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Animal Refuge Center

Animal rescue in North Fort Myers, FL

The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over half a million dollars a year.

ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER. We are here to help the unwanted and neglected animals who now face certain death.

Contact
Address
18011 Old Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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18011 Old Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Adoptable pets at Animal Refuge Center

We'll also keep you updated on Barney's adoption status with email updates.
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Barney

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ludo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ludo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sarah's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarah

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Phoebe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Liberty's adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on zero's adoption status with email updates.
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zero

American Staffordshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Athena's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Athena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Charity's adoption status with email updates.
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Charity

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL

Rescue FAQs

We serve North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding towns in Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte counties.

Additional adoption info

ARC is open to the public from 10am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The shelter is at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, near Lee Civic Center. Appointments necessary to visit/adopt. Visit our website for instructions. www.AnimalRefugeCenter.com

Adoption application

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-information

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Refuge Center

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We'll also keep you updated on MARSHMELLOW's adoption status with email updates.
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MARSHMELLOW

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lightning's adoption status with email updates.
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Lightning

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
LaBelle, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CHESTER's adoption status with email updates.
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CHESTER

Beagle

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on LAUREN's adoption status with email updates.
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LAUREN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Violet's adoption status with email updates.
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Violet

Guinea Pig

Female, Young
North Port, FL

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