The Runaways Animal Rescue

Animal shelter in Port Richey, Florida

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Address

8020 Washington St., Port Richey, FL 34668

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: Closed
    Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at The Runaways Animal Rescue

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Gramma JuJu

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo

Port Richey, FL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Butternut Squash

Domestic Longhair/Persian

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Port Richey, FL

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos

Port Richey, FL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Mouse

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 15 yrs 6 mos

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Saint Bernard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs

Port Richey, FL

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

Port Richey, FL

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos

Port Richey, FL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Velcro

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

Our mission is to protect, advocate for, and improve the lives of companion animals in need. ​We believe every animal deserves compassion, safety, and the opportunity to live a healthy life. Many of the animals that come into our care are facing difficult circumstances—injury, illness, neglect, abandonment, or overcrowded shelters. Our team works tirelessly to provide medical treatment, rehabilitation, and a safe environment until each animal finds a loving forever home.​​
Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas County, FL
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

What your adoption comes with:
spay or neuter surgery
age-appropriate vaccincations
microchip identification
deworming & parasite prevention
Veterinary health evaluation

Who Can Adopt:
Adopters must be 18 years old
must provide valid id
must have landlord approval if renting
all household members should be present when meeting a pet

Pets at shelters and rescues near The Runaways Animal Rescue

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Ziggy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

New Port Richey, FL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
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Tasha

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos

New Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Sei

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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