06/20/2026
Temporary Feline Intake Suspension Effective June 18
Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) is temporarily suspending general feline intake only effective June 18 due to current shelter capacity challenges and active disease-management concerns affecting the feline population.
DAS is currently caring for approximately 302 cats onsite, in addition to 293 animals in foster care. Many of these animals are neonatal kittens, young kittens, and cats requiring medical treatment or monitoring. These populations are especially vulnerable to illness and require increased medical oversight and resources.
During this temporary suspension, DAS will continue to accept sick, injured, medically compromised, and other emergency feline cases requiring immediate intervention. Dog intake operations will not be affected.
This temporary measure will allow DAS to focus resources on the health and welfare of animals currently in care, support disease-management efforts, and reduce population pressures within the shelter.
Community members interested in adopting or fostering are encouraged to visit Pets.Collier.gov or contact the shelter at (239) 252-7387 for more information.
The suspension will remain in effect while DAS evaluates shelter population levels and disease-management progress.
Please note: DAS will still be sterilizing TNR cats Tuesday through Friday as surgery space allows. TNR cats must be dropped off between 8-9AM and must be picked up by 4-5PM the same day!