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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 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 NOA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOA

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, 5 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on FLYNN RIDER's adoption status with email updates.
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FLYNN RIDER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 4 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, 1 yr 11 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 MARCO's adoption status with email updates.
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MARCO

Pug/Beagle

Male, 9 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

Roland Senior Dog Sanctuary, Inc

5435 Painted Pony Ave,
Melrose, FL 32666

Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue

St. Augustine, FL 32085

Lucky Horse Rescue

8300 Morrison Road,
Hastings, FL 32145

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

Female, 15 yrs 6 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Little Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Bean

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
St Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jelly Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Jelly Bean

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
EAST PALATKA, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
St Augustine, FL

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