Leon County Humane Society

11/28/2025

ANNOUNCING OUR MATCHING DONATION AMOUNT FOR GIVING TUESDAY! ♥️

We need your help to unlock a generous $22,000 collective donation of matching funds from some of our incredible supporters to help in our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Educate.

If we’re able to unlock the full $22,000, that means your donations will be doubled for $44,000 towards animals and people in our community and beyond.

Donations can be made through these upcoming facebook posts on the day, or through this link to donate through our website in the days leading up:

https://www.leoncountyhumane.org/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=14

Tune in on Tuesday for videos and stories sharing what your support helps us accomplish!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is a day for gratitude, so we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our donors, fosters, volunteers and supporters.

Thanks to you, we’re able to provide life-changing transformations and second chances for animals in our community and beyond. Just look at the difference in Roxie, a heavily pregnant ready-to-pop terrier pulled from Wakulla shelter.

Her puppies are weaned, and Roxie is just about ready to find her forever home. You can see the difference her foster and your support helped make.

Together, we create these transformations for approximately 1,000 animals every year.

Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy your holiday! 🦃

11/26/2025

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Looking for a podcast to listen to for the drive?

You're in luck, because we just posted our newest episode!

In this episode, recorded at Tally Cat Cafe, we're joined by Dr. Nat Davidson, co-owner and DVM at Animal Angels: An at home veterinary clinic offering hospice and end of life services. She has several years of animal care and veterinary experience under her belt, is a pet owner herself, and has generously offered to sit down for a couple episodes to dig into some care-related topics.

For episode 10, we take a step back and look at what it really means for a pet to thrive. Beyond physical health, from balanced nutrition to meaningful mental stimulation, we explore the pillars of whole-pet wellness and how the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare play a role in helping guide compassionate, responsible care.

Whether you’re a first-time pet parent or a seasoned pro, this conversation offers a grounded, judgment-free perspective. Because the truth is: pet care isn’t about perfection—it’s about being curious, staying teachable, and making thoughtful choices that help our animals live their happiest and healthiest lives. There is no finish line to learning, and we all have room to grow!

Join us as we zoom out, widen the lens, and discover what a truly thriving pet looks like.

In this episode link, you can also find an accompanying slideshow and some academic articles to start you off on your

✨RESEAAARCH ✨

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Nat Davidson, co-owner and DVM of Animal Angels: An at home veterinary clinic offering hospice and end of life services. She has several years of animal care and veterinary experience under her belt, is a pet o...

11/26/2025

If you receive our newsletter, you’ll recognize Mr. Pickles!

Mr. Pickles was transferred from a shelter last month. He's suffered horrid ear issues throughout his life and Capital Veterinary Specialist just completed the first ear canal ablation, with the other expected to happen in a few weeks, so his journey to a comfortable life is underway! The recovery for this procedure is quite easy for the caretaker, but he really needs a couch to crash on where he can relax and concentrate on getting well. Mr. Pickles is a favorite among volunteers and staff, he's got a great personality with people and other cats.

We know it’s the holiday season, and fosters have been hard to come by, but if you’re able to open your home and heart to Mr. Pickles, we’d be so grateful!

Submit a foster application at www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

If you’ve already completed that step, email [email protected] to let us know you’re able to help!

We’ll provide all supplies, you just supply the love and coziness 💕

11/25/2025

We’re so grateful to Angels Have Paws Pet Grooming Salon for their donation drive to help keep our Community Pet Food Pantry stocked! They’re heros all year long and often donate services to keep fosters comfortable and looking their best, but this went above and beyond. 💙

This time of year is difficult for many, so it’s more important than ever to be able to keep beloved pets fed and safe in loving homes.

Looking to donate? We accept even open bags of food, and donations are welcome any time at 413 Timberlane Road. If our office is closed, we have a donation bin on our porch to keep food safe from our raccoon friends. 🦝

11/25/2025

We have an intake request of 8 bottle baby puppies, their mom is struggling with so many of them, and so is their owner.

We will be assisting in getting mom spayed, but for this litter, the puppies are here and need help. They need to be fed 4 times a day, every 4-6 hours. We provide EVERYTHING, bottles, formula, instruction, p*e pads, towels, blankets, we send you home with a whole kit!

Once they’re old enough we will also arrange their vetting, they are not available for adoption until they are fully vetted but fosters will have first opportunity to adopt.

Interested? Submit a foster application at www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

If you’ve submitted an app previously, you can email [email protected]

Interested but not sure if you’re ready for the plunge? Take a listen to our podcast episode on bottle baby fostering, link in comments.

11/24/2025

We’re still recovering from the AMAZING Tallahassee Beer Society Anniversary Party at Sienna Lee Gardens.

