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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 Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

Bullmastiff

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Turner's adoption status with email updates.
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Turner

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Paloosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloosa

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Elm's adoption status with email updates.
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Elm

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 54440124's adoption status with email updates.
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54440124

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 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

Baker County Animal Control

14564 Deputy Dawg Lane,
Macclenny, FL 32063

Pets in Distress Inc.

P.O. Box 771361,
Ocala, FL 34471

Kitty Chicks Rescue

St. Johns, FL 32259

We'll also keep you updated on Echo 26577's adoption status with email updates.
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Echo 26577

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Middleburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Catalina's adoption status with email updates.
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Catalina

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Lionhead

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

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female
Palatka, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Chiefland, FL

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