Tallahassee Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Official Tallahassee, Florida animal services guide

Tallahassee Animal Service Center Adoption Hours, Lost Pets, Fees & Animal Control Help

Use official City of Tallahassee Animal Services resources to check adoption hours, view adoptable pets, understand adoption fees, report lost or found pets, book an appointment, visit walk-in kennels, handle animal control concerns inside city limits, use microchip services, explore community pet rehoming, and avoid confusing the city shelter with private rescues or Leon County animal control routes.

๐Ÿพ 1125 Easterwood Dr. โ˜Ž๏ธ Shelter: 850-891-2950 ๐Ÿšจ Control: 850-891-2958 Updated May 2026
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Find Your Tallahassee Animal Shelter Path

If you are searching for tallahassee animal shelter, choose the task closest to what you need. This finder points users to the correct official City of Tallahassee route for adoption, shelter hours, online kennel search, lost pets, found pets, animal control, adoption fees, microchips and rehoming help.

Official path
Choose the service you need

Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Tallahassee adoption, hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, fees, microchips and rehoming help.

๐Ÿถ Adopt a pet โ€” start with the official Tallahassee online kennel

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Use this for: dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals and other pets listed by Tallahassee Animal Services.

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Best official path: view adoptable pets online, then use appointment hours or walk-in kennel viewing hours to meet animals at 1125 Easterwood Drive.

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Before you go: bring current government-issued photo ID, proof of address and an accepted payment method.

โš ๏ธ Official first: Do not rely only on old social posts or third-party pet listings. Use the official City of Tallahassee Animal Services online kennel and adoption page before visiting.
๐Ÿ‘‰ This dropdown does not pull live shelter inventory into your website. It guides users to the correct official City of Tallahassee Animal Services resource for each task.
At a glance

Tallahassee Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit

Tallahassee Animal Services is the City of Tallahassee Animal Service Center located at 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311. The main shelter phone number is 850-891-2950. Use this official route for adoptable pets, online kennel search, adoption fees, lost pets, found pets, veterinary services, community pet rehoming, shelter statistics, volunteer information and general shelter questions.

Animal control is related but not identical. City of Tallahassee Animal Control handles animal-related concerns inside city limits and lists 850-891-2958 for animal control concerns. If the issue is in unincorporated Leon County, the official city page points users to Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400. If it is an after-hours emergency involving a sick, injured or aggressive stray animal, the official route is the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800 so the on-call Animal Control Officer can be paged.

๐Ÿ“ Shelter location 1125 Easterwood Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32311
โ˜Ž๏ธ Shelter phone 850-891-2950 Adoption and shelter help
โฐ Appointments Daily 10โ€“6 Verify before visiting
๐Ÿพ Walk-in kennels Tueโ€“Sun 1โ€“5 Public kennel viewing
๐Ÿšจ Animal control 850-891-2958 City limits concerns
โš ๏ธ Important: Animal availability, appointment access, walk-in kennel hours, adoption fee specials, community pet listings, microchip appointments, city holiday closures and animal control routing can change. Always verify through official Tallahassee Animal Services resources or call before driving, adopting, reclaiming, surrendering or reporting an animal concern.
๐Ÿ”— Source verification: Official information used in this guide was checked against City of Tallahassee Animal Services, Adopt, Lost Pets, Found Pets, Animal Control, Veterinary Services, Adoptable Community Pets & Rehoming Program, and official city news/service pages. Publish-ready as of May 2026.
Page guide

What This Tallahassee Animal Shelter Guide Covers

Official hours

Tallahassee Animal Service Center Hours, Address and Contact Numbers

The City of Tallahassee Animal Service Center is located at 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311. The main shelter phone number is 850-891-2950. The official shelter page lists appointments daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and walk-in kennel viewings Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This split is important. Appointment hours and walk-in kennel viewing hours are not the same thing. If you want to meet adoptable pets without an appointment, use the walk-in kennel viewing window. If you need a specific service, animal, document or staff help, call first and confirm the current process.

Shelter address

1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Use this location for adoption visits, lost/found help, appointment services and official Tallahassee Animal Services support.

Main shelter phone

850-891-2950

Use for adoption, shelter, lost/found, microchip appointment and service-center questions.

Appointment hours

Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Appointment access is the best route when you need a specific service or want to avoid wasted time.

Walk-in kennel viewings

Tuesdayโ€“Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Use this for public kennel viewing of adoptable pets.

