The Animal Shelter Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)3 that provides support to the homeless animals in the care of the Tallahassee Animal Shelter.  Each year, the Animal Shelter takes in over 10,000 animals.  As the community's “umbrella shelter, the Shelter is open admission, and must accept all animals brought to its doors.  While several thousand animals are adopted each year, the reality is that there are simply more pets than homes, and thousands more are euthanized.

Officially incorporated in the summer of 2007, the ASF was founded by a small group of shelter volunteers and local animal lovers who wanted to provide direct support to shelter animals as well as actively educate the community about pet overpopulation.  The ASF works hand in hand with the Shelter to provide veterinary care beyond the Shelter’s resources or ability, to aggressively promote spay and neuter, and to encourage responsible pet ownership.  All donations to the ASF are tax deductible, and the funds provided go directly to support ASF programs.

The ASF board is a diverse and energetic team of local professionals who share a common mission – a desire to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. 

ASF Board Members
Kate MacFall, President
Heather Smith, Vice President
Cara Fowler, Treasurer
Nikole Souder Shale, Secretary
Jon Edwards
Sam Lamb
Erika Leckington
Susan Ludder
Matthew Muller
Jeff Nielsen
Lauren Perlman
Joyce Phipps
Amy Raddar

Our Mission and Vision