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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
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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PO Box 3295,
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We'll also keep you updated on Slingshot's adoption status with email updates.
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Slingshot

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Taiger-Merle Bully!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Taiger-Merle Bully!

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Casserole's adoption status with email updates.
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Casserole

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
LaBelle, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cronus's adoption status with email updates.
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Cronus

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HILDA's adoption status with email updates.
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HILDA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Naples, FL

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