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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 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 CHURRO's adoption status with email updates.
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CHURRO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
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 GOMEZ ADDAMS's adoption status with email updates.
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GOMEZ ADDAMS

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on STAR's adoption status with email updates.
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STAR

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
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

Nassau Humane Society

639 Airport Road,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
St Johns, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Shotzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Shotzy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
St. Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlotte's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlotte

Beagle/Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Charles's adoption status with email updates.
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Charles

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Comet's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL

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