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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 MELLY's adoption status with email updates.
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MELLY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Jacksonville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on CUTIE's adoption status with email updates.
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CUTIE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 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

Rescue Junkie

Jacksonville, FL 32246

VCA Augustine Loretto

Jacksonville, FL 32258

Jacksonville Humane Society

8464 Beach Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32216

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Akita

Female, 11 yrs 4 mos
St. Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Boo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
St. Augustine, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HAM's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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HAM

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Fernandina Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tiger Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiger Lily

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Kingsland, GA

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