Who We Are

Dedicated to the well-being of our community's companion animals.

LCHS Office

Formed in 1960, LCHS has since been dedicated to matching families with homeless pets and educating the community about responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering. Each year, LCHS adopts out nearly 500 pets and provides spay/neuter assistance for many more. Our dedicated Board of Directors, advisors, staff, and over 600 volunteers work tirelessly to socialize and provide companionship to all of our animals.

The Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, private organization, supported by individuals and businesses in our community and strong partnerships with other animal service organizations and animal welfare alliances.

We are not affiliated with or funded by any national humane groups or governmental agencies and must rely on donations to bring our services to the community.

Learn about What We Do and our History, or view our current Sponsors.

Karen Ostendorp-Hardin, President

Lauchlin Waldoch, Secretary

Fred Tedio, Treasurer

Cindi Owen Briley

Susan Cabrera

Dan Parisi

Heather Peeples

Meg Shannon

Kevin Brumfield, DVM, Honorary Member

Tracey Van Hook, Chair

Connie Barnes, Communications Director, Florida Department of Lottery

Rik Bist, Senior Copywriter, FBMC Benefits Management Inc.

Rick Cumbie, Lafayette Appraisal, Owner

Leslie Dughi, Greenberg Traurig, Lobbyist

Rosanne Dunkelberger, Tallahassee Magazine, Editor

Barbara Gershman, We Write for You, Owner

Angela Jordan, Sperry Van Ness-Southland Commercial, Operations and Marketing Director

Gay Webster Sachs, Ron Sachs Communications, Owner

Debra Schiro, Blueprint 2000, General Counsel

Hella Spellman, Tallahassee Senior Services, Program Supervisor

Maria Stephens, Wage Works, Senior Graphic Artist

Erin Van Sickle, Capitol Energy Communications, Owner

Melissa Van Sickle, Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond and Stackhouse, Attorney

Steve Waldoch, Waldoch Builders, Owner

Nick Waller, WCTV, General Manager

Zilpha Underwood, Freelance Writer