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GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

Animal shelter in Fort Myers, FL

The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private
501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare
organization that receives no federal, state, or
county funding and no funding from
the Humane Society of the United States,
and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests
and fundraising events to further its mission
of caring for the unwanted, neglected and
abandoned animals of southwest Florida.
GCHS is a no-kill shelter and does not
euthanize any animal for lack of space or
length of time that they are in our care.

Contact Adoptions Information
Address
2010 Arcadia Street
Fort Myers, FL 33916
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Meet their adoptable pets

2010 Arcadia Street

Fort Myers, FL 33916

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 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 GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Pete

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Blackberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackberry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Collie/Golden Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ravioli's adoption status with email updates.
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Ravioli

Domestic Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lone Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Lone Star

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Fort Myers, FL

Shelter FAQs

Southwest Florida
Lee County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Available animals can be viewed online and by stopping by the shelter during business hours. Our staff will guide you through our adoption process, which includes completing an application form and having a discussion with our shelter staff to ensure that you know all necessary information about adopting your pet. If you see an animal on our website that you are interested in adopting, you will need to visit the animal at the shelter before submitting the application.

Adoption application

https://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Adoption-Application-2024-UPDATED-6.6.24-1.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

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1227 NE 40th Terrace,
Cape Coral, FL 33909

ALL YORKIES RESCUE

CAPE CORAL, FL 33909

Animal Rescue, Inc

1380 Summeral Road,
Muse, FL 33975

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 9 yrs
Cape Coral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cashmere's adoption status with email updates.
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Cashmere

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Fat Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fat Boy

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Port Charlotte, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Papa's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Papa

American Shorthair

Male
Naples, FL

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