Animal Control

Nice officer with a dogWhat is Animal Control?
City of Tallahassee Animal Control Officers protect public health and safety and promote the general welfare of animals and citizens in our community. They accomplish this by responding to calls and concerns from citizens involving issues surrounding domestic animals. Common complaints that animal control responds to include nuisance animals, stray animals, abandoned animals and concerns for animals that may not be properly cared for. The goal of animal control is to educate and encourage responsible pet ownership while being a resource to our citizens on animal related issues. We depend on you to be our eyes and ears in the community. If you see a problem or have an animal related concern within the City limits of Tallahassee, please contact us at 850-891-2958.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

After Hours Emergency - If you have an after-hours emergency with your own pet, please contact your veterinarian. If you have an after-hour emergency with a sick, injured or aggressive stray animal please contact the City of Tallahassee Police Department (850-891-4200) or the Leon County Sheriff's Department (850-922-3300) to have the on-call Animal Control Officer paged.

Wondering if you live in the City or the unincorporated Leon County?
City of Tallahassee Animal Control only has jurisdiction for issues occurring inside the City limits of Tallahassee. Consider researching the address in question on the Leon County Property Appraiser website before contacting animal control if you are uncertain. If the issue is in the unincorporated Leon County then please contact Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400.

Local Animal Laws

Wildlife Issues - Have a concern about wildlife in your area? Check out the local resources available to help you.

Lost & Found Pets

ACO Presentations to Schools and Civic Organizations – Interested in having one of our officers visit your school or civic organization. Check out our Education Information for all the things we can offer.

Responsible Pet Ownership Course
Want to learn more about caring for your pet? Attend an upcoming Responsible Pet Ownership Class. The course is sponsored by Pets Ad Litem, 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.

Animal Control Fee Schedule

Impound Fee Assessed by owner, not animal.
First Offense $25 per animal
Second Offense $50 per animal
Third Offense $75 per animal
Fourth Offense $100 per animal
Fifth Offense $125 per animal
Spay / Neuter Deposit * Required on animals impounded two or more times. Offense number tracked by owner. Can be refunded if proof of surgery is provided within 30 days of reclaim.
First Offense Not Required
Second Offense $50 per animal
Third Offense $75 per animal
Fourth Offense $100 per animal
Fifth Offense $125 per animal
Rabies Vaccination Deposit * Proof of current rabies vaccine required for all animals at the time of reclaim. If they are not currently vaccinated a Rabies Vaccination Deposit will be assessed.
Rabies Vaccination Deposit $16 per animal
Boarding Fee  
City/Leon County Boarding $15 per cage/day
Non Leon County Boarding $20 per cage/day
Rabies Quarantine Boarding $16 per cage/day
Testing / Vaccinations / Care *These services are for impounded animals only
Bordetella Vaccination (dogs) $8
DA2PP Vaccination (dogs) $8
FVRCP Vaccination (cats) $8
Panacur Treatment $22
Veterinarian Services (SVS/EVS) $35- $85
Veterinarian Service After Hours / Cruelty Exam $50- $85
FeLV/FIV Test $22
Canine Heartworm Test $22
Bath $10 per animal
Medical Grooming $45 per animal