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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 PRINGLE's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINGLE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 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, 5 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 8 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MAMA DOG's adoption status with email updates.
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MAMA DOG

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HENRY's adoption status with email updates.
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HENRY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BIG BERTHA's adoption status with email updates.
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BIG BERTHA

Rottweiler

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SPIKE's adoption status with email updates.
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SPIKE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 9 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

Roland Senior Dog Sanctuary, Inc

5435 Painted Pony Ave,
Melrose, FL 32666

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

Border Collie/Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Destiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Destiny

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Pete

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SCARF's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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SCARF

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sahara's adoption status with email updates.
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Sahara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
St. Johns, FL

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