Leon County Humane Society

Leon County Humane Society Rescue, Rehabilitate, & Educate

We are a private 501(c)(3) donation-run non-profit organization.
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The Leon County Humane Society has been a trusted voice for pets and people for over 50 years. Donate or get involved to help us continue our mission of compassion in the Tallahassee and Big Bend areas!

🚨 Fosters Needed! 🚨We have a few shelters/rescue partners who have dogs who need out of the shelter so they can refocus ...
09/15/2025

🚨 Fosters Needed! 🚨

We have a few shelters/rescue partners who have dogs who need out of the shelter so they can refocus their efforts to continue to help their communities with intake needs and requests. Let us know if you can help with any of these!

Daphne: The perfect dog! House-trained, crate-trained, great with cats, other dogs, kids, and loves everyone she meets! Daphne is 4 years old and ready to look for her forever home - with your help!

Mocha: This 6-month-old Lab mix needs a calm, patient foster to help her learn the world isn’t so scary. She’s leary around loud noises and sudden movements, so a home without small kids would be best.
She just needs a safe place to land, time to decompress, and someone willing to give her the patience and love she deserves. Could you be the one to help her start her journey? 🐾💛 We expect her to need some time to adjust, acclimate, and learn to be a puppy.

Cookie: At around 4 months old, this sweet girl is already showing what a smart cookie she is. She’s potty trained, knows how to shake, walks well on a leash, and even barks at the door when she needs to go out. Her foster says she’s incredibly smart and learns quickly—she’ll thrive with a family who wants a playful, loving pup eager to please and will likely get snatched up fast and adopted quick! 🍪

Bandit: This sweet little guy with the “bandit eyes” is potty and crate trained, five months old, great with cats, dogs big & small, and kids too! He’s playful, loving, and ready to wiggle his way into your heart. 🐶❤️

Roxie is heavily pregnant and currently waiting at Wakulla Shelter. We need a foster commitment before we can commit to pulling her into our care to have her puppies in a warm and loving environment. She's a tiny little lady, and will do most of the work when the puppies come, she just needs someone to spoil her and make sure everything is going smoothly.

As always, we're here for you throughout the entire foster journey for support! We cover their food, vetting, supplies - anything you need, just let us know or come by the office and we're happy to send it home with you.

If you're able to take in any of these dogs, please let us know ASAP so we can pull them into our program and give them a soft spot to land!

Start your fostering journey by submitting a foster application here:
www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

Already submitted? Email our Dog Program Coordinator, Amy, to let her know there's space in your heart and home to help us save one of these dogs.

[email protected]

If you’ve been admiring our profile picture, you’ll be glad to know that sweet little face is now spayed, vaccinated, mi...
09/12/2025

If you’ve been admiring our profile picture, you’ll be glad to know that sweet little face is now spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, adopted, and thriving! 💕

Meet Schnitzel: She and her three siblings were found as newborns: wet, cold, and without their mom. Despite waiting, mom never returned and was assumed deceased. A kind-hearted Good Samaritan reached out for help, and we rushed the kittens into care.

For neonate kittens, warmth is everything. Their tiny bodies can’t regulate temperature, and without a heat source their organs begin to shut down. This is why you should never feed a cold kitten - their digestive systems simply won’t work. The finder put them on a heating pad right away, but all four kittens arrived at our vet partner so cold their temperatures could barely be registered, and we knew immediately that their chances of survival were slim.

We split the litter into pairs and sent them to experienced fosters who stayed up all night giving them round-the-clock care. Sadly, by the next day, only one kitten remained: the runt of the litter.

But this tiny little fighter had a will to live, and it carried her all the way to where she was meant to be: into the arms of a loving forever family. 🏡💖

Every animal who passes through our doors is cherished by a team of fosters, vets, techs, staff, and supporters. Together, we make stories like Schnitzel’s possible.

It's not always easy, and there's often heartbreak along the way, but adoptions like hers, by families who understand and appreciate everything we did to get them there, truly make it all worthwhile.

🌟 Want to be part of the next happy tail?
🐾 Become a foster and give vulnerable animals a safe place to land.
💙 Make a donation to help provide the lifesaving medical care, supplies, and support they need.
🫶 Adopt one of the animals we've worked so hard to save

Learn more about fostering at www.leoncountyhumane.org/get-involved/foster

Donate through this post or on our website at www.leoncountyhumane.org/donate

See our beloved and adoptable animals at www.leoncountyhumane.org/adopt/adoptable-pets

We received a request to help with abandoned 5-6 week-old puppies! We're unsure on their parents/breed, all we know is t...
09/10/2025

We received a request to help with abandoned 5-6 week-old puppies! We're unsure on their parents/breed, all we know is they need a safe spot to land and our current foster homes are full.

We provide all supplies, food, vetting, and are here to support you every step of the way.

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

Already completed one previously? Email our Dog Program Coordinator, Amy, to let her know your home and heart is open and available to foster!

