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Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville Animal shelter in Jacksonville, FL

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2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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2020 Forest St.

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 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 Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SILVERADO's adoption status with email updates.
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SILVERADO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on WALTER's adoption status with email updates.
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WALTER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on WAFFLE's adoption status with email updates.
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WAFFLE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on LAVA's adoption status with email updates.
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LAVA

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RED's adoption status with email updates.
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RED

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 13 yrs
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SUNSHINE's adoption status with email updates.
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SUNSHINE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GINA's adoption status with email updates.
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GINA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Jacksonville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Animal Care & Protective Services is the City of Jacksonville's animal shelter. Tuesday - Saturday we receive anywhere from 50-100 dogs/cats per day. These animals are found stray, owner surrendered or saved from animal abuse situations.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please go to www.jacksonville.gov/pets for more information.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

Adopt A Rescued Kitty

Jacksonville, FL 32246

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
St. Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buffalo Billy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffalo Billy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ruckus's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruckus

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cleopatra's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleopatra

Maine Coon

Female, Young
Jacksonville, FL

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