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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

If you need to surrender a pet, please complete the surrender form. We consider each request individually and based on available space.

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 Sunday 9am - 5pm

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ADOPTION Hours 

Monday thru Sunday

10am - 430pm

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Assisted Shelter Walk-throughs begin at 11am

LOCATION 

752 Lovejoy Road NW

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

CONTACT​

Animal Control & Humane Society

850-243-1525

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After Hours Emergencies

850-685-6003

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Lost & Found Pets:

customerservice@paws-shelter.org

animalcontrol@paws-shelter.org

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PAWS Thrift Shop: 

thriftshop@paws-shelter.org

850-244-1830

TO RECLAIM A PET 

Monday-Sunday

8am - 5pm

Thursdays until 6pm

 

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

ANIMAL CONTROL

Monday thru Friday

8am - 5pm

 

After hours, holidays and weekends are emergency calls only.

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Emergency Calls Definition

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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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