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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.

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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 Cindy Lou Who's adoption status with email updates.
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Cindy Lou Who

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sack of Potatoes's adoption status with email updates.
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Sack of Potatoes

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Bertha's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Bertha

English Spot

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

Manx/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pip's adoption status with email updates.
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Pip

Manx/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Russian Blue

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

Russian Blue

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

Russian Blue

Female, 6 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

New Horizon Dog Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 531905,
St Petersburg, FL 33747

CARES(Community Animal Rescue & Educational Shelter)

HERNANDO COUNTY,
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604

Friends of Strays

2911 47th Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, FL 33714

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Brooksville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ebony's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ebony

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Richard's adoption status with email updates.
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Richard

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Arlo's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Arlo

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Brooksville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rex & Reina's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex & Reina

Miniature Poodle

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

Beagle

Female, 3 yrs
Riverview, FL

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