The purpose of Animal Control is to help insure the public safety as well as providing safer environmental conditions for animals.

Domestic Animal Control is a function of Okaloosa County provided thru a contract with the Panhandle Welfare Society under the Department of Public Safety.

• Contact Information

If you need to contact Panhandle Welfare Society, please email us at acoatpaws@embarqmail.com or call (850) 244-0196

Nuisance Wildlife

If you need information or assistance with nuisance wildlife, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at http://myfwc.com/contact/nuisance-wildlife/ .