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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 Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Greyhound/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chappell Roan's adoption status with email updates.
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Chappell Roan

Domestic Shorthair/Russian Blue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ruffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruffles

Keeshond/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 13 yrs
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mali's adoption status with email updates.
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Mali

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Luda's adoption status with email updates.
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Luda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lemon's adoption status with email updates.
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Lemon

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Brooksville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pixie

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 6 yrs
Redington Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Wednesday's adoption status with email updates.
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Wednesday

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Brandon, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kelce (Bonded with Taylor S)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kelce (Bonded with Taylor S)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Brandon, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ophelia (8279)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ophelia (8279)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Petersburg, FL

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