ANIMAL SERVICES AND GROUPS
Tallahassee Animal Control: The City of Tallahassee Animal Control investigates reports of animal cruelty, enforces animal control regulations, responds to complaints about dangerous, or nuisance animals, rescues animals in distress and educates the public about responsible pet ownership. Go to www.talgov.com/animals. Or call 850-891-2958. A 24 hour on call officer is paged for after hours. And weekend emergencies
. ANIMAL SHELTERS. The Tallahassee Leon County Animal Service Center. The ASC performs the following services: Investigates reports of animal cruelty, enforces regulations, responds to complaints, rescues animals in distress, provides humane care for 9000 animals impounded annually, provides microchip ID for pets adopted from the center, helps people find lost pets, seeks homes for shelter animals, humanely euthanizes animals that cannot be adopted,educates the public about responsible pet ownership.1125 Easterwood Drive. 850-891-2950
BIG BEND BIRD CLUB This nonprofit group hosts an annual bird fair in August, provides bird rescue and adoption, educational outreach and mentoring programs for exotic bird owners and lovers. Meets the second Sunday of the month at 2pm, Dorothy Oven Park, 3205Thomasville Road www.bigbendbirdclub.com
Birdland, Parrots for Life. A nonprofit organization formed to improve the quality of life of parrots and their people by providing education, outreach and others services. The groups primary mission is to work with people to keep their birds in their homes. [email protected]
Tri State Avian Society Supports research and bird related causes. Club members share their birds with the public, and help foster unwanted and surrendered birds. Www.tristateaviansociety.org
Apalachee Coursing Club. (ACC) HolDs field trials for all sight hound breeds. Field trials open to the public. Www.lurecoursing.org Tallahassee Dog Obedience Club Offered competitive and pet owner dog training classes. Holds AKC sanctioned obedience and agility trials and seminars. Www.tdoclub.org
Animal Aid And Spay and Neuter Center Committed to reducing the overpopulation of pets by spaying and neutering, eventually eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable pets while providing low cost necessary services to domestic animals. 850-386-4148
Be The Solution A nonprofit devoted to ending pet overpopulation, providing financial assistance ato those who cannot afford the cost of spay and neuter surgery, and educating residents about the benefits of having pets spayed or neutered. 850-545-2043
Leon County Humane Society The oldest animal welfare organization in the Tallahassee area, this nonprofit promotes animal welfare through foster/adoption services, discounted spay/neuter vouchers, and humane education. 850-224--9193. Www.lchs.info
Treats,Inc. Is a non profit group that helps domestic animals in need. Provides a free spay/neuter program for cats and dogs and a pet medical assistance program for people facing pet medical expenses they cannot afford. Proved educational programs, including Camp Bark-ly, a summer camp for kids ages 6 - 12. Www.treatsinc.org
Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue Dedicated to helping pets find loving homes. Healthy dogs, cats,all breeds, ages, sizes, available for adoption at Pet Smart.850-562-3200 Www.bigdogrescue.com
Tallahassee Collie Rescue Matching collie lovers with collies in need. Often offers collies for adoption by appointment. 850-309-1593. Www.luckydogsolutions.com
Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Provides rehabilitation. To sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife. Volunteers provide care to the animals, prepare food, build cages, help with transportation, and assist in fundraising . 850-545-3491 www.goosecreekwildlifesanctuary.org
St. Francis Wildlife Association Local nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife in North Florida and South Georgia through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, orphaned, and injured wildlife. 850-627-4151. Www.stfranciswildlife.org
Ad Litem An alliance of advocates and professionals providing a legal voice for animals. 850-222-7500
Sundance Oaks Miniature Horse Farm Breeds and raises miniature horses, and welcomes visitors. 850-893-5057. Www.sundanceminihorses.com
TMH Animal Therapy A volunteer animal visitation group sponsored by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. 850-671-6342
