Escambia County works with the community to support a safe, healthy environment for people and animals. The department promotes public safety, responsible pet ownership, and education to reduce animal overpopulation. The shelter is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive.
Animal care needs may delay opening. If you plan to arrive right at opening time, call 850-595-3075 to check whether the center is on schedule.
Check 24PetConnect under Escambia County Animal Services and “I Lost A Pet.” If you think your pet may be at the shelter, visit in person with proof of ownership. This may include photos, vaccination records, identifying marks, tags, or microchip information. Bring a state-issued ID or driver’s license to redeem your pet.
Redemption fees vary based on factors such as vaccination status and length of stay. See the Animal Welfare fee schedule for details.
The Animal Welfare and Adoption Center cares for about 300 animals at a time, with animals arriving and leaving daily. Staff cannot identify an animal by phone or email; please come to the facility to look for your pet.
Available pets are listed on 24PetConnect under “Adopt.”
You can visit the cat rooms to view cats and kittens without an appointment. Dogs and puppies can also be viewed in their kennels. To interact with a dog or adopt, speak with the front desk about using a play yard. This gives staff time to focus on you and the animal.
For help with a specific pet, provide its Animal ID or name. Contact animalshelter@myescambia.com, call 850-595-3075, or visit in person.
Meet-and-greets with your dog may be offered or required. A current rabies vaccination record is needed to schedule one. Adoptions are first come, first served; pets cannot be placed on hold.
The Animal Welfare and Adoption Center would like to help families keep their pets when possible. If hardship is making you consider surrendering a pet, contact the center to ask about resources that may help.
For safety, report a stray sighting to Animal Welfare and Enforcement instead of picking the animal up yourself. Staffing and space limits can affect how quickly a stray can be taken in, and the shelter cannot guarantee intake while it is over capacity.
Report a sighting at 850-595-0097, ext. 2, or email animalcontrol@myescambia.com. If you have already picked up a stray, call 850-595-3075 to ask whether an appointment is available. If no appointment or space is available, staff can provide a rescue list.
Owner surrenders are by appointment only. Call 850-595-3075 or email animalshelter@myescambia.com to schedule. Staff can also discuss other ways to rehome your pet while you wait. A rescue list may help find a sooner placement outside the shelter, which can be less stressful for your pet.
When posting through the Ask MyEscambia app, include a description, photo, and the pet’s last known location. This is a public lost-pet message board, not a service request. Submit the post as “public”; it will remain available for 21 days. If the animal may be dangerous, call Animal Control at 850-595-0097.
Post a Lost or Runaway Pet
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