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Animal Refuge Center Animal rescue in North Fort Myers, FL

The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over half a million dollars a year.

ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER. We are here to help the unwanted and neglected animals who now face certain death.

Contact
Address
18011 Old Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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Meet their adoptable pets

18011 Old Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Animal Refuge Center

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

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Shelley's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Shelley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kota's adoption status with email updates.
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Kota

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Jyn

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bianca's adoption status with email updates.
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Bianca

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female Adult
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gaston's adoption status with email updates.
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Gaston

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on April's adoption status with email updates.
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April

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bitsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitsy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL

Rescue FAQs

We serve North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding towns in Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte counties.

Additional adoption info

ARC is open to the public from 10am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The shelter is at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, near Lee Civic Center. Appointments necessary to visit/adopt. Visit our website for instructions. www.AnimalRefugeCenter.com

Adoption application

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-information

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Refuge Center

We'll also keep you updated on Brunita 1241's adoption status with email updates.
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Brunita 1241

Golden Retriever

Female, Young
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Thelma's adoption status with email updates.
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Thelma

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Priscilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Priscilla

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Greyhound

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Ft Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Bonita Springs, FL

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