Nola: A Deaf Dog Whose Challenge Turned into Championship with ABT
Nola was just a few months old when she entered Tallahassee Animal Services as Nova, and nobody knew she couldn’t hear. She was a cute white puppy looking for her forever home. After losing their beloved dog of 13 years, Tina and her family were ready to open their hearts again. Without Tina knowing, her […]
Meet Big Papa: A Community Cat Gets a Second Chance
When ASF volunteer Cynthia first found Big Papa, he needed more than the usual help provided through ASF’s Community Cat Program. He had an open wound on his neck that required treatment, along with the neuter surgery and rabies vaccination the program provides. Cynthia trapped him and got him to our veterinary partner, Animal Aid, […]
Meet Ozzy: A Success Story
Sometimes, the only thing standing between a shelter pet and a forever home is access to medical care. Every year, the Animal Shelter Foundation helps remove those barriers through programs like Heartworm Help and Vet Visit, giving shelter pets the care they need to become healthy, adoptable companions. Ozzy is one of those success stories. […]
Now Hiring Veterinarians!
Tired of long hours, nights and emergencies? Want a job where every surgery truly makes a difference? Our non-profit spay/neuter clinic, Tally Spay, is looking for veterinarians (full or part-time positions available) to join our mission-driven team! Immediate openings available as well as hiring for 2027. What we offer: Please check out our open Job […]
2026 Round of A-Paws Awards
The Animal Shelter Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of ASF’s Round of A-Paws Awards, an annual celebration honoring excellence in animal welfare.
Request for Artists: City of Tallahassee Animal Services Center Mural Project
Wanted: Artist to help Tallahassee Animal Services liven up the shelter grounds with a mural that celebrates our community’s love for companion animals!
Elementary Students Fundraise for ASF
A group of hard-working elementary school students set up shop at Southwood’s Central Park in Tallahassee, Florida on Sunday, August 28th to raise money for the Animal Shelter Foundation.
ASF Receives Florida Animal Friends Grant
ASF is grateful to be a recipient of this year’s Florida Animal Friend grant of $25,000.
Tails & Trails 2022
Our 20th running of Tails & Trails was a rousing success! Thank you to all those who came out, ran, sponsored, volunteered and adopted! We couldn’t do our life-saving work without your support!
ASF Recognizes ASPCA
ASF Tally Spay, now a reality, would not be here without the mentorship program and equipment grant from the ASPCA. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter mentorship program provided us with the tools and direction throughout the last several years to get us started and see us through opening.