engine compartment earlier this week.

WINK News - Southwest Florida

9/23 - Lee County shelter cuts adoption fees for dogs and cats in October

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is offering reduced adoption fees throughout October as part of its "Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice" promotion.

WBBH
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8/15 - Lee County waives pet adoption fees Saturday for Clear the Shelters

Lee County residents looking to add a four-legged member to the family can adopt one for free Saturday as part of the 2026 Clear the Shelters campaign.

NewsBreak

8/2 - 🐶 Fort Myers Dogs Ready for Adoption at Lee County Shelter - NewsBreak

Looking for a loyal friend in Fort Myers? These adoptable dogs at Lee County Domestic Animal Services are hoping someone like you walks through the door. N

Beach Talk Radio News
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7/29 - It's Time to Clear The Shelters - Beach Talk Radio News | The #1 Source for News on Fort Myers Beach

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is once again participating in NBCUniversal Local's Clear the Shelters, the nationwide pet-adoption campaign that helps homeless pets find loving homes.

WBBH

7/13 - Dog trapped deep in Lee County storm drain rescued after drone guides firefighters to him

Crews from the Fort Myers Shores Fire Department and Lee County Animal Control rescued a dog from a storm drainage pipe Monday morning.

WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida

7/1 - Dog adoption fees are lowered; cat fees are waived

For the month of July, a dog can be adopted from Lee County Domestic Animal Services for just $30, and adoption fees for cats and kittens are waived entirely.

lehighacrescitizen.com

6/29 - Editorial | Help keep shelter numbers down

In newsroom jargon, we call stories that repeat annually “evergreens.” Some are welcome. Who doesn’t await rainy season? Others, not so much. “Kitten season” is among the latter. Yes, we have among us those who unabashedly call ourselves “pet parents” and the “kitten season” press releases, with their pleas for fosters, adopters and “weekend warriors” […]

Gulfshore Business

6/22 - Lee County offers free pet microchipping through July 3

Lee County Domestic Animal Services will offer free microchipping ahead of Independence Day to ensure more pets can be reunited with their owners if they are displaced amid loud festivities

WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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6/15 - Fort Myers woman's unnoticed life becomes noticed after her death -- Harry Chapin Food Bank, Lee County Animal Services each get $2M

For 23 years, Janice Blazek lived in a non-descript second-floor two-bedroom apartment in a rental community near the Bell Tower Shops where rents go as low as $1,500 a month. Her neighbors were dumbfounded when they learned that the 88-year-old recluse who died in January was a multi-millionaire.

WINK News - Southwest Florida
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6/11 - $25K grant helps Lee County save pets in future hurricanes

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County Domestic Animal Services received a $25,000 grant for disaster response equipment and training to help rescue pets during future storms.

Beach Talk Radio News
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6/1 - June is Take Your Pet To Work Month - Beach Talk Radio News | The #1 Source for News on Fort Myers Beach

Lee County Domestic Animal Services plans to celebrate National Take Your Pet to Work Day for the entire month of June, with reduced adoption fees of $20 on all adult dogs and cats.

Beach Talk Radio News
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4/27 - Adopting A Pet Will Be Cheaper Next Month - Beach Talk Radio News | The #1 Source for News on Fort Myers Beach

BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is celebrating 10 years of its signature Empty the Shelters event with a nationwide reduced-fee adoption effort from May 1 through 17.

Recent Videos

10/12 - Pitties come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all! 🐾❤️ From petite Toffee to our big boy Petey, these two are helping us celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Month! 🐶 There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to pitties, but there’s certainly a whole lot to love! ❤️ Both Toffee and Petey are available for adoption at Lee County Domestic Animal Services! #adopt #adoptdontshop #dog #dogsofinstagram #pittiesofinsta

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9/30 - The dogs’ secrets are officially out 👀 Come meet the suspects — all available for adoption! 💙🐾 #dog #dogsofinstagram #adopt #adoptdontshop #rescue

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9/23 - Sasha Blue checking in from the office: conditions are calm, quiet and comfortable☀️ Meanwhile, live from the doggy playgroups… Celeste and Darius are experiencing severe zoomies with absolutely no end in sight🌪️ All three are available for adoption! Choose your forecast accordingly 💙🐾 LeeLostPets.com #adoptdontshop #adopt #dog #dogsofinstagram #adoption

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9/17 - Two really is better than one! 🐱🐱 Kittens often thrive with a feline friend to play, learn and grow alongside. Having a buddy gives them an outlet for all that kitten energy and helps them practice important social skills. Even better? Kittens are BOGO— adopt one and bring home a best friend, too! 🐾💙 #adopt #adoptdontshop #cat #kitten #kittens

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