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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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18011 Old Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Adoptable pets at Animal Refuge Center

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Larkin - Fostered to Adopt's adoption status with email updates.
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Larkin - Fostered to Adopt

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
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

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4052 Country Club Blvd,
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We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Champ's adoption status with email updates.
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Champ

Foxhound/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa

Cocker Spaniel

Male, 12 yrs 10 mos
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Giselle's adoption status with email updates.
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Giselle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Myakka City, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Nibblet's adoption status with email updates.
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Nibblet

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tip Toe's adoption status with email updates.
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Tip Toe

Siamese/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
North Port, FL

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