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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

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 Alachua County Animal Resources

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tick's adoption status with email updates.
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Tick

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Blondie's adoption status with email updates.
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Blondie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nikita's adoption status with email updates.
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Nikita

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 57499063's adoption status with email updates.
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57499063

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 57498799's adoption status with email updates.
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57498799

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 57433242's adoption status with email updates.
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57433242

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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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Starke, FL 32091

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Darla's adoption status with email updates.
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Darla

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nesquick's adoption status with email updates.
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Nesquick

American

Male, 10 mos
Williston, FL
We'll also keep you updated on DIXIE's adoption status with email updates.
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DIXIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Glottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Glottie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pinto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinto

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Gainesville, FL

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