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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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Nigel

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Gainesville, FL
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Bee

Mastiff/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
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58099350

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Dapper

Canaan Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Gainesville, FL
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Gia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Gainesville, FL
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 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

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Domestic Longhair

Female < 1 month
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Nora

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 12 yrs 3 mos
Gainesville, FL
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CROISSANT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Ocala, FL
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MILLIE

Boxer

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Ocala, FL
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HARRY

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Ocala, FL
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Dopey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Gainesville, FL

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