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City of Tallahassee Animal Control

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. After hours, for a sick, injured or aggressive stray, call the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800 to page the on-call officer.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Who it helps
Issues inside Tallahassee city limits.
Where
City of Tallahassee (inside city limits)
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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City animal control officers respond to nuisance, stray and abandoned animals and concerns about animals not being properly cared for inside Tallahassee city limits. Also hosts a free Responsible Pet Ownership course sponsored by Pets Ad Litem.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: City of Tallahassee (inside city limits)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. After hours, for a sick, injured or aggressive stray, call the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800 to page the on-call officer.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Issues inside Tallahassee city limits. Unincorporated Leon County is served by Leon County Animal Control.
  • How to get started: Call 850-891-2958.

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Sources

City of Tallahassee Animal Control official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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