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Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

Animal shelter in Jacksonville, FL
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2020 Forest St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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2020 Forest St.

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 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 Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BASTET's adoption status with email updates.
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BASTET

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ROBBIE's adoption status with email updates.
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ROBBIE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on PRINCESS JAX's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINCESS JAX

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on OREO's adoption status with email updates.
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OREO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Jacksonville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Animal Care & Protective Services is the City of Jacksonville's animal shelter. Tuesday - Saturday we receive anywhere from 50-100 dogs/cats per day. These animals are found stray, owner surrendered or saved from animal abuse situations.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please go to www.jacksonville.gov/pets for more information.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Care and Protective Services - Jacksonville

St Johns County Animal Control

130 N. Stratton Road,
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL 32095

GetALong Dachshund Rescue

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Animals in Need /Adopt a Rescued Kitty Inc.

Amelia Island/Clearwater/Jacksonville, FL 32035

We'll also keep you updated on Joey 25842's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey 25842

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Middleburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CJ's adoption status with email updates.
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CJ

Wheaten Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Pitch

Bloodhound

Male, Puppy
Glen St Mary, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pachino's adoption status with email updates.
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Pachino

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sassy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sassy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Green Cove Springs, FL

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