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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Animal Resources

Contact
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Meet their adoptable pets

3400 NE 53rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Adoptable pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

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Jack

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Maxine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Gainesville, FL
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Rocco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Gainesville, FL
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Rukia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Gainesville, FL
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Jojo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Gainesville, FL
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In order to adopt there are a few requirements...
1. You must be 18 years or older
2. You must have a Valid Drivers License/ID.
3. Show proof of residence.
4. If adopting a dog, you may be asked to bring in your current dogs must come in for a meet-and-greet.

Adoption Fees
Dogs $50
Cats $30

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources

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Charlie

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Chiefland, FL
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Quinn

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Ocala, FL
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SHARK

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Ocala, FL
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EROS

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Ocala, FL
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Josie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
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Pepper - black

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
St. Johns, FL

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