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February 2024 by Mary L.
I took my 17-year-old kitty to be euthanized yesterday at the shelter. I had an appointment at 2:00 p.m. they took my baby back. They told me on the phone that I could not go back with her which broke my heart. I've never left my kitties or dogs alone to be put to sleep without being with them. But I'm a senior citizen on social security with little funds having seven pets at home. So I went ahead and took her there to the shelter So an hour after that I was waiting and waiting and waiting and Iwent back to the desk and asked what was taking so long? They told me because of the cat's age 17 years old, that it was taking her longer to be put to sleep because her blood flowed slower. I have had cats for over 30 years, six at a time and put many down up to 21 years of age. That was the most ridiculous explanation I could ever imagine‼ At 90 minutes I went back to the desk and said give me my cat. I'm going someplace else to what is going on??? and a lady came up and said the same thing and that they were almost done. I told him how upset I was, and that I was going to post on Facebook what a terrible experience it had been. When I brought my kitty home I unwrapped her from the bag that they put her in, so that my five other cats and dog could say goodbye. She had a sibling. They say you should let them see the dead pet, so that your other pets are not looking around for her and know that she is passed away. So when I unwrapped poor Coco I saw that both her front paws had been shaved, so obviously they had trouble finding a vein to put in the anesthetic ‼‼ Why couldn't they be honest and tell me that they were having trouble finding a vein to put the anesthetic in her? Why did they have to lie about it? Her heart would have been pumping 10 times faster, not slower being in a strange place, being put in a carrier, and driven there, so it certainly didn't have anything to do with a slow blood flow I would not take my pet there if anyone ever thinks of it, for euthanasia even though it only cost $25. They're liars. I have no idea what kind of terrible panic my kitten would have gone through back in that room for 90 minutes with these people stay away from this place unless you want to adopt
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February 2024 by Kristie Newton
Happy to see the dogs arw being well cared for by the staff. Clean kennels, beds, food and water. Impressed.
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February 2024 by Erland Jacob
Everybody in there was very helpful
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February 2024 by Charlott Perry
Absolutely amazing people work there!
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February 2024 by Become Change
Please don't be afraid to get them involved in looking for your pet. When you do let me help you understand why it is a good idea.My dog recently disappeared for 17 days. During that time I posted her online on their website. Not even one day after my sweet girl went missing and she was in their system. By the 15th day, I was feeling overwhelmed and decided to start calling them almost every day. But first I would go look because of course they were holding her hostage. When I got there I found out that they knew who I was because I was the lady whose dog had gone missing and calls every day. I was told they had her chip number and would contact me the minute she showed up. They would keep the lost flag in their system for a year. I walked out feeling like I had an advocate. Please, if your pet disappears start by going online as soon as you realize you need help looking for them and fill out a request for help. I would say the same thing for the ASPCA of Tallahassee on Timberland Road. If they had been the ones to find her she would have been safe.
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February 2024 by Ann Rowe
Leon County Animal Shelter was closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I believe MLK would have supported the Shelter being open to accept these two beautiful dogs another good Samaritan and I rescued from I-10, just west of Tallahassee. I WILL be speaking with Leon County commissioners regarding this issue. Although I am not equipped to house dogs at my residence, I have made a place for them in my small screened-in porch for the night. Animal Control has graciously agreed to pick up and deliver them to the Shelter Tuesday morning. I've asked they be kept together, as we believe they came from the same household. They certainly are buddies. It has been a heartbreaking yet triumphant day. I've asked Animal Control to name the pair Saxon and Annie - after the two of us who rescued them. #Pleasespayneuteryourpets #EveryAnimalsLifeMatters ??❤
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February 2024 by Jonathan Manning
Our shelter is one of the best.
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February 2024 by Christopher Francis
Go get you a dog or two.
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February 2024 by Vanessa Dume
This business communication level is off the charts. They keep you informed. The animals here feel the love from the staff and I am happy that I was able to adopt my little girl Missy from this amazing place. She was the best Xmas gift, I ever got myself lol. Thank yall
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January 2024 by Donald Towle
Great staff.
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January 2024 by Frank Valverde
Love this place, we got our wonderful new family member chip! It was effortless we walked in walked the kennels we even got a chance to spend one on one time with the dogs of our choice. Took 5 min to fill out a form and walked out with our new baby. Thank you so much!!!
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January 2024 by Joe Rhio
Staff are professional and understanding of the many issues and needs of pet ownership.
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December 2023 by Marcie L.
I got a new cat here after losing my old cat after 20 years. They make the adoption process so easy and the cost is amazing I took a star off because I went in 2 different times before I made my choice , each time they don't allow me much time to get to know the animals. They really push some animals I.E kittens and when I told them I didn't want a kitten I was looking for an older cat they said they really didn't have any . I saw my cat in the last cage by the exit. Had I not been looking I would have thought the cages were all empty and just walked out.
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December 2023 by Kathleen McConnell
I was pleasantly surprised at the cooperation and advice I was given. (I have heard stories otherwise) I had a feral cat that came to us. THIN and hanging on. I took it to them and asked if they could neuter him. I really thought they would say he needed to be put down. But they did the surgery and a shot, and I got to go back and pick him up. He is doing well and and on his way to being a healthy companion to the only other feral we have. They were very helpful and kind. Thank you ❤️
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November 2023 by Cindy Kelley
Donated blankets and towels. I didn't get to visit any animals because it was closed?! It would not be open for visiting until Wednesday between 1:00 and 5:00. How you supposed to adopt an animal if you can't even get in there to see them?!