[email protected]

Fosters earn four volunteer hours daily and have first opportunity to adopt.

To view currently adoptable dogs, you can visit www.leoncountyhumane.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs anytime.

😜ADOPTABLE SPOTLIGHT 😜Meet Tatum!Tatum is the sweetest little guy who loves being the center of attention. He gets along...
09/08/2025

😜ADOPTABLE SPOTLIGHT 😜

Meet Tatum!

Tatum is the sweetest little guy who loves being the center of attention. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs but definitely is most comfortable as the ✨favorite✨

He’ll wiggle his way right to the front for extra pets and snuggles!

Tatum would do best in a kid-free home where he can soak up all the love. He’s a playful pup who never says no to a game of fetch with tennis balls, and he gets so excited for walks and car rides that he lets out the cutest squeals (just like a little piggy!). 🐷

He walks well on a leash, though because of his short smushy nose, 🐽 his walks should be kept to shorter distances, especially in hot weather. Tatum is crate trained, housebroken, enjoys bath time, and even gets along great with his foster mom’s cat.

With his big personality and loving heart, Tatum will make a wonderful addition to a lucky family.

Learn more and submit an adoption application at https://www.leoncountyhumane.org/animal/tatum-taz/

Once received, you'll be put in touch with his foster so she can answer questions and set up a meet & greet with you!

Celebrating September with pumpkin spice, cooler weather (kinda,) and admiring Whiskey, who came in 5th place in our Paw...
09/04/2025

Celebrating September with pumpkin spice, cooler weather (kinda,) and admiring Whiskey, who came in 5th place in our Paw Prints Calendar Contest in 2024 after raising nearly $3,000 towards our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and educate, and he's featured this month on our 2025 Paw Prints Calendar!

From his mom Presley:

Meet Whiskey Dale Reeves, the spirited 2.5 year old black lab who was adopted at 8 weeks old. He is more than just a pet—he's a cherished member of the family, with a personality as vibrant as his wagging tail. Affectionately known as Handsome, Wiggles, Good Boh, and Silly, Whiskey's presence brightens every room he enters.

With his sleek coat and soulful eyes, Whiskey captures the hearts of everyone he meets. Though he may never fully understand the ways of cats, his bravery shines through as he defends his family from the feared water hose dragon.

Despite his shorter legs, Whiskey's spirit knows no bounds. He enjoys leisurely walks, proudly sporting his collar and bow tie like the gentleman he is. But nothing brings him more joy than the chase during playtime, where he darts and dodges with boundless energy.

At home, Whiskey eagerly awaits his mommy's return, greeting her with zoomies that fill the room with laughter and love. And when his "sissy" feeds him one pebble at a time, Whiskey knows he's cherished beyond measure.

Whiskey's favorite treat? Without a doubt, it's the Peanut butter stuffed pretzels, lovingly shared by his dad.

With his charming personality and lovable quirks, Whiskey brings joy to every moment. Whether he's dressed to impress for special outings or simply cuddled up with his family, Whiskey's presence is a constant reminder of the love and happiness that surrounds him.

We're getting near the end of our gorgeous 2025 Calendar, but our 2026 Calendar filled with beloved pets from this past June's contest and photographed by Black & Hue Photography will be available in mid-November!

You can pre-order your 2026 Calendar at https://www.leoncountyhumane.org/donate/paw-prints-calendar-2026/

Some of the animals we take in only need a soft spot to land and a loving home. Others require months of rehabilitation,...
09/02/2025

Some of the animals we take in only need a soft spot to land and a loving home. Others require months of rehabilitation, specialized diets, surgeries, medications, and ongoing care.

In the last six months alone, we’ve spent over $100,000 on medical expenses for animals in need - made possible only through the generosity of supporters like you. These costs don’t just include the essentials (spay/neuter surgeries, heartworm tests, FIV/FeLV testing, deworming, vaccinations, and monthly flea and heartworm prevention) but also specialized care for animals with complex medical and emotional needs. Thanks to this community of animal lovers, we rescue about 1,000 animals every year - and we’re always stretching to save more.

One of those animals is Lulu.

Purchased from a pet store and the product of irresponsible breeding and ownership, Lulu desperately needed us. While we love dogs of every breed and prefer to treat dogs as individuals, the truth is that breed matters - especially when that breed requires specialized care and knowledgeable owners, like bulldogs.

Bulldog owners need to be prepared for more than just their stubborn personalities. They need to lovingly clean their wrinkles to prevent yeast infections. They must manage frequent food and environmental allergies with special diets, medicated baths, or daily medications. Bulldogs often develop infections in their “tail pockets,” painful boils between their toes, and are prone to joint issues and cherry eye.

Caring for a bulldog means being vigilant - catching discomfort before it turns into infection - and embracing the gross alongside the adorable.

