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About Us
Mission and Goals

About Us:

Tallahassee Pet Resources Network was founded on August 1, 2005 by former veterinary technician Kim Libroth to provide resources and information to pet owners in Leon County, Florida. Ms. Libroth saw the need for a resource directory for pet owners when she and her family relocated to Tallahassee in the summer of 2002 and began searching for products and services for their dog, Max.

In talking with other pet owners, Ms. Libroth discovered that many of them were also finding it hard to locate the information they needed for their pets. Many were unaware of where the local pet emergency clinics were located, what to do if their pet was lost, or where to turn for help with their pet’s behavior issues. Something needed to be done…

Knowing that many times an owner will be forced to give up their pet if they are unable to get the help they need, Ms. Libroth decided to make it her mission to create a resource directory for the pet owners in her community. Information was gathered from many different sources and organized into a directory, then in August 2005 the "Tallahassee Pet Pack" was introduced. It included a variety of helpful resources and was distributed to all families that adopt a pet through the Tallahassee Leon Community Animal Service Center (thru August of 2006).

After six months of distributing the "Tallahassee Pet Pack" and gathering feedback from owners, it was decided that a website would be the next step in educating pet owners about all the wonderful resources that are available to them here in Leon County. TallahasseePetResources.com was launched on March 1, 2006 and is an expanded, online version of the original "Tallahassee Pet Pack" and pet resource directory.

TallahasseePetResources.com would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and the encouragement we receive from pet owners, veterinarians, shelter employees and rescue organizations. We hope you enjoy our website and find the resources and information useful.

Mission:

Our mission: To provide Leon County Pet Owners with Information and Resources for a Happier, Healthier, and More Enjoyable Pet.

Goals:

1. To provide pet owners with resources and professionals to turn to when they have questions related to their pet’s behavior, health, or day-to-day care (especially those issues that may cause the owner to consider giving up their pet).
    
2. To provide pet owners with an online resource directory that includes: contact information for local pet-related businesses, veterinarians, pet-friendly housing, emergency clinics, and pet rescue and adoption groups; pet care tips and facts; emergency phone numbers; and other local resources.
    
3. To announce local animal-related events being held in the community (fundraisers for pet rescue and adoption groups, grand openings for pet-related businesses, special promotions, educational seminars).
    
4. To help our sponsors (local pet-related businesses) connect with pet owners by providing space for their ads and business listings on our website.
    
5. To make the pet-owning community more aware of the resources and services that are available to them through local agencies, pet rescue and adoption groups, and animal welfare organizations* (Leon County Humane Society, TLC Animal Service Center, Leon County Animal Control, HSUS, etc.).
    
6. To help promote the missions of our local pet rescue and adoption groups* (responsible pet ownership, spay and neuter programs, lost and found pet resources, pet health and safety, etc.).

Our Responsibilities:

Tallahassee Pet Resources Network (TPRN) is responsible for providing pet-related information and resources to pet owners in Leon County through TallahasseePetResources.com (our website). We also serve as a network between local pet-related businesses, pet rescue and adoption groups, pet care professionals, and the community, with everyone working together toward a common goal of promoting responsible pet ownership within Leon County.

A Dedication:

This website is dedicated to "Max" (8/1/88-8/11/03), the lovable black shelter dog that lead us down this path; the kindhearted people that care for the homeless pets in our community; and all our pet-loving friends and neighbors in Leon County, Florida…
 

*Although there are some very reputable breeders and well-run pet shops in our community, we have chosen to support the efforts of our local animal shelter and pet rescue/adoption groups by encouraging adoption of pets from these wonderful organizations. Therefore, we do not accept ads or listings from breeders or pet shops that sell puppies and kittens.