4/23/25 @ 9:30 a.m. 

Kitten season refers to the time of year when many litters of kittens are born. The exact time depends of the region and climate but most places experience kitten season between April and November. 

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), kittens are one of the most vulnerable populations and that many end up there due to well-meaning animal lovers. So what do you do if you find a kitten? First, know that removing kittens from their current environment may not be the right answer as the mom could be nearby getting food or hiding from you. No one can care for a kitten like its mother. 

Before picking up kittens, access the scenario using the CASA method. Consider the following 4 factors: Condition, Age, Situation and Abilities. Use the below graphic to guide you in this initial assessment. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/15/25 @ 5:30 p.m. - At the Monday, April 14, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) presented a Proclamation declaring the week of April 13-April 19, 2025 as Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week. Animal Care & Control agencies across the country provide essential community functions including the enforcement of animal control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, and educating the public about the proper care for pets. 

Nassau County Animal Services (NCAS) continues to qualify as a "no-kill" shelter due to their outstanding efforts in ensuring that animals entering the facility leave the facility through various avenues, including but not limited to, adoptions, fostering, return to owners, and transfers to animal rescue groups. During Fiscal Year 2023/2024, NCAS responded to 7,066 calls for service. Additional efforts included adoption of 1,698 pets, transferring 109 pets to rescue groups to increase their chances of adoption, and hosting and/or participating in 79 animal adoption events. 

Employees of NCAS work tirelessly to keep the community informed about animal control laws, how to properly care for their pets and raising awareness for each pet needing adoption. Most importantly, they keep the animal shelter clean while providing the animals with the love and care they deserve while waiting to find their forever homes. 

The BOCC extends their sincere appreciation to the employees of NCAS for all they do to keep the community clean and safe from infectious diseases and animals running at large. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

11/7/24 @ 9:05 a.m.

​In July 2024, Nassau County Animal Services and the Nassau County Extension partnered to offer "The Dog Program", a course designed to educate teens ages 15-18 on basic dog training and caring skills. This program also enables them to train dogs at NCAS with basic commands to further their chances of adoption.

This Saturday, November 9, 2024, they will offer a free community event to help dogs find their fur-ever homes. This event will showcase the dogs that have been through the 12-week training program. Enjoy a competitive, youth-led dog contest, engage with community partners and meet some amazing dogs (and cats) that are available for adoption.

The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at NCAS located at 86078 License Road, Yulee.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/26/24 @ 4:00 p.m.

​The emergency shelter at Wildlight Elementary is open for Nassau County residents, including those with special needs or need special accommodations. It is also Pet Friendly!

Nassau County Animal Services is at the site and available to help.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/24/24 @ 9:45 a.m. - In July 2024, we announced that Nassau County Animal Services and the Nassau County Extension Office partnered to offer "The Dog Program", a course designed to educate teens ages 15-18 on basic dog training and caring skills. For the last day of the program, the youth will host a 4-H Adoption Day Contest at Animal Services on November 9, 2024 from 11am-2pm. This free community event will feature tables with information from our community partners, a live contest for you in the program, and pets available for adoption. 

Questions? Call Extension Agent Spencer Hewitt at (904) 530-6343 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

8/15/24 @ 1:15 p.m. -  Kitten season takes place annually from approximately April - November and during this time, animal shelters across the nation are flooding with litters of kittens. Nassau County Animal Services is no different. There are currently 62 felines (kittens and adults) looking for homes so NCAS is hosting "Nine Lives for $9". From now through the end of the month, you can adopt a cat or kitten for $9! All cats are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped.

Nassau County Animal Services is located at 86078 License Road, Yulee. Shelter visiting hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am-4pm; Wednesday from 1pm-6pm; and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. 

Unable to come to the shelter? NCAS can bring animals to you through their Adoption Express program. Browse available pets on their website and if you find an animal you're interested in, they will bring the pet to you for a meet-and-greet. 

If you have any questions, please call (904) 530-6150.

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer

Nassau County Animal Services (NCAS) recently recognized several outstanding Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Officers with the first “Animal Hero Awards,” recognizing their work in responding to a recent animal cruelty case.
 
As previously reported, NCAS and NCSO responded to a call on Sunday, July 7, 2024, reporting that a lady outside Target was threatening customers and mistreating a kitten. Upon arrival, NCSO reviewed the store's video surveillance footage and determined that the individual intentionally inflicted pain upon this innocent animal. NCSO arrested the individual and she has since been charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty. Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper stated, "We take cases of animal cruelty very seriously, and cruelty to animals will not be tolerated in our community." The kitten, later named Bullseye, was taken by NCAS to the animal shelter where he was checked by a vet and determined to be in good health. He will remain with NCAS until the case goes to court and then will be eligible for adoption. 

The following NCSO Officers were awarded the Animal Hero Awards in appreciation of their efforts in rescuing Bullseye: Deputy Charles Chandler; NCSO Deputy Mitchell Spencer; NCSO Deputy Nathan Hilliard; and NCSO Deputy James Nosan.
 
Animal Services Director Tim Maguire stated, "During the last fiscal year, NCAS responded to 6,223 calls for service. This can be anything from animals running at large to bite cases and sometimes even animal cruelty cases. The animal cruelty calls are always the hardest to respond to but we are happy to have the support of NCSO and appreciate their efforts in ensuring animal abusers face proper punishment. It's also rewarding to watch as the animal regains its health and finds a home that will give them the best life possible."

Stay tuned for updates on Bullseye, and for future awards recognizing local Animal Heroes. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer