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Emergency Numbers and Information

     Animal Control

           Outside City Limits:

           Leon County Animal Control (County Animal Control)
           501-B Appleyard Drive
           Tallahassee, FL 32304
           Phone: (850) 606-5400
           Website: www.leoncountyfl.gov/Animal/index.asp
           Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
           Weekends, holidays, and evenings: call the number listed above for info.
           Provides prevention and enforcement programs throughout Leon County. Also picks
           up stray animals in the county and handles all local domestic animal bite reports.
         
          Inside City Limits:

          Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center (City Animal Control)
          1125 Easterwood Drive (at Tom Brown Park)
          Phone: (850) 891-2958
          Website: www.talgov.com/residents/comm_services/petsanimals.cfm
          E-mail: shelter@talgov.com

      Sheriff’s Office

Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (850) 922-3300
Website: http://lcso.leonfl.org/
For aggressive animal and escaped livestock emergencies

Big Bend D.A.R.T. (Disaster Animal Response Team)
Phone: (850) 531-9759
Contact: Haven Cook at DARTcat@comcast.net
Website: www.bigbenddart.org

American Red Cross-Capital Area Chapter
187 Office Plaza Drive
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: (850) 878-6080
Website: www.tallytown.com/redcross/ds
E-Mail: arc-disasterservices@tallytown.com

Leon County Emergency Management
Phone: (850) 488-5921
Website: http://lcso.leonfl.org/em.htm
Emergency preparedness for you and your pets, shelter listings, evacuation maps, etc.

Emergency Disaster Hotline (American Humane Association)
1-800-227-4645
Emergency preparedness for your pet, as well as support and relief information

Disaster Preparedness for Pets
(Humane Society of the United States Website)
www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/disaster_preparedness_for_pets/
Evacuation tips and emergency preparation for your pets

Emergency Pet Preparedness (ASPCA Website)
www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_emergency
Steps to prepare your pet for an emergency

National Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA)
1-888-426-4435 (fee charged)
Website: www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc
24-hour emergency number

Animal Poison Hotline
1-888-232-8870 (fee charged)
Sponsored by North Shore Animal League and PROSAR

ASPCA’s "Keep Your Pet’s Home Poison Safe" Webpage
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_poisonsafe
Lists poisonous substances found in the home and gives details on what to do if your pet is poisoned.

Cornell University "Poisonous Plants Information Database"
Website: www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants

The Poison Page (provided by FoxNest Veterinary Hospital)
Website: www.animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/poison.html
Excellent information on substances poisonous to pets and more

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      Animal Abuse

           To report animal abuse, neglect, or cruelty
           Inside city limits, call Animal Services at 891-2950
           Outside city limits, call Leon County Animal Control at 606-5400
           Reports may be made anonymously

ComForT (Companions for Therapy)
Phone: (850) 488-0055
Website: www.tallycomfort.org
E-mail: comfortpet@elderaffairs.org
Volunteer program for animal visitation and activities sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., a private non-profit organization

Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center
1125 Easterwood Drive (in Tom Brown Park)
Phone: (850) 891-2950
Website: http://www.talgov.com/residents/comm_services/petsanimals.cfm
E-mail: shelter@talgov.com

      Animal Welfare Organizations

          Humane Society of the United States
          Southeast Regional Office
          Phone: (850) 386-3435
          Website: http://www.hsus.org/about_us/regional_offices/southeast_regional_office/
 
      Consumer Complaints (pet purchases)

          Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
          1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within Florida
          (850) 488-2221 outside of Florida
          1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) ¡Español!.

Tom Brown Park/Dog Area
Easterwood Drive off Capital Circle SW
Hours: Open dawn to dusk
Directions: Capital Circle SW, east on Connor Blvd., left onto Easterwood Drive, first right, dog park is past the playground, across the bridge and to the right.
Notes: Operated by the City of Tallahassee, this park offers two fenced play areas (one for large dogs and one for small dogs). Additional amenities: picnic area, benches, poop bags, playgrounds, nature trails, shaded areas, parking, water, and trash receptacles.

San Luis Mission Park/Dog Area
1313 San Luis Road
Hours: Open dawn to dusk.
Directions: San Luis Road off Tharpe Street. From North Monroe Street; turn west onto Tharpe Sreet for approximately 2.8 miles; left onto San Luis Road. The park will be on the immediate left.
Notes: Operated by the City of Tallahassee, this park has a large fenced area for dogs to play off-leash as well as plenty of other areas to explore while on-leash.

These fenced dog parks provide "off-leash" play areas for both large and small breeds. For rules and other information see signs posted at dog park locations or call Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department at (850) 891-3866. Note: All parks owned and maintained by the City of Tallahassee allow leashed dogs only, with the exception of the athletic fields, which are totally off limits to pets.

J. R. Alford Greenway
2500 South Pedrick Road

Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway
5600 Miccosukee Road

Dogs must remain on a leash at all times while on these properties (additional rules are posted near main trail heads). For more information call Leon County Division of Parks and Recreation at (850) 488-0221.

Legal Hotline (Animal Legal Defense Fund)
1-800-555-6517
Landlord-tenant issues, vet problems, neglect, and any form of abuse

Call the Animal Service Center at 891-2950 to report a lost or found pet.

Helpful Websites
The following websites offer advice on finding a lost pet, returning found pets to their home, and how to prepare your pets so they can be safely returned to you if lost:

Missing Pet Network
www.missingpet.net

Pets 911
www.pets911.com

Petfinders
www.petfinder.com

Companion Animal Recovery
www.akccar.org/

Additional Resources:

Directions for posting your FREE lost or found pet ad can be found by going to our Lost & Found Pets page.

We also offer our "Tips on Searching for Your Missing Pet".

ASPCA’s Pet Care Pages
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_home
Includes detailed information on dogs, cats, pocket pets, horses, behavior, nutrition, and more.

Pet Loss Support Hotline
(Iowa State University-College of Veterinary Medicine)
Phone: 1-888-478-7574
Website: www.vetmed.iastate.edu/animals/petloss/

The Iams Pet Loss Support Center & Hotline
Phone: 1-888-332-7738 (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm)

Lee's Place (a non-profit grief & loss counseling center)
Debbie Wiles, LCSW
216 Lake Ella Drive, 32303
Phone: (850) 841-7733
Website: www.leesplace.org

Sally Malloy, Licensed Therapist (Pet Loss and Grief Counseling)
Phone: (850) 841-2898
No charge for one-time session, ongoing sessions available

Canine Companions for Independence
Southeast Regional Center
P.O. Box 680388
Orlando, FL 32868-0388
Phone: (407) 522-3300
Toll free: 1-800-572-2275
Website: www.cci.org
E-mail: info@cci.org
A non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
4210 77th Street East
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 729-5665
Toll free: 1-800-944-DOGS (3647)
Website: www.guidedogs.org/
E-mail: info@guidedogs.org

Florida "Animal Friend" Specialty License Plate
Contact: Leon County Tax Collector’s Office
Phone: (850) 488-4735
Website: www.Leontaxcollector.net
Proceeds are used to fund spay/neuter initiatives in the state

USDA Animal and Pet Travel Resources and Airline Regulations
1-800-545-USDA

ASPCA’s Air Travel Tips
www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_airtraveltips
Tips for safe air travel with your pet

Pets Welcome Website
www.petswelcome.com

Bring Your Pet Website
www.bringyourpet.com

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Phone: (850) 245-7716 or 1-800-342-1676
Nuisance wildlife information and contacts, and to report sick raccoons, bats, foxes, bobcats and skunks (potential for rabies is higher in these species).

Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
830 Watt Drive
Phone: (850) 385-8792
Website: http://goosecreekwildlifesanctuary.org

St. Francis Wildlife Association
P.O. Box 38160
Tallahassee, FL 32315
Phone: (850) 386-6296
Website: www.stfranciswildlife.org/
E-mail: sandybeck@stfranciswildlife.org
A local, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife in north Florida and south Georgia through the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and public education.

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Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Animal Control
Animal Assisted Therapy Groups
Animal Hospitals/Clinics
Animal Shelters
Animal Waste Removal Services
Animal Welfare Organizations
Apartments, Pet-friendly
Aquarium Dealers/Supplies
Aquariums, Set Up/Maintenance
Artwork, Pet-Related
Behavior/Obedience Training
Bird Rescue Organizations
Birds and Bird Supplies
Boarding/Kennels/Pet Hotels
Books, Pet-Related
Cafes and Restaurants, Pet-Friendly
Canine Rehabilitation Therapy
Carpet Cleaning
Cat Behaviorist
Cemeteries/Crematories/Monuments
Clubs and Organizations
Daycare for Dogs
Dog Beds
Dog Rescue (All Breeds)
Dog Rescue (Breed Specific)
Dog Training
Emergency Veterinary Clinics
Estate Planning for Pet Owners
Farriers
Fencing
Ferret Rescue Organizations
Gifts for Pets & Animal Lovers
Greeting Cards, Pet-Themed
Grief Counseling
Grooming
Horse Feed/Hay Dealers
Horse Boarding/Stables/Riding
Horse Rescue Organizations
Horse Tack & Supplies
Horse Trailers
Hotels and Motels, Pet-Friendly
Identification Tags/Microchip ID
Kennels
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinics
Mobile Grooming Services
Nursing Homes, Pet Friendly
Mobile Grooming Services
Pet Loss Support Groups/Therapy
Pet Sitting Services
Pet Supplies & Food
Pharmacies for Pets
Photography, Pet
Pocket Pet Rescue Organizations
Poison Hotlines
Portraits/Paintings, Pet
Rabbit Rescue Organizations
Real Estate Agents, Pet Friendly
Rentals/Vacation Homes, Pet-Friendly
Reptiles/Reptile Supplies
Reptile Rescue Organizations
Rescue Organizations
Retirement Communities
Scrapbooking
Service Dogs
Spay & Neuter, Low Cost
Treats/Treat Canisters
Vacuums
Veterinary Clinics
Veterinarians-Alternative Medicine
Veterinary Technician Training
Wildlife Rescue
Yard Care, Organic/Pet-Friendly

      Alternative Veterinary Medicine

          Oakwood Animal Hospital
          2528 West Tharpe Street, 32303
          (850) 386-1138
          E-mail: oakwoodpet@aol.com

      Animal Control
          (also see Emergency Numbers and Information)

      Animal Hospitals/Clinics
          (see Veterinary Clinics)

      Animal Welfare Organizations
          (Also see Local and National Resources)

      Aquarium Dealers/Supplies

Cutting Edge Aquatics
(850) 425-2822

      Aquariums, Set Up/Maintenance

Aquarium Services by Jim Wilkinson
(850) 980-1245

High Tide Aquarium Service (Saltwater)
(850) 562-3474, 212-5775

      Artwork, Pet-Related

For the Love of Dog
(850) 893-3267

A Dog Gone Good
(850) 906-0930

Stephanie Bell, CPDT
(850) 284-4870

Beth Bouloy
(850) 491-8653

Capital Canine
(850) 894-1516

Carol's Canine Consulting
(850) 894-5336
Killearn Lakes area

K-9 SOS (socialization obedience school)
Barbara White, Certified Trainer
(850) 915-6442

The Pet Place
Beth Bouloy, trainer
(850) 656-1512
 

Black Dog Café and Coffee House (outdoor deck)
(850) 224-2518

Food, Glorious Food (outdoor patio)
(850) 224-9974

Canine Rehabilitation Therapy

Ruff Rehab
Allison Eagan, CCRT
(850) 567-6531

          Bowden’s Carpet Cleaning
          (850) 656-8224

      Cat Behaviorist

          Litterbox Solutions (Kerry Hyde)
          (850) 322-6947

Custom Monuments
(850) 877-6053

Southeastern Pet Cremation
(850) 385-5141

Sunset Gardens Pet Cemetery
(850) 997-7277

      Clubs and Organizations

          Ocklocknee River Kennel Club
          ORKC Hotline: (850) 841-2355

      Daycare for Dogs

          Mojo’s Backyard-Daycare for Dogs
          2595 Centerville Road, 32308
          (850) 422-3063
          E-mail: mojosbackyard@aol.com

      Dog Beds

          Kevin's Sporting Goods
          (850) 386-5544

      Emergency Veterinary Clinics
          (see Emergency Numbers and Information)

      Gifts for Pets & Animal Lovers

ArtisTree Gifts
1355 A-3 Market Street, 32312
(850) 893-2937

PAWS (pet boutique/natural foods and snack items)
3491 Thomasville Road, #13 (Killearn Center), 32309
(850) 222-PAWS (7297)

Someone's in the Kitchen (a culinary shoppe)
1355 Market Street, 32312
(850) 668-1167

Moxie Doxie
(850) 893-6911

Florida Farm & Feed
(850) 877-0932

      Horse Rescue Organizations
          (see Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations)

Thomasville Trucks & Trails
(229) 228-5297

Jazzy Tags
(850) 894-3256

          Animal Aid Spay/Neuter Center
          (850) 386-4148

      Mobile Grooming Services

          Cheryl's Groom & Go
          (850) 508-2694

          Fancy Paws Mobile Grooming
          (850) 933-4506

      Nursing Homes, Pet Friendly

Eden Springs
(850) 926-7181

Lee's Place (a non-profit grief & loss counseling center)
Debbie Wiles, LCSW
216 Lake Ella Drive, 32303
(850) 841-7733
website: www.leesplace.org

Sally Malloy, Licensed Therapist
(850) 841-2898

Karen Joslin Photography
(850) 421-7387

Photography by Rachel Compton
(850) 445-8231

Wade Photography
(850) 284-4324

Debbie A. Clark, Oil Painter (Equine & Canine Art)
(850) 668-9856

Watercolor Pet Portraits by Anita Collins
(850) 321-8582

Stella Furjanic, Blue Chip Realty
1909 Capital Circle NE, 32308
Office: (850) 671-3721
Home Fax: (850) 668-6325
E-mail: stellaf@embarqmail.com

Nancy Laux, Blue Chip Realty
(850) 545-7074

Kate MacFall, Customers 1st Realty
(850) 508-1001

House of Reptiles
(850) 878-9530

Angels That Purr, Inc. (cat rescue)
(850) 264-3425

Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc.(ARPH)
1-877-277-4779

BIRDLAND
Contact: Jan Sangaree, 656-0409

Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition, Inc.
(877) 633-2108

ECAH Animals, Inc
(850) 668-1004

Friends of Gypsy (feral cat rescue)
(850) 224-1954

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida
1-866-464-LABS

Leon County Humane Society
(850) 224-9193

Ssnakes/Susan Sentman (reptile rescue and rehab)
(850) 421-1894 or (352) 650-4910

Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue
(850) 562-3200

Tallahassee Collie Rescue, Inc.
(850) 942-RUFF (7833)

T.R.E.A.T.S., Inc.
Treatment Resources & Education for Animals in Temporary Shelter, Inc.
Website: www.treatsinc.org

Tri-State Avian Society (bird rescue)
(850) 847-1975

Wakulla Animal Shelter
(850) 926-0890

           Animal Aid Spay & Neuter Center
           (850) 386-4148

      Treats/Treat Canisters

           "Painted Paws" Treats and Canisters
           paintedpaws@comcast.net

        Veterinary Clinics
          (see Veterinary Clinics listing for more information)

Natural Matters
(850) 671-7270

Tallahassee Lawns
(850) 294-0854

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