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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 BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on NEDDY's adoption status with email updates.
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NEDDY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on JOVI's adoption status with email updates.
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JOVI

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on COOKIE's adoption status with email updates.
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COOKIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TENDER's adoption status with email updates.
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TENDER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 12 yrs
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

Lucky Cat Adoptions, Inc.

PO Box 8490,
Fleming Island, FL 32006

Coastal Canine Rescue Inc

St Johns, FL 32259

A Journey to Furever

Hastings, FL 32145

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on KURT's adoption status with email updates.
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KURT

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Queen of Hearts's adoption status with email updates.
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Queen of Hearts

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bonita's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonita

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Jacksonville Beach, FL

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