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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, Florida

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

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

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Adoptable Pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

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Bluebelle

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Freya

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Nubs

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Betty

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 2 yrs

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Nala

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 1 yr

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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King Noche

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Pamela Pancakes

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Katsup

Golden Retriever

Female, 30 yrs 2 mos

Gainesville, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

Alachua County Animal Resources is a great place to visit when considering animal adoption. We aren’t just your local animal shelter, we will help you find the right pet and educate you on how to care for your new ​companion. Our pet adoption process is friendly and thorough, to ensure a lifetime of love and companionship. We are also always available to offer advice after you’ve taken your animal home.
Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

Adoption steps

  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

All pets available for adoption receive basic health exams, tests and vaccinations. We require that all dogs and cats adopted from the shelter be spayed or neutered prior to going home.