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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Hannah

Havanese

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Hope

Havanese

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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LeFou

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos

Port Richey, FL

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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

Chinese Crested

Female, 7 yrs

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Opie

Chinese Crested

Male, 9 yrs

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Molly

Chinese Crested

Female, 7 yrs

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Smurfette

Chinese Crested

Female, 7 yrs

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Tinker

Chinese Crested

Male, 4 yrs

Port Richey, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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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.​​
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  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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Orca

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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George

Tabby

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

New Port Richey, FL

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos

New Port Richey, FL

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

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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