Alachua County Animal Resources
Animal shelter in Gainesville, Florida
Get in touch with this shelter
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
—Phone
(352) 264-6870Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Alachua County Animal Resources
Ares
American Bulldog
Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Herbie
Labrador Retriever
Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Lyra
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
French Toast
American Pit Bull Terrier
Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Patches
Domestic Longhair
Male, 6 yrs
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Cheddar
Boxer
Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Clooney
Australian Kelpie
Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Zumba
Labrador Retriever
Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Cannon Ball
Mastiff
Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 90 pets available
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.
- 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.
Adoption application
https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication
Pets at shelters and rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources
The Milk Drunk Foundation - Gainsville Transport
Gainesville, FL 32601
Astaire Resource Foundation
Gainesville, FL 32605
Gainesville Canine Academy and Rescue
813 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Libby
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
Gravy
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with cats
Story
Tiramisu
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Gainesville, FL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Good with cats
Story
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