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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
Donation
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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 Guapo's adoption status with email updates.
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Guapo

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy Bear

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Paul Bunyan's adoption status with email updates.
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Paul Bunyan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kornbread's adoption status with email updates.
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Kornbread

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 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

Citrus County Animal Services

4030 S. Airport Rd,
Inverness, FL 34450

Gardenland Mission Inc

Box 1808,
Gibsonton, FL 33534

We'll also keep you updated on Harumi (& Gilbert)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Harumi (& Gilbert)

Lionhead

Female, Young
Holiday, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Felix's adoption status with email updates.
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Felix

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Seminole Blvd, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Noble's adoption status with email updates.
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Noble

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Young
Tampa, FL

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