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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

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 Alachua County Animal Resources

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

Bullmastiff

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kendall's adoption status with email updates.
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Kendall

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Riot's adoption status with email updates.
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Riot

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Turner's adoption status with email updates.
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Turner

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Paloosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloosa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Tom

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Elm's adoption status with email updates.
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Elm

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 54440124's adoption status with email updates.
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54440124

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
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

Astaire Resource Foundation

Gainesville, FL 32605

North Florida Animal Rescue Inc.

16800 CR 137,
Wellborn, FL 32094

Sheltering Hands, Inc

10397 N US-27,
Ocala, FL 34482

We'll also keep you updated on Squish's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Squish

Rat Terrier

Female, Senior
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BUSTER's adoption status with email updates.
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BUSTER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mikey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mikey

Bengal

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Bronson, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Benny 26331's adoption status with email updates.
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Benny 26331

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Young
Ocala, FL

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