Pets & animals
Lost pets, animal shelters, and pet-friendly shelters.
Text 13 to (850) 898-1741 to get this list on your phone.
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Escambia County Animal Welfare (lost pets)
Look for a lost pet online on 24PetConnect or visit the shelter. Bring proof of ownership and a photo ID. Call before you go to check hours.
200 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
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Okaloosa County Animal Control (south unincorporated)
For bites, dangerous or injured animals, or cruelty in unincorporated areas south of Eglin AFB. Calls go through the Sheriff's non-emergency line.
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm
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Santa Rosa County Animal Services (lost pets)
Closed Tuesday Oct 13 with other county offices, per Santa Rosa County (Oct 12).
County animal shelter for lost and found pets.
4451 Pine Forest Road, Milton, FL
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Crestview Animal Services (north Okaloosa)
Animal services for all areas north of Eglin AFB, including Laurel Hill, run by the Crestview Police Department.
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Pet-friendly shelter: Milton Community Center
Open until further notice per Santa Rosa County (Oct 12, 6 p.m.).
Bring your pet in a carrier with proof of vaccinations, plus food, water, leash, and litter.
5629 Byrom St, Milton, FL 32570
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PAWS animal control (Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther)
Animal control for Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Mary Esther. After hours (4:30pm-8am) for injured or aggressive animals or bites, call 850-685-6003.
Hours: Business hours; after hours 850-685-6003
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Pet-friendly recovery shelter: Emmanuel Baptist Church, Crestview
Open and pet friendly per the state shelter list, updated 7:22 a.m. Central Oct 13.
The open Red Cross recovery shelter in Crestview accepts pets.
3252 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32539
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Livestock and farm animal emergency help (FDACS)
Offered for Isaias per the Governor's Oct 12 update.
Farm and livestock owners can request help for animals in critical need after the storm.