Pet Resources For Seniors
Scientific research increasingly shows that seniors with pets benefit emotionally and physically. Among the proven benefits are increased physical activity, improved social skills, reduced stress, and lower blood pressure.
General Pet Resources
- Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Services Center, 891-2950
Shelter Email - Local animal shelter provides a variety of services including discounted adoption fees for seniors 65+. - Leon County Humane Society, 224-9193
Email: info@lchs.info
Offers a variety of services; those specific to seniors include "Pets for the Elderly Program" which provides assistance with pet adoption fees and the "Preferred Pet Program" which provides pet matching services. Numerous volunteer opportunities are also available. - Tallahassee Pet Resources Network
Email: info@tallahasseepetresources.com
A variety of information for Leon County pet owners including a comprehensive resource directory, events calendar, lost and found pet listings, pet care articles, and much more. Pet Resource Packets are also available.
Animal Adoption
- Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Services Center, 891-2950
Discounted fees for ages 65+. - Leon County Humane Society, 224-9193
Discounted fees for ages 60 +. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets. - ComForT, 488-0055
E-mail: comfortpet@elderaffairs.org
Animal visitation and activities sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. - Tallahassee TheraPETics, Inc, 656-4998
E-mail: Debraever@cs.com
Animal assisted activities and therapy. - Tri-State Avian Society, 847-1975
Animal Assisted Therapy
Dog Parks
- Tom Brown Park (Dog Area)
- San Luis Mission Park (Dog Area)
Providing fenced dog areas for "off leash" play for both large and small breeds.
Phone: 891-3866 (Tallahassee Parks and Recreation)
Hours: Dusk until Dawn
Emergency Services
- Animal Abuse, Within city limits: 891-2950, Outside city limits: 606-5400
To report animal abuse, neglect, or cruelty. Reports may be made anonymously
Emergency Clinics Open After Hours
Please call for instructions before transporting your pet.
- Allied Veterinarians Emergency Hospital, 222-0123
401 East 9th Ave. (Corner of Thomasville Rd. and 9th Ave.)
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6pm-8am and Sat. 12 noon - Mon. 8am
Cares for injured and sick pets after hours - Northwood Animal Hospital, 385-8181, (after hours): 385-7387
1881 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Cares for injured and sick animals 24 hours a day.
Also accepts sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife for St. Francis Wildlife Association.
Lost And Found
- Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Services Center, 891-2950
Report lost or found pets.
Service Dogs For The Disabled
- Canine Companions for Independence (407) 522-3300,
Toll free: 1-800-572-2275
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. (941) 729-5665,
Toll free: 1-800-944-DOGS (3647)
E-mail: info@guidedogs.org
Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals (Medical/Spay/Neuter)
Disaster Preparation And Shelter Information
- City of Tallahassee Emergency Management, 891-6201
Information on hurricane and flood preparedness and response, as well as links to important agencies dealing with emergency mitigation. - Leon County Emergency Management, 488-5921
Emergency preparedness for you and your pets, shelter listings, evacuation maps, etc. - American Red Cross-Capital Area Chapter, 878-6080
E-Mail: arc-disasterservices@tallytown.com - Big Bend D.A.R.T. (Disaster Animal Response Team), 531-9759
Email: DARTcat@comcast.net