Animal Control Mission Statement 

Improve animal and human well-being through education, prevention, and enforcement programs and humane animal care and control services for the citizens and animals of Leon County.

Contact Persons:

Richard Ziegler, Director
501-B Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
850-606-5400
FAX: 850-606-5401

email: ZieglerR@leoncountyfl.gov
 

Hours of Operation:
Office:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed holidays.

Field:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Emergency Calls Only

Animal Control Officers can be contacted after office hours, and on weekends and holidays, by calling the Leon County Sheriff Office at (850) 922-3300. An Animal Control Officer is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for emergencies in the unincorporated area of the County.

Emergencies are:

• Rabies control and bite investigations.

• Rescue of sick, diseased or injured domestic animals.

• Investigation of cruelty to animals in which the animal is in immediate danger.

• Dangerous or Aggressive animals.

• Law enforcement assistance.