Animal Control
The City of DeFuniak Springs relies on the services of Walton County Animal Control for managing nuisance animals like stray dogs and cats. Other nuisance wildlife within the City are managed by other local and government agencies. Here are some helpful links and phone numbers for dealing with dogs, cats, bats, and everything in between:
Alligators
- Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Bats:
- About Florida Bats: Information by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Bats in Buildings: Information by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Video : How to Get Bats Out of a Building: YouTube video by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Cats:
- Animal Control Officer: (850) 892-8682: Walton County Animal Control
- Walton County Animal Control website
- Adoptions (which include spay/neuter/vaccinations) : Walton County Animal Control, 365 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (850) 892-8758
Dogs:
- Animal Control Officer: (850) 892-8682: Walton County Animal Control
- Walton County Animal Control website
- Adoptions (which include spay/neuter/vaccinations) : Walton County Animal Control, 365 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (850) 892-8758
Ducks/Water Fowl
- Nuisance Waterfowl General Information: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- Mallard Duck Removal Program:
- (850) 488-5878 or (321) 726-2862. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- (352) 377-5556: US Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services.
- Muscovy Ducks:
- General Information: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Exotic Species Hotline:
- 888-Ive-Got1 (888-483-4681). For sightings of pythons, non-native species. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.