โฐ Visit advice: Do not arrive close to the end of walk-in hours expecting a full adoption decision, family meet-and-greet, dog introduction, paperwork and payment. Check the online kennel first and visit with enough time.
Adoption process

How to Adopt a Pet From Tallahassee Animal Services

Tallahassee Animal Services provides an official adoption page and online kennel for adoptable pets. The practical process is simple: check available pets online, confirm the current visit route, bring the required identification and proof of address, meet the animal, ask fit questions and complete payment if approved.

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Search the official online kennel first

Start with the City of Tallahassee Animal Services page and adoptable pet listings. Save the pet name, animal ID, species, age, sex, photo and any behavior or medical notes before visiting.

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Choose appointment or walk-in timing correctly

Appointments are listed daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Walk-in kennel viewing is listed Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Match your visit to the service you actually need.

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Bring ID, proof of address and payment

The adoption page says adopters need current government-issued photo ID proving they are over 18, proof of current address such as a utility or telephone bill, and an accepted payment method.

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Plan dog and family introductions wisely

Dog adopters are strongly encouraged to have young household members meet the new pet. If you already have a dog, bringing the resident dog for a meet-and-greet with the dog you are considering can prevent a bad match.

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Ask care questions before finalizing

Ask about temperament, activity level, vaccines, spay/neuter status, microchip, medical notes, other pets, children, apartment rules, first-week care and any follow-up needs.

๐Ÿพ Strong adoption filter: Do not adopt only because a fee is waived or the photo is cute. The right pet must fit your real home, schedule, landlord rules, budget, other animals and long-term commitment.
Fees and included care

Tallahassee Animal Shelter Adoption Fees and What to Verify

The official Tallahassee adoption page lists regular adoption fees as $30 for dogs, $20 for cats, $10 for rabbits, and $1 to $50 for rodents, fish, livestock, reptiles and birds. It also notes that a spay/neuter deposit applies to all unaltered cats and dogs.

Fee specials can happen. City news has announced waived-fee adoption events, and shelter promotions may change temporary pricing. That means a serious guide should list the regular official fee and tell readers to verify current specials before visiting.

Dog adoption

Regular fee: $30.

Verify whether any waived-fee or special event is active before visiting.

Cat adoption

Regular fee: $20.

Ask whether the cat is altered, unaltered, in foster or part of a special event.

Rabbit adoption

Regular fee: $10.

Ask about housing, diet, handling and veterinary care needs before adopting.

Other animals

Regular range: $1 to $50.

This can include rodents, fish, livestock, reptiles and birds when available.

Before paying any Tallahassee adoption fee

  • Confirm the pet is still available and not already adopted, held or moved.
  • Ask whether regular fees, waived fees or a temporary special applies.
  • Ask whether a spay/neuter deposit applies.
  • Ask for vaccine, microchip, medical and surgery records.
  • Budget for food, supplies, preventives, training, grooming and veterinary follow-up.
Pet search online

How to View Tallahassee Adoptable Pets Online

The official Animal Services page provides access to the online kennel for adoptable pets. Use that page first when looking for dogs, cats, rabbits or other animals available through the shelter. Tallahassee also has an Adoptable Community Pets & Rehoming Program, but those animals are offered by their owners, not the shelter itself.

Online listings are not a guarantee. A pet may be adopted, moved to foster, transferred, updated, reclaimed by an owner, temporarily unavailable, or part of an event with different hours. If you are visiting for one specific animal, save the listing and call before making a long trip.

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Official Online Kennel

Use the City of Tallahassee Animal Services online kennel first for shelter-controlled adoptable pets.

Official inventory first
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Community Rehoming Pets

Use the rehoming program for owner-posted pets that need new homes in the community.

Owner-to-owner route
โš ๏ธ Availability warning: Do not promise readers that a specific dog, cat, kitten, rabbit or small pet will still be available. The useful action is to send them to the official current listing and the shelter phone number.
Lost pets

Tallahassee Lost Pets, Found Listings and Search Steps

If your pet is missing in Tallahassee or Leon County, act immediately. The official lost-pet page recommends completing the Lost Pet Report, checking found pet listings every day, posting on social media and lost/found platforms, making flyers, searching nearby areas and contacting everyone who may have seen the animal.

Do not rely on one online search. A scared pet may hide, get trapped in a garage, cross streets, be found by a neighbor, or be listed with an imperfect photo or breed description. Owners should check repeatedly and use multiple official and community search paths.

Complete report

Use Tallahassee Animal Servicesโ€™ official Lost Pet Report route if your pet is missing.

Check found pets

Review found pet listings every day and compare photos carefully.

Post online

Use Facebook lost/found groups, Nextdoor, Craigslist, PawBoost, Lost Dogs Florida, Petco Love Lost, 24Petconnect and neighborhood groups.

