ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION, INC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Animal Shelter Foundation The Shelter is an open admission facility which means that every animal is accepted and no animal is turned away. In our community alone, over the past few years on average, 6,500 animals found their way to the shelter annually. Some were neglected or abandoned and others just no longer wanted. While several thousand animals are adopted each year, the reality is that there are simply more pets than homes, and thousands more are euthanized. ASF provides resources to help more homeless animals find loving forever homes, supports community wide spay/ neuter efforts to help decrease unwanted animals that end up in the shelter and promotes kindness, respect and responsible pet ownership for our furry friends. ASF is proud to support our community’s homeless animals and to supplement the Shelter’s veterinary team by funding procedures like x-rays and specialized surgeries. The Animal Shelter Foundation also funds the heartworm treatment for shelter dogs making them more adoptable. This was a driving factor in the creation of the Animal Shelter Foundation in 2007, and it continues to save the lives of hundreds of homeless dogs and cats every year. Funding provided by the Animal Shelter Foundation is most often the only hope for a special needs homeless animal. But that is only part of the story. We also support programs that provide foster care for hurting or hard-to-match animals, educate residents about proper pet care the importance of spaying and neutering, and encourage the humane treatment of all animals. The Animal Shelter Foundation is moving our community toward more responsible pet ownership, and we are grateful for the hundreds of individuals, families and businesses that partner with and support ASF to make this possible. Animal Shelter Foundation The Shelter is an open admission facility which means that every animal is accepted and no animal is turned away. In our community alone, over the past few years on average, 6,500 animals found their way to the shelter annually. Some were neglected or abandoned and others just no longer wanted. While several thousand animals are adopted each year, the reality is that there are simply more pets than homes, and thousands more are euthanized. ASF provides resources to help more homeless animals find loving forever homes, supports community wide spay/ neuter efforts to help decrease unwanted animals that end up in the shelter and promotes kindness, respect and responsible pet ownership for our furry friends. ASF is proud to support our community’s homeless animals and to supplement the Shelter’s veterinary team by funding procedures like x-rays and specialized surgeries. The Animal Shelter Foundation also funds the heartworm treatment for shelter dogs making them more adoptable. This was a driving factor in the creation of the Animal Shelter Foundation in 2007, and it continues to save the lives of hundreds of homeless dogs and cats every year. Funding provided by the Animal Shelter Foundation is most often the only hope for a special needs homeless animal. But that is only part of the story. We also support programs that provide foster care for hurting or hard-to-match animals, educate residents about proper pet care the importance of spaying and neutering, and encourage the humane treatment of all animals. The Animal Shelter Foundation is moving our community toward more responsible pet ownership, and we are grateful for the hundreds of individuals, families and businesses that partner with and support ASF to make this possible. The moment you realize your beloved pet is missing can be terrifying, but don’t panic. There are several steps you can take to help find your pet, and the quicker you start your search, the more likely you will be to have your furry friend back home. Call us first at (850) 891-2950. We’ll ask you to come to the Animal Service Center in person to complete a Lost Pet Form, and to look through our kennels. We also ask that you bring a copy of your Lost Pet Poster or a current picture of your pet so we can keep it with your Lost Pet Report. We take in many stray animals every day, so you’ll want to check back daily to see if your pet has been picked up. You should also call your veterinarian and other veterinarians in your area to let them know your pet is missing. You may bring the animal to the Animal Service Center. During business hours, Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1pm-5pm, you may bring the found pet to the Animal Service Center located at 1125 Easterwood Drive. A missing pet is a scary reality that even the most responsible pet owner may have to face. The most well-cared for pooches and kitties get loose, slipping out of collars, digging under fences and jumping over walled-in yards—and many are returned simply because they were wearing proper identification. Bring your pet to the Animal Service Center to be receive a low-cost pet microchip and a FREE identification tag! FREE ID tags are available during normal business hours. Low-cost microchips ($16) are available Tuesday-Friday from 10:30am to 5:30pm. Call (850) 891-2950 for more information about the ASPCA ID Me program that is FREE for Leon County residents! a local animal advocacy group, and is a free, three-hour information program designed to help pet owners learn how to properly care for their animals and to increase awareness of the local laws governing animal care and treatment. The course covers a wide variety of topics including veterinary care, traveling safely with your pet, shelter, nutrition, humane tethering and more. For more information, including up-coming class dates contact City of Tallahassee Animal Control at (850) 891-2958. Volunteering with us is a great way to make a difference in the lives of many animals. From walking dogs and assisting with special events to fostering orphaned or frightened animals, we need your help! Take your pet to the veterinarian for a check-up, vaccinations, and, most importantly spaying/neutering! Making sure you pet is as healthy as possible before the come to the Animal Service Center will greatly increase their chances of being adopted.