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Animal Refuge Center

Animal rescue in North Fort Myers, FL

The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over half a million dollars a year.

ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER. We are here to help the unwanted and neglected animals who now face certain death.

Contact
Address
18011 Old Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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Meet their adoptable pets

18011 Old Bayshore Road

North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Adoptable pets at Animal Refuge Center

We'll also keep you updated on Nacho - CSC's adoption status with email updates.
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Nacho - CSC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
North Fort Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Summer - CSC's adoption status with email updates.
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Summer - CSC

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
North Fort Myers, FL

Rescue FAQs

We serve North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding towns in Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte counties.

Additional adoption info

ARC is open to the public from 10am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The shelter is at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, near Lee Civic Center. Appointments necessary to visit/adopt. Visit our website for instructions. www.AnimalRefugeCenter.com

Adoption application

https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-information

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Refuge Center

Naples Cat Alliance

921 No Name Lane,
Naples, FL 34120

Homeward Bound Greyhounds, Inc.

6017 Pine Ridge Road #261,
Naples, FL 34119

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Port Charlotte, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Callicoupa's adoption status with email updates.
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Callicoupa

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Englewood, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Zorro's adoption status with email updates.
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Zorro

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Naples, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Punta Gorda, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Elmore's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Elmore

Bengal

Male, Adult
Ft Myers, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gnoll's adoption status with email updates.
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Gnoll

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 mos
Cape Coral, FL

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