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Alaqua Animal Refuge

Animal shelter in FREEPORT, FL

Alaqua Animal Refuge was founded in 2007 by Walton County, Fla.-resident Laurie Hood when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 10,000 animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique shelter and adoption center, which serves as a true refuge for more than 500 animals at any given time.

As we grow and develop our facility and operations, we will adhere to our guiding purpose: To give neglected, lost and abandoned animals a chance at life.

Contact
Address
155 Dugas Way
FREEPORT, FL 32439
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Meet their adoptable pets

155 Dugas Way

FREEPORT, FL 32439

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Adoptable pets at Alaqua Animal Refuge

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

Schnauzer (Standard)/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 8 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HM24 Baloo's adoption status with email updates.
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HM24 Baloo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Journey's adoption status with email updates.
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Journey

Labrador Retriever

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

Grade

Male, 21 yrs 5 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nile's adoption status with email updates.
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Nile

American Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cleopatra's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleopatra

American Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bugsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bugsy

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
FREEPORT, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit organization located on Florida's Emerald Coast, advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, adoption services and prevention of pet overpopulation. Located down on a picturesque, 100-acre farm in Freeport, Fla., once homeless, lost and abused animals run and play in sun-soaked pastures, swim in cool, clean ponds, relax on breezy screened porches and graze in lush, green fields. People come from all over Northwest Florida and nearby states and cities to adopt our pets.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

It would be our privilege to help you find a puppy, dog, cat, kitten, horse, or other animal that suits your needs. Our knowledgeable hands-on staff is familiar with each of our rescue animals and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Looking for a cat-friendly dog, a laid back kitten or a horse with a lot of personality? We can help.

To start the process, visit our refuge – and if you haven’t yet seen it, you will be pleasantly surprised. You will be able to interact with the animals in a stress-free environment, unlike a traditional kennel.

Once you have found the perfect, new companion, we will assist you in completing an application. Following a reference check, approval of the form and payment of the adoption fee, you will be able to take home your new pet.
Adoption Fees include:

• Dogs, six months and older: heartworm preventative, flea preventative, preventative worming and vaccinations. $150
• Puppies, under six months: preventative worming and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $200
• Cats, six months or older: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, spay/neuter. No fee
• Kittens, under six months: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $125
• Horse adoption fee vary between each animal. Each horse is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
Farm animal adoption fee varies between each animal. Each animal is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alaqua Animal Refuge

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30A Cats

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459

We'll also keep you updated on Thulani (Molly)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Thulani (Molly)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Milton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Taco's adoption status with email updates.
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Taco

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Fort Walton Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Heaven's adoption status with email updates.
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Heaven

Domestic Mediumhair

Female
Panama City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mercy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mercy

Coonhound/Black Mouth Cur

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Milton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on EERIE's adoption status with email updates.
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EERIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Fort Walton Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Olive - Hurricane Helene's adoption status with email updates.
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Olive - Hurricane Helene

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Fort Walton Beach, FL

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