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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Animal Resources

Contact
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Meet their adoptable pets

3400 NE 53rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cowboy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cowboy

Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rosalita's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosalita

Boxer

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Confetti's adoption status with email updates.
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Confetti

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Simba's adoption status with email updates.
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Simba

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 7 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on 58748629's adoption status with email updates.
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58748629

Collie/Golden Retriever

Male, 7 yrs
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

  • 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

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources

Putnam County Animal Control

174 County Landfill Rd,
Palatka, FL 32177

Florida Shar-Pei Rescue

Gainesville, FL 32653

Dixie County Humane Society

P.O. Box 192,
Old Town, FL 32680

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Bronson, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Catsby's adoption status with email updates.
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Catsby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Green Cove Springs, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Steve's adoption status with email updates.
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Steve

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Green Cove Springs, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Red and Puggle's adoption status with email updates.
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Red and Puggle

English Bulldog/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Melrose, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Ocala, FL

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