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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 Lambchop's adoption status with email updates.
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Lambchop

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Siamese

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Merlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Merlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kong's adoption status with email updates.
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Kong

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Morgana's adoption status with email updates.
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Morgana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Port Richey, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Captain Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain Carl

Domestic Shorthair/Siamese

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 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

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

Bombay

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

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Land O'Lakes, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chip's adoption status with email updates.
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Chip

Mastiff/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Katch's adoption status with email updates.
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Katch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Seminole Blvd, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet grace's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet grace

Beagle

Female, Young
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Stray- 'JaeJae' Norvell Bryant Hwy NO WL 8/24's adoption status with email updates.
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Stray- 'JaeJae' Norvell Bryant Hwy NO WL 8/24

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Inverness, FL

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