Stormwater pet license cats and public transportation

2:17:08Waterways and wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants directly into our lakes and rivers, creating an unhealthy environment for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals. Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater. Most other discharges are illegal. If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at seven two seven eight three four three six one one.

2:18:23Attention all dogs and cats! Did you know you need a pet license to live in Pasco County? That's right! If you are four months or older, you need to be licensed. But don't worry, there are so many easy ways your owner can get your tag. You could purchase one from your local veterinarian, you can grab a tag online, order by mail, or schedule an appointment to visit Pasco County Animal Services. And getting a pet license is very simple. You only need two. things to get it done. A current rabies vaccination and a small license fee. Still have questions? That's okay, we're

2:18:53here to help. For more on how to purchase your tag, what items you need to get one, and the fees, just have your owner visit mypasco.net slash PAS.

2:19:47The average shelter return to owner rate for cats is less than 2%. That means if you bring a community cat to our shelter, it's not likely they'll end up being returned to their caregivers. Cats in our communities often have one or more caregivers and they usually hang up in their home area. The best thing to do for these cats is to leave them be. Share that message, and you too can help battle pet overpopulation.

2:20:11If you're concerned the kittens have really been orphaned, meaning they haven't been moved or you're sure mom hasn't been back in at least eight consecutive hours, then you can step in and care for the kittens. Animal Services offers resources on our website about kitten fostering, spam neuter services, trap rentals, and vaccinations. Whether you have a single community cat or a bunch of kitties, we encourage you to contact. us at 813-929-1212 or through our website

2:20:42for more information on our SNP Trap Neuter Vaccinate Release Program. This means healthier and fewer community cats in your neighborhood. Healthier because we can prevent diseases like rabies and fewer because all of the cats that we treat are also spayed and neutered. Cats are eligible for the program at eight weeks old. Casco County is a strong and growing community, and through our combined efforts, we can help save lives with three simple words. Leave them be.

2:21:09Hi, I'm Kurt Browning, Pasco County Superintendent of Schools. I lead the charge to provide a world-class education for all students and to ensure each student achieves success in college, career, and life. However, achieving this success can be difficult for the student who has been removed from their home for their own protection and placed in foster care or another out-of-home placement. Alarmingly, right here in Pasco County, there are almost 1,000. Abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. Children in foster care often experience multiple placements

2:21:40and consequently may attend several different schools in one school year, making it difficult for them to achieve academic success. What can you do? You can help by becoming a Guardian Ad Lightum volunteer. Children who have a Guardian Ad Lightum do better in school and are more likely to find a safe, permanent home sooner. To learn how you can help, call 727-834-3493 or visit HeroToachild.org. Our children and their success matter to me. I am for the child. Are you?

2:22:20Sharon uses Pasco County public transportation just about every day she can. It saves my life actually because I'm not a person to stay home. She rides the bus system to go to the doctor, shopping, and even into Pinellas County.

2:22:44West Pasco is a big town, Middle Pasco's rural, and East Pasco is small urban, which presents totally different transportation difficulties and challenges. But our drivers and the team overcome those challenges on a daily basis to make sure our customers get where they need to go on time and safely.

2:23:04From professionals to retirees, PCPT.

2:23:10Sit there, use our free Wi-Fi, look at your phone, get some work done, call somebody, or just sit there and read a book and leave the driving to us because we'll get you where you need to go.

2:23:20How you feeling? Okay, good. I like your purse. PCPT also provides special services for those who need a little extra help with the Para Transit bus. The service is is good because it's it'd be reliable. Alana Newman gets door-to-door service to Pasco's Senior Service Elderly Nutrition Program.

2:23:39They just seem like they have a good time and and they they do enjoy the service.

2:23:44No matter where you are headed, frequent riders say it doesn't take long to get the hang of things.

2:23:50You'll learn where those buses go and then you can learn where to connect. And if you don't know a bus driver, ask a bus driver. The bus drivers are always um helping me.

2:24:37Roughly ninety thousand dogs in Pasco County create more than five tons of waste every year, When left on the ground, stormwater carries bacteria and nutrients from pet waste into waterways, causing algae blooms and unhealthy conditions for fish and other aquatic creatures. Polluted waters are also unsafe for swimming and recreation. Please do your part to keep Florida waters clean by disposing of your pets waste in the trash. For more information, contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at seven two seven