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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Belgian Malinois

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
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 Delmonte's adoption status with email updates.
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Delmonte

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Englewood, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Englewood, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Wrangler's adoption status with email updates.
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Wrangler

Domestic Shorthair

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mister's adoption status with email updates.
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Mister

Toy Poodle

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Cape Coral, FL

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