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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Otis

Rat

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Milo

Rat

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Star

Chinchilla

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Sky

Chinchilla

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Hoprah Winfrey

Thrianta/Flemish Giant

Female, 1 yr 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Celeste

Chinchilla

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Lance

Chinchilla, American/Flemish Giant

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Hops Solo

Chinchilla, American/Flemish Giant

Male, 1 yr 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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Armstrong

Chinchilla, American/Flemish Giant

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Port Richey, FL

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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

Emily's Feline Sanctuary

Port Richey, FL 34668

SPCA Suncoast West Pasco

7734 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL 34653

Pit Bull Happenings Rescue

P.O. Box 82, Port Richey, FL 34673

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Fintan

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos

Port Richey, FL

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Cleopatra

Calico

Female, 2 yrs

New Port Richey, FL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Silas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

New Port Richey, FL

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Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Animal Charities in Port Richey, FL

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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