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Alaqua Animal Refuge

Animal shelter in FREEPORT, FL

Alaqua Animal Refuge was founded in 2007 by Walton County, Fla.-resident Laurie Hood when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area. Since that time, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 10,000 animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique shelter and adoption center, which serves as a true refuge for more than 500 animals at any given time.

As we grow and develop our facility and operations, we will adhere to our guiding purpose: To give neglected, lost and abandoned animals a chance at life.

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155 Dugas Way
FREEPORT, FL 32439
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155 Dugas Way

FREEPORT, FL 32439

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Adoptable pets at Alaqua Animal Refuge

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

Domestic Longhair/Norwegian Forest Cat

Male, 12 yrs 7 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Carol's adoption status with email updates.
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Carol

Rat Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jill's adoption status with email updates.
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Jill

English Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HM24 Max's adoption status with email updates.
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HM24 Max

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Noble's adoption status with email updates.
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Noble

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 2 yrs
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HM24 Briggs's adoption status with email updates.
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HM24 Briggs

Foxhound/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
FREEPORT, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HM24 Marsa's adoption status with email updates.
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HM24 Marsa

Black Mouth Cur/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
FREEPORT, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alaqua Animal Refuge, an independent, non-profit organization located on Florida's Emerald Coast, advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, adoption services and prevention of pet overpopulation. Located down on a picturesque, 100-acre farm in Freeport, Fla., once homeless, lost and abused animals run and play in sun-soaked pastures, swim in cool, clean ponds, relax on breezy screened porches and graze in lush, green fields. People come from all over Northwest Florida and nearby states and cities to adopt our pets.

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

Additional adoption info

It would be our privilege to help you find a puppy, dog, cat, kitten, horse, or other animal that suits your needs. Our knowledgeable hands-on staff is familiar with each of our rescue animals and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Looking for a cat-friendly dog, a laid back kitten or a horse with a lot of personality? We can help.

To start the process, visit our refuge – and if you haven’t yet seen it, you will be pleasantly surprised. You will be able to interact with the animals in a stress-free environment, unlike a traditional kennel.

Once you have found the perfect, new companion, we will assist you in completing an application. Following a reference check, approval of the form and payment of the adoption fee, you will be able to take home your new pet.
Adoption Fees include:

• Dogs, six months and older: heartworm preventative, flea preventative, preventative worming and vaccinations. $150
• Puppies, under six months: preventative worming and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $200
• Cats, six months or older: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, spay/neuter. No fee
• Kittens, under six months: Felv/Fiv snap test, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedure, if age appropriate, or certificate for procedure. $125
• Horse adoption fee vary between each animal. Each horse is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.
Farm animal adoption fee varies between each animal. Each animal is always up to date on all shots and deworming medication.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alaqua Animal Refuge

Emerald Coast Pet Rescue

Shalimar, FL 32579

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

Cattle Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Crestview, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Clara's adoption status with email updates.
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Clara

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Bonifay, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mars's adoption status with email updates.
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Mars

Boxer

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

Pug/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Navarre, FL

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