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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.

Contact
Phone
Address
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 Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

French Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Topsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Topsy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TRUDY's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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TRUDY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Clearwater, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Louie IV's adoption status with email updates.
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Louie IV

Beagle

Male
Valrico, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
New Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CJ's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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CJ

Blue Heeler/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Floral City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Praline's adoption status with email updates.
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Praline

Beagle

Female, Puppy
Tampa, FL

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