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The Runaways Animal Rescue

Animal shelter in Port Richey, FL

A 501(c)3 Animal Rescue in Pasco County, FL, our mission is to protect and advocate for all companion animals in need. We do this through rescue, adoption and spay and neuter services. Additionally, we hope to build a humane community that promotes compassion and kindness, by controlling the overpopulation of these animals through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), community outreach services, pet food bank, and education.

Contact
Phone
Address
8020 Washington St.
Port Richey, FL 34668
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Meet their adoptable pets

8020 Washington St.

Port Richey, FL 34668

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 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 The Runaways Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Penelope "Penny"'s adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope "Penny"

French Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Waffles

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Codee's adoption status with email updates.
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Codee

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Burrito's adoption status with email updates.
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Burrito

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mike's adoption status with email updates.
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Mike

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Port Richey, FL

Shelter FAQs

Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, FL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All of our animals come with health records and are dewormed, have age appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped, all cats are FIV/FeLV tested, and all dogs over 6 months are heartworm tested.

In order to be considered as an adopter you must:

* Be 21 years of age or older

* Have identification showing your present address

* Agree to a home check

* Be able and willing to provide a loving, safe and peaceful environment for this pet

* Be financially stable and willing to provide any necessary medical care

Once you have filled out an application, your application will be reviewed. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet and greet and home check via the email address provided.

Adoption application

https://www.runawaysanimalrescue.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Runaways Animal Rescue

TLC PetSnip Community Outreach

1701 East Gary Road,
Lakeland, FL 33801

PAWS of Hillsborough County Inc.

P.O. Box 963,
Lithia, FL 33547

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

American Shorthair

Female, Young
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sofia's adoption status with email updates.
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Sofia

Shih Tzu/Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucca's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucca

Ringneck

Female, Adult
Inverness, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lilith (7850)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lilith (7850)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Brooksville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nellie

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Wesley Chapel, FL

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