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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 MOO MOO's adoption status with email updates.
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MOO MOO

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ETCETERA's adoption status with email updates.
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ETCETERA

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TOBY's adoption status with email updates.
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TOBY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 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

The Old Dog House, Inc.

PMB #137, 1650 Margaret St, Ste 302,
Jacksonville, FL 32204

STARS (Save The Animals Rescue Society)

PO Box 893,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

Jacksonville Sheltie Rescue

Jacksonville, FL 32258

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Xena's adoption status with email updates.
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Xena

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, FL
We'll also keep you updated on EMBER's adoption status with email updates.
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EMBER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Skye (fka Tulip)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Skye (fka Tulip)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BEACH's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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BEACH

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Fernandina Beach, FL

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