Veterinary Services

Hurricane Preparedness Clinic

Visit us during this special event on Sunday, April 12th, at the Tallahassee Animal Shelter from 8 - 10am. Free rabies vaccines and microchips to Leon County residents.

Microchip Appointments

Microchipping is available to all pet owners for $10 (cash or credit card) per pet. Appointments are available Monday - Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm by calling 850-891-2950, extension 0. Cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets are welcome!

Additional Info:

• Dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier
• Animals must be at least 2 months old for a microchip
• All microchips are Petlink & are pre-registered
• Each pet is required to have a separate appointment

Spay/Neuter

If you need assistance in having your pet spayed/neutered please reach out to Be the Solution who can offer vouchers for lost cost surgeries. Please note that ASF spay/neuter vouchers are not available at this time.

Euthanasia Services

Our pets provide us with unconditional love and wonderful companionship for many years, but sadly, all pets eventually experience health, behavior, or aging issues. When this happens, the focus shifts from ensuring quality of life to ensuring a peaceful death. As a compassionate kindness, we provide humane, end-of-life euthanasia services for owned pets. This respectful, private procedure is professionally administered by our on-staff Florida Certified Euthanasia Technicians. We follow the American Veterinary Medical Association's Euthanasia Guidelines and use the same humane procedures used by private veterinary hospitals. We take the utmost pride in having the technical, medical, and soft skills necessary to provide a peaceful end-of-life experience for your beloved pet.

We offer humane euthanasia by appointment during normal business hours. Please call 850-891-2950 to schedule an appointment. We are unable to offer pick-up or in-home services for euthanasia.

Before your Appointment
We ask that you bring the following with you to the appointment:

• A government-issued photo identification card
• Payment (cash, check or credit card). There is a $25 fee. If your pet has bitten in the 10 days prior to the euthanasia, there is an additional $55 fee for State required rabies testing.
• Completed Humane Euthanasia Request Form
• Your veterinarian's diagnosis to confirm the euthanasia reason. If one is not provided or we cannot reach them via phone, Tallahassee Animal Services retains the right to deny the euthanasia request.

What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you arrive, we'll review your paperwork and complete the check-in. Our staff will explain the euthanasia process based on your interest and comfort level. Please feel free to ask any questions to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Once you are ready and have said goodbye, our compassionate technicians will escort your pet to our private euthanasia suite for the procedure. There is nothing more for you to do at this point and you may head home.

Aftercare Services
We provide communal cremation where your pet is cremated alongside other pets.

Other Options
If you would like to be present for your pet's euthanasia, would like in-home euthanasia, or would like to have other after care arrangements, please reach out to your family veterinarian for assistance. Many local veterinarians offer additional end-of-life services that we are unable to offer. If your family veterinarian is unable to help, consider reaching out to one of the veterinarians below who offers in-home euthanasia service to new clients:

• Animal Angels
• At Home Veterinary Care
• Creature Comforts - In Home Pet Euthanasia
• Healing Hands Veterinary Care

Veterinary Visit FAQs

General ClinicInformation

• How should I bring my pets to the clinic?
• Forthe safety of your pets and everyone at the clinic, please bring cats inindividual carriers and dogs on leashes.  Ensure that your dog'scollar is properly tightened so that it cannot slip off over their head.
• Is there parking available?
  • Yes,although parking is limited at the shelter.  You may be directed topark next door at the Red Cross.
• Do I need to live in Leon County to participate?
  • Yes,this clinic is for Leon County residents only.
• How long is the wait?
  • Sincewe are first-come first-served, the wait times can vary. Please come witha bit of patience and rest assured we will see your pet.

PetEligibility and Requirements

• What types of animals do you provide services for?
  • Weprovide rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats.
• Can I bring my foster animal to get a rabies vaccine?
  • No.This clinic is for owned pets, not for rescue groups or foster animals.
• Can I bring my feral cat in a trap?
  • Wewill make every attempt to help vaccinate your feral cat, but we cannotguarantee that we'll be able to do so. We want to make sure it is safefor the cat, the staff, and our volunteers.  This clinic is not forferal cat rescue groups.
• My pet may be pregnant. Can she still get vaccinated and microchipped?
  • Forthe safety of your pet and her unborn litter, we cannot administer rabiesvaccinations to pregnant animals. However, we can still providemicrochipping services.
• Can I send my pets with a friend or family member?
  • Thepet's legal owner must be present to sign the necessary consent forms forvaccinations and microchipping. This ensures we have accurate records andowner authorization.

What to Bring

• What do I need to bring?
  • Pleasebring your pet's previous rabies vaccination certificate if available.This allows us to administer a 3-year rabies vaccine, if applicable.Rabies tags are not valid substitutes for the certificate.
  • Pleasealso bring a form of identification: a driver's license orgovernment-issued ID.

ServicesProvided

• What type of microchip do you use?
  • We usePetlink microchips. They are universal and can be read by most scanners.
• Will my pet be able to get a tag with its microchip information?
  • Yes,the microchip will be registered to you and you’ll receive information onhow update your pet’s information. You’ll also receive a microchip tag.
• Do you provide other vaccines or veterinary services?
  • Ourclinic focuses on providing free rabies vaccinations and microchips. Forother necessary vaccinations, wellness exams, nail trims, or veterinaryservices, please contact your local veterinarian.
• Can you give me sedation/tranquilizer drugs for my pet before bringing them to the clinic?
  • We areunable to provide sedation or tranquilizer drugs. Please consult yourfamily veterinarian for assistance.

Pet Comfortand Assistance

• My pet is nervous around other people or animals. Can you help?
  • Weunderstand that some pets experience anxiety in new environments. Ourteam is Fear Free Certified and experienced in handling pets with varyingcomfort levels.  We will do our best to create a safe and calmexperience. Please let us know if your pet has any specific needs orconcerns.
• I may need assistance at the clinic. Can you help?
  • We'llhave volunteers on hand that can help get pets out of cars, help withpaperwork, and help you get your pet back to your car. If you needspecific assistance, please call before the clinic to see if we can help(850.891.2950).
• What happens if my pet has a reaction to the vaccine or microchip?
  • Thoughrare, reactions can happen. Mild symptoms, such as swelling, pain at theinjection site, and slight lethargy, typically resolve within 24 hours.Please seek veterinary care immediately if you notice severe swelling,hives, breathing issues, vomiting, or any other cause for concern. Anyreaction-related medical costs are the owner's responsibility.