Call the shelter

850-891-2950

Use this number for official shelter lost/found questions.

Lost pet steps that actually help

  • Search your house, yard, shed, garage and nearby hiding spots first.
  • Complete the official Lost Pet Report.
  • Check Tallahassee found pet listings every day.
  • Post clear photos with last-seen location, date, time and contact method.
  • Make flyers with a bold โ€œLOST DOGโ€ or โ€œMISSING CATโ€ heading.
  • Update microchip company contact details immediately.
  • Call Tallahassee Animal Services at 850-891-2950 when your pet may be at the shelter.
Found pets

Found a Pet in Tallahassee? Report It, Scan It and Help the Owner Find It

If you found a pet, the official found-pet guidance starts with identification. Check for a collar, rabies tag or ID tag if safe. Then have the animal scanned for a microchip at a veterinary office or shelter. Tallahassee Animal Services asks finders to complete a Found Pet Report form and email it with a photo to lostandfoundpets@talgov.com.

Posting the animal in the right places matters. Tallahassee recommends local Facebook lost/found groups and pet groups, Nextdoor and Craigslist. If the animal is injured, aggressive, sick or unsafe to handle, use the animal control route instead of trying to solve it yourself.

Found pet report

Email the Found Pet Report and a photo to lostandfoundpets@talgov.com.

Microchip scan

Have the animal scanned at a veterinary office or shelter when safe.

Post locally

Use Facebook lost/found groups, pet groups, Nextdoor and Craigslist to reach the owner.

Unsafe animal

Do not handle aggressive, injured, trapped or sick animals yourself. Use official animal control routing.

Safety first: A scared animal can bite, run into traffic or worsen an injury. If you are unsure, call the shelter or animal control instead of forcing contact.
Animal control

Tallahassee Animal Control, City Limits, Leon County and After-Hours Emergencies

City of Tallahassee Animal Control Officers respond to domestic animal concerns inside Tallahassee city limits. Common complaints include nuisance animals, stray animals, abandoned animals and concerns that an animal may not be properly cared for. For animal-related concerns inside city limits, the official Animal Control page lists 850-891-2958.

City limits matter. If the issue is in unincorporated Leon County, the official city page directs users to Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400. For after-hours emergencies involving a sick, injured or aggressive stray animal, Tallahassee directs users to the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800 so the on-call Animal Control Officer can be paged.

City Animal Control

850-891-2958

Use for animal-related concerns inside Tallahassee city limits.

Animal Control hours

Mondayโ€“Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Unincorporated Leon County

Leon County Animal Control: 850-606-5400.

Use when the issue is outside Tallahassee city limits.

After-hours stray emergency

Consolidated Dispatch: 850-606-5800.

Use for sick, injured or aggressive stray animal emergencies after hours.

๐Ÿšจ Emergency rule: If there is immediate danger to people, a serious bite, traffic hazard or urgent public safety risk, use the appropriate emergency route. Do not wait on email, social media comments or non-urgent web forms.
Microchip and vet services

Tallahassee Microchip Appointments and Shelter Veterinary Services

Tallahassee Animal Services lists microchipping for all pet owners at $10 per pet. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling 850-891-2950, extension 0. Cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets are welcome for microchip appointments.

Microchip rules matter. Dogs must be on a leash, cats must be in a carrier, animals must be at least two months old for a microchip, each pet needs a separate appointment, and the microchips are Petlink and pre-registered.

Microchip fee

$10 per pet

Cash or credit card accepted.

Appointment phone

850-891-2950 ext. 0

Call to schedule a microchip appointment.

Appointment hours

Mondayโ€“Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Eligible animals

Cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets are welcome for microchipping when appointment rules are met.

๐Ÿท๏ธ Practical note: A microchip only works if contact details stay current. After moving, changing phone numbers or adopting a pet, update the microchip record immediately.
Community pets

Tallahassee Community Pets, Rehoming Program and Surrender Alternatives

Tallahassee Animal Services has an Adoptable Community Pets & Rehoming Program. These animals are listed by their current owners, not by the shelter. The program is a courtesy to Leon County pet owners who need to rehome a pet and want to find a loving, lifelong home.

This distinction protects users from misunderstanding. Shelter pets are under the care of Tallahassee Animal Services. Community pets are owner-posted pets, usually offered at no cost by owners seeking a new home. If you are adopting a community pet, you must communicate with the owner, ask questions, verify records and use safe meeting practices.

Use rehoming for

Owner-posted pets that need a new home without coming directly through the shelter adoption kennel.

Use shelter adoption for

Pets physically in shelter care or listed in the official Tallahassee Animal Services online kennel.

