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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Animal Resources

Contact
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Meet their adoptable pets

3400 NE 53rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Adoptable pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

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Jameson

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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58313306

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Peter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Bobby

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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58313783

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Kylie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Gainesville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

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

Additional adoption info

In order to adopt there are a few requirements...
1. You must be 18 years or older
2. You must have a Valid Drivers License/ID.
3. Show proof of residence.
4. If adopting a dog, you may be asked to bring in your current dogs must come in for a meet-and-greet.

Adoption Fees
Dogs $50
Cats $30

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources

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Baker County Animal Control

14564 Deputy Dawg Lane,
Macclenny, FL 32063

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Doodlebob

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs
Gainesville, FL
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Tebow

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Chiefland, FL
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Jazz

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Ocala, FL
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BUNSEN

Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ocala, FL
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HUFFY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Ocala, FL
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HONEYDEW

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Ocala, FL

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