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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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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 Reba -Caddyshack Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba -Caddyshack Cafe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Randy - Caddyshack Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Randy - Caddyshack Cafe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Michael Phelps - Caddyshack Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael Phelps - Caddyshack Cafe

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rom - Caddyshack Cafe's adoption status with email updates.
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Rom - Caddyshack Cafe

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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

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We'll also keep you updated on Baller2's adoption status with email updates.
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Baller2

American Shorthair

Male
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Grover - FULLY SPONSORED's adoption status with email updates.
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Grover - FULLY SPONSORED

American Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Marti's adoption status with email updates.
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Marti

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SANTA's adoption status with email updates.
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SANTA

Domestic Longhair

Male, 8 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Reggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Alva, FL

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