top of page

Education

The objective of of our PAWS Education Program is to promote proper pet care, importance of spay/neuter, and to nurture the bond between people and their pets. We believe the key to making the biggest change in our community, is through this education.
Children Reading the Holy Bible

SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

Golden Retriever

SHELTER TOURS AND PRESENTATIONS

Reading in Indoor Tent

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

PAWS personnel including office staff and Animal Control Officers visit schools throughout the year to educate on responsible pet ownership and animal rescue. Efforts are directed toward children in the Pre-K, elementary and middle school age groups.

PAWS conducts a number of shelter tours and humane education programs during the year for local groups, businesses and schools.

The shelter staff routinely provides animal/pet related information to the general public. We are available for any educational questions or resources regarding pet ownership, stray/loose pets, spay/neuter services, and more

Would You Like More Information on our Education Program?

Anchor 1
Final.png

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

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Amazon

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.

Website proudly created by Brand U Solutions

bottom of page