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Programs and Services

Here is where the abandoned are protected, the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the injured are given care. We can't do what we do, without supporter like you! We want your input and your expertise. Whatever skill you have—we have a use for you! 

Low-cost Wellness Clinics, Spay/Neuter, Community Cat Sterilizations

Humane euthanasia and cremation services

Donate your time to help us care for shelter pets in need.

PAWS provides dog and cat food for owners in need of support to help feed their pets during financial crisis.

Educational presentations for schools, organizations, groups and businesses.

Education, pet guides, lost-and-found, disaster preparedness

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Shelter Hours 

Shelter: Monday thru Saturday 9am - 5pm

Sun: CLOSED

ANIMAL CONTROL

Monday thru Friday

8am - 5pm

 

After hours and weekends are emergency calls only.

Emergency Calls Definition

LOCATION 

752 Lovejoy Road NW

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

CONTACT

Animal Control & Humane Society

850-243-1525

After Hours Emergencies

850-685-6003

Lost & Found Pets

animalcontrol@paws-shelter.org

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ADOPTION Hours 

Monday thru Saturday

10am - 430pm

Assisted Shelter Walk-throughs begin at 11am

TO RECLAIM A PET 

Monday-Saturday

8am - 5pm

Thursdays until 6pm

 

Please utilize our Animal Control Tab for instructions on reclaiming an owned pet

Dangerous Dog Hearings

Notice of Hearing:

Wednesday May 8th, 2024 10 AM 

Location: 25 Walter Martin RD, NE, Suite 200

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 10AM CST

Location: 25 Walter Martin RD, NE, Suite 200

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

PAWS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID #59-0815515 

Contributions to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society are tax-deductible as allowable by law.  

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Registration #CH5664 

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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