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The Runaways Animal Rescue Animal shelter in Port Richey, FL

A 501(c)3 Animal Rescue in Pasco County, FL, our mission is to protect and advocate for all companion animals in need. We do this through rescue, adoption and spay and neuter services. Additionally, we hope to build a humane community that promotes compassion and kindness, by controlling the overpopulation of these animals through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), community outreach services, pet food bank, and education.

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8020 Washington St.
Port Richey, FL 34668
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Meet their adoptable pets

8020 Washington St.

Port Richey, FL 34668

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 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 The Runaways Animal Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

English Bulldog

Male, 6 yrs
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Titan's adoption status with email updates.
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Titan

Great Dane

Male, 1 yr
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ravioli's adoption status with email updates.
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Ravioli

Cocker Spaniel

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gigi

Schnoodle/Maltese

Female, 2 yrs
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chipmunk's adoption status with email updates.
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Chipmunk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Evan's adoption status with email updates.
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Evan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Judy's adoption status with email updates.
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Judy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Port Richey, FL

Shelter FAQs

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

All of our animals come with health records and are dewormed, have age appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped, all cats are FIV/FeLV tested, and all dogs over 6 months are heartworm tested.

In order to be considered as an adopter you must:

* Be 21 years of age or older

* Have identification showing your present address

* Agree to a home check

* Be able and willing to provide a loving, safe and peaceful environment for this pet

* Be financially stable and willing to provide any necessary medical care

Once you have filled out an application, your application will be reviewed. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet and greet and home check via the email address provided.

Adoption application

https://www.runawaysanimalrescue.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Runaways Animal Rescue

All 'Bout Cats, Inc.

PO Box 8628,
Seminole, FL 33775

Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter

2708 E State Road 60,
Plant City, FL 33567

VOCAL - Voice Of Compassion for Animal Life

P.O. Box 15532,
Tampa, FL 33614

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Land O'Lakes, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Daffy Duck's adoption status with email updates.
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Daffy Duck

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Moses's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Moses

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gibbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Gibbs

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Lakeland, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Renner's adoption status with email updates.
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Renner

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Brooksville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chuck's adoption status with email updates.
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Chuck

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
St. Petersburg, FL

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