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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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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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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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.