The party was wild, but don’t worry… we had a designated driver who kept both paws firmly on the wheel. (For legal reasons, please note: this was a very funny joke.) Even better, one of our dogs met an incredible adopter, and Tallahassee Beer Society surprised us with a record-breaking donation that will directly support animals in our community, helping us provide both lifesaving care, and the less exciting but still essential daily care and vetting.

It’s always inspiring to see what happens when our community shows up, and Tallahassee Beer Society never fails to bring everyone together. Their mission to uplift and promote local businesses and organizations all while giving their members great savings, throwing the most fun parties, and keeping charity and generosity at the heart of everything they do is something truly special. They’ve found the perfect balance, and not only are we lucky to have their support, Tallahassee is lucky to have them.

Having FOMO? Good, you should.

Luckily, next year's cards go on sale this Friday at midnight - so snag yours and make sure you give them a follow so we can see you at next year's shindig.

Loki, our DD, was not the lucky pup who met their adopter at the event, but that's good news for you, because he's ready to be your Passenger Prince. He's a sweet, well-mannered gentleman who LOVES car rides and his people.

Submit an adoption application and we'll schedule a meet and greet! www.leoncountyhumane.org/adopt/adoption-application

11/24/2025

Foster Needed!

Junior is looking for a new foster home that’s a better fit for his needs. As a hound mix, he’s naturally energetic, very smart, and happiest in an active household.

None of this is a negative! It’s simply who he is, and he’ll thrive with people who appreciate those traits. After a full day of fun, he loves nothing more than curling up in the recliner. He does well with other dogs, though many cats find his energy a bit much.

We provide our fosters with EVERYTHING they need to thrive. Food, a cozy kennel, bed, toys, bowls, leash, harness, if you need it, we send it home with you. If you have questions, we're here for you. We screen adopters to make sure they're great, and you have input throughout the adoption process so that the animal you've come to love goes to a home that you feel good about!

Get started by submitting a foster application at www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

If you have already completed one, email our Dog Program Coordinator at [email protected]

11/21/2025

We’re so excited for tonight! 🎉🥳🍻

11/20/2025

We’re so proud of our Dog Coordinator, Amy Raddar, and thrilled to see her honored with a proclamation from the City of Tallahassee, FL - Government. The depth of her dedication is impossible to sum up in a single post or proclamation. She gives countless hours, endless energy, and unwavering care. She's rarely without multiple foster dogs, and she personally takes on difficult cases to give dogs the best chance through her training experience. There are no challenges she shies away from.

Because of her, thousands of dogs have been saved, and thousands of families have welcomed a dog who changed their lives.

Her impact was especially evident this year through the rescue of Trooper, whose story reached audiences around the world and inspired the passing of Trooper’s Law. Amy’s hard work has sparked meaningful change, and that comes as no surprise to us—she inspires us every single day.

At the presentation, her supporters, family, coworkers, and fosters filled the room. She is a true cornerstone of our community and of animal welfare, and we could not be more proud. You can view the presentation beginning at 15:01

11/20/2025

TOMORROW NIGHT!

Make sure you snag a ticket for unlimited beer sampling and come on by to enjoy live music, food trucks, adoptable dogs, and pop ups!

This year the anniversary party takes place at the picturesque Sienna Lee Gardens, and they'll have the football game playing on a giant inflatable screen outside so you can sip your beer, pet dogs, and stay up to date on the score. If you were looking for a good spot to watch the game, look no further. 🏈🍻🐾

We're looking forward to seeing you there! Drive safe and utilize a designated driver! If you are your group's DD, stop by the LCHS booth for a small thank you 🫶

This event helps us in our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Educate, and each year Tallahassee Beer Society knocks it out of the park with their support and throws a fantastic party you don't want to miss.

🥳 IT'S 8TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY WEEK! 🥳

We are super pumped about our 8th Birthday Party on Friday, Nov. 21st, from 6-10 pm at Sienna Lee Gardens!

And we kick off our final week of promos with a look at all the great food/oyster/dessert vendors we're going to have there Friday to keep you full and happy during FOUR HOURS of unlimited ALL LOCAL beer samples, live music by Two Foot Level, an adoption station by Leon County Humane Society and college football on our outdoor projection screen, donated by Davis Yard Services:

FOOD:
- Big Whipp’s Kitchen
- Baked By Mayra ()
- Judah's Backyard BBQ
- LINK - Sausages & Beer
- The Mill House

OYSTERS:
- Forgotten Bay Oysters (raw AND grilled!)

DESSERT:
- Doughlicious Donutz

The owners of Sienna Lee Gardens are also going to be on site selling their famous hot boiled peanuts, and Pam's Creations wil have an assortment of cookies and baked goods for you to enjoy.

Tickets are - ALMOST - sold out, so if you don't have yours yet, better hurry to: TLHBeerSociety.com! 👀 🏃‍♂️ 🎟

See y'all Friday as we cheers to 8 years! 🍻