Ask before adopting

Request vet records, vaccine history, spay/neuter status, behavior details, bite history and reason for rehoming.

Meet safely

Use safe meeting practices and do not accept vague answers about ownership, health or behavior.

Hard truth: Rehoming is not a shortcut around responsibility. Whether you are adopting or giving up a pet, honest records and safe screening matter.
Portal confusion

Tallahassee Animal Services vs Leon County, Private Rescues and Community Pet Listings

The search phrase โ€œtallahassee animal shelterโ€ can lead to official city shelter pages, Leon County animal control information, private rescue groups, humane societies, Facebook groups, Petfinder-style listings, rehoming pages and nonprofit shelter-support organizations. These are not interchangeable.

This page covers

City of Tallahassee Animal Services at 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311.

Not the same as

Leon County Animal Control, private rescues, Leon County Humane Society, foster-only groups, Facebook lost-pet pages or owner-to-owner rehoming listings.

Why it matters

Wrong organization means wrong hours, wrong adoption fee, wrong animal control number, wrong lost/found route and wrong surrender expectation.

Fast check

Confirm the official domain, address, phone number and animal listing before visiting, reporting, reclaiming or paying fees.

Map and location

Tallahassee Animal Service Center Map and Visit Location

Tallahassee Animal Services is located at 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311. Use this location for adoption visits, online kennel follow-up, lost/found assistance, appointment services, microchip questions and official Animal Service Center contact.

Tallahassee Animal Services

Address: 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Most searched questions

Tallahassee Animal Shelter FAQs

What are Tallahassee Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?

The City of Tallahassee Animal Service Center lists appointments daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and walk-in kennel viewings Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Always verify current access before visiting.

Where is Tallahassee Animal Services located?

Tallahassee Animal Services is located at 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311.

What is the Tallahassee Animal Shelter phone number?

The main shelter phone number is 850-891-2950.

How much are Tallahassee Animal Services adoption fees?

Regular adoption fees are listed as $30 for dogs, $20 for cats, $10 for rabbits, and $1 to $50 for rodents, fish, livestock, reptiles and birds. A spay/neuter deposit applies to unaltered cats and dogs.

What do I need to adopt from Tallahassee Animal Services?

Bring current government-issued photo ID showing you are over 18, proof of current address such as a utility or telephone bill, and a payment method. Cash, charge and checks are listed as accepted payment methods.

How do I view adoptable pets at Tallahassee Animal Services?

Use the official Animal Services online kennel and adoption page. Then visit during appointment hours or walk-in kennel viewing hours to meet pets in person.

What should I do if my pet is lost in Tallahassee?

Complete the official Lost Pet Report, check found pet listings every day, post clear photos online, make flyers, update microchip contact information and call the shelter at 850-891-2950 when your pet may be there.

What should I do if I found a pet in Tallahassee?

Check for ID if safe, have the pet scanned for a microchip, complete a Found Pet Report and email it with a photo to lostandfoundpets@talgov.com. Use animal control if the animal is aggressive, injured or unsafe.

Who do I call for animal control in Tallahassee?

For animal-related concerns inside Tallahassee city limits, call City of Tallahassee Animal Control at 850-891-2958. For unincorporated Leon County, call Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400.

What is the after-hours number for sick, injured or aggressive stray animals?

For after-hours emergencies involving a sick, injured or aggressive stray animal, contact the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800 so the on-call Animal Control Officer can be paged.

Does Tallahassee Animal Services offer microchips?

Yes. Microchipping is listed at $10 per pet. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling 850-891-2950, extension 0.

Is Tallahassee Animal Services the same as Leon County Animal Control?

No. Tallahassee Animal Control handles city-limit concerns. If the issue is in unincorporated Leon County, the city directs users to Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400.

Final summary

Best Way to Use Tallahassee Animal Services in 2026

The best path is simple: use the official City of Tallahassee Animal Services page first, check the online kennel, verify appointment or walk-in kennel hours, call 850-891-2950 for shelter questions, use 850-891-2958 for city-limit animal control concerns, and confirm Leon County routing when the issue is outside city limits.

For the focus keyword tallahassee animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, address, phone number, online kennel, adoption fees, required ID, lost pets, found pets, microchip appointments, animal control, after-hours emergency routing, community pets, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful local shelter page and a thin article that only repeats an address.

Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the City of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Animal Services, Leon County Animal Control, a veterinarian, law enforcement, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, adoption fees, shelter hours, appointment access, walk-in kennel hours, animal listings, microchip appointments, animal control routing, after-hours response, community pet listings and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Tallahassee Animal Services, Leon County Animal Control, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.

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