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The Runaways Animal Rescue

Animal shelter in Port Richey, FL

A 501(c)3 Animal Rescue in Pasco County, FL, our mission is to protect and advocate for all companion animals in need. We do this through rescue, adoption and spay and neuter services. Additionally, we hope to build a humane community that promotes compassion and kindness, by controlling the overpopulation of these animals through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), community outreach services, pet food bank, and education.

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8020 Washington St.
Port Richey, FL 34668
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Meet their adoptable pets

8020 Washington St.

Port Richey, FL 34668

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Runaways Animal Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Chihuahua

Male, 5 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luda's adoption status with email updates.
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Luda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mali's adoption status with email updates.
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Mali

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cantina's adoption status with email updates.
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Cantina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Port Richey, FL

Shelter FAQs

Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, FL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All of our animals come with health records and are dewormed, have age appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped, all cats are FIV/FeLV tested, and all dogs over 6 months are heartworm tested.

In order to be considered as an adopter you must:

* Be 21 years of age or older

* Have identification showing your present address

* Agree to a home check

* Be able and willing to provide a loving, safe and peaceful environment for this pet

* Be financially stable and willing to provide any necessary medical care

Once you have filled out an application, your application will be reviewed. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet and greet and home check via the email address provided.

Adoption application

https://www.runawaysanimalrescue.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Runaways Animal Rescue

Room For One More Pet Rescue Inc

10822 S Darcey Path,
Floral City, FL 34436

Greyhound Rescue & Adoptions of Tampa Bay, Inc.

P.O. Box 152407,
Tampa, FL 33684

Ruff Beginnings, Inc

Pinellas Park, FL 33781

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Spring Hill, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CELESTE's adoption status with email updates.
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CELESTE

Boxer

Female, 6 yrs
Land O'Lakes, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Howie's adoption status with email updates.
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Howie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Monkey Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Monkey Girl

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Largo, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MARS's adoption status with email updates.
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MARS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Land O'Lakes, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Ruskin, FL

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