Sadly, Lulu’s former owners weren’t prepared for this level of care, and Lulu suffers from nearly every common bulldog issue.

But thanks to our medical team - and the generosity of people like you - Lulu is finally receiving the treatment she needs. With medicated baths, regular wrinkle and paw care, and ongoing infection management, she’s on her way to living a comfortable, happy life - the way every dog deserves.

Lulu’s journey is just one example of the difference your support makes. Behind every animal we rescue is a story like hers, an animal with unique circumstances and needs that we work hard to meet and advocate for, all so the perfect forever home can be found.

Consider making a donation through this post or our website at www.leoncountyhumane.org/donate

Every gift helps us provide medical care, rehabilitation, and second chances to animals like Lulu.

Can't donate? Think about fostering. We provide all the supplies and cover all the vet fees - you just provide a loving home where they can thrive.

www.leoncountyhumane.org/get-involved/foster

🐢Educational Post🌱We love animals of all kinds, but our organization is most prepared and equipped to care for cats and ...
08/31/2025

🐢Educational Post🌱

We love animals of all kinds, but our organization is most prepared and equipped to care for cats and dogs. Every once in a while a bird, guinea pig, reptile, bunny, rat, or even pig slips into the mix - but rarely - unless the stars align and we have the ability to offer a good spot for them. Otherwise, we refer them to another organization with the resources to do so.

A turtle was left on our porch this month, and we have experience with being frustrated an animal was left unattended after hours, but for a Box Turtle, there was an extra weight behind the frustration. It’s helpful for us to know the background of a cat or dog, but for this turtle, not knowing was a big problem.

Box Turtles can live for 50 years in the wild. They remain in the same few square acres their entire lives. That’s their comfort zone - they know where to journey for food, water, shelter, everything they need to survive exists for them in that area, and if they’re removed, they can neglect their basic needs in favor of making it back to where they belong.

We didn’t know where he came from, so we couldn’t return him home to release him. We also didn’t know if he had been a pet or a wild found turtle. We contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and they agreed, he needed to be kept in captivity.

While looking for a spot he could live safely, we struggled to find “adopters” who had experience with Box Turtle care - and the ones who did were usually already at the legal limit of owning two.

Luckily, we found a soft spot for him to land where he will be cared for, and we hope his adjustment to his new life is received well by him.

If you come across a turtle crossing the road, help them cross and put them on the opposite side they were traveling. Don’t bring them somewhere “safer.” They belong where they are. If you come across injured wildlife, contact St. Francis Wildlife Association.

Please share so other turtles stay in their homes, in nature. 🌿

🚨 URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED – 3 Puppies Rescued from Overwhelmed Shelter! 🐶❤️We recently pulled three 3-month-old SWEET pupp...
08/27/2025

🚨 URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED – 3 Puppies Rescued from Overwhelmed Shelter! 🐶❤️

We recently pulled three 3-month-old SWEET puppies from an overcrowded shelter with the plan to transfer them to a transport partner with room and resources. Unfortunately, that shelter partner is now dealing with a parvo outbreak and had to cancel intake, leaving us urgently needing foster homes for these pups.

They are currently safe and in the process of getting fully vetted, but we cannot move forward without immediate foster support!

➡️ We provide all supplies and medical care – you provide the love and a safe space!
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to step in and help these puppies continue their journey to a forever home.

Fosters earn 4 volunteer hours a day and have first opportunity to adopt!

📩 www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

[email protected]

Please share even if you can't foster – getting the word out can save lives! 💙

Foster Needed for Sweet Loretta 💛🐾Meet Loretta! A beautiful lab/bully mix with soulful eyes that seem to look straight i...
08/27/2025

Foster Needed for Sweet Loretta 💛🐾

Meet Loretta! A beautiful lab/bully mix with soulful eyes that seem to look straight into your heart. This gentle girl is full of love, playfulness, and potential. She's looking for a foster home where she can feel safe, cared for, and cherished while she waits for her forever family.

Loretta is the perfect blend of fun and affection. She adores playing with people and other dogs but is also perfectly content entertaining herself when you're busy. Whether it's a game of fetch or a quiet nap at your feet, Loretta is just happy to be near her people.

This sweet girl is house-trained, crate-trained and walks beautifully on a leash. She's smart as a whip and picks up new behaviors quickly, making her a dream to have in the home. At night, she loves nothing more than curling up next to her human for some cozy cuddles.

Loretta would thrive in a home with a single person or a family. She just wants to bond, love, and be loved in return.

If you’ve been thinking about fostering, now is the time. Loretta is ready to bring warmth, joy, and companionship into your life, and it's more than okay with her if it's just for a little while.

Can you open your heart and home to Loretta?

New fosters can submit an application so we can create your profile and get your started at www.leoncountyhumane.org/foster/foster-application

Already completed one? Email Amy at [email protected]

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413 Timberlane Road
Tallahassee, FL
32